Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand

High Court upholds vaccination mandate for health workers

A High Court ruling upholding the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health workers shows the courts view it as "justified limitation" on individuals' rights to refuse medical treatment, NZNO employment lawyer Jock Lawrie says.

Fresh meetings launched ahead of May decision on pay equity deal for DHB members

NZNO has launched a fresh batch of online meetings ahead of a May 1-8 member survey on whether to accept a pay equity proposal or refer it to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA).

Pay equity paperwork awaits legal advice as ratification process continues

District Health Board (DHB) nurses will likely receive details of an historic pay equity settlement by April 8.

NZNO announces campaign to fix staffing crisis across the health sector

The opening shots have been fired across the Government's bows as NZNO announces preparation underway for a "large scale" campaign to fix the staffing crisis in nursing.

NZNO says proposed pay equity settlement contrary to Equal Pay Act

NZNO says a legal review of the recently proposed nursing pay equity settlement has concluded it is contrary to the Equal Pay Act 1972.

NZNO mental health nurse leader welcomes recruitment drive

An NZNO mental health nursing leader is welcoming a new campaign to double the number of nurses training in mental health and addictions.

Nursing magazine ditches century-old healthy-food title, finally becomes ‘guardian’

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu (Although it is small, it is a treasure). After 114 years, an incorrectly-named nursing magazine has - in a small physical correction, but big bicultural statement - gained its proper title. Kai Tiaki magazine has now become Kaitiaki.

Kaitiaki Nursing New Zealand now free to all NZNO students

NZNO student leaders say they are "beyond excited" by a decision to allow free access for all student members to NZNO's online nursing journal Kaitiaki Nursing New Zealand.

New member-led health and safety representative group launches after national meeting

NZNO health and safety (H&S) representatives will form a national member-led group to build an organising and support network.

NZNO farewells, thanks Bloomfield as a ‘pro’

Outgoing director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield's "guidance and stewardship" during the pandemic reduced pressure on the public health system at a challenging time for nurses, NZNO associate manager professional and nursing services Kate Weston says.

Violence against nurses, HCAs, ‘normalised’ and left invisible in Aotearoa health system

Normalised aggression against nurses and an unwieldy reporting system have hidden the true level of violence against district health board staff, an NZNO project has found.

‘Just don’t give up’: Decades-long journey sees Kate Te Pou become nurse practitioner

Kate Te Pou's journey started with a childhood spent in hospitals, continued when she became a nurse in the '80s  - now after the "hardest year" of her study life, it's taken a new turn.

NZNO zoom meetings added for DHB members over pay equity agreement

Online meetings have launched today for NZNO district health board (DHB) members keen to find out more about a proposed pay equity settlement revealed last week.

Changes afoot on how IQN competence is assessed – Nursing Council

“Significant changes” to how the competency of internationally-qualified nurses (IQNs) is assessed are being proposed by the Nursing Council, in a bid to ease barriers and boost cultural competency.

Crisis of staffing and resourcing ‘intolerable’: new NZNO chief executive shares vision

Kia ora koutou - ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Ko Paul Goulter tōku ingoa. My name is Paul Goulter and I am privileged to have been appointed chief executive of NZNO Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa.

The slap that was heard around the world: when is violence acceptable?

It was the slap heard around the world, but for some it was entirely normal.

‘Tired but passionate’ caregiver on life inside aged residential care through the pandemic

After 31 years in aged residential care, a caregiver calls for mental health support.

Nurses must speak out on ‘sparse, inaccessible’ mental health care

'Silent epidemic' in mental health across Aotearoa as families struggle in isolation.

The invisible hand of violence that goes unreported against nurses, HCAs, midwives

A glaring discrepancy has emerged between real life nursing experiences of NZNO members and official district health board reports of workplace violence.

Cardiovascular disease — tackling medication adherence

Managing patients’ CVD risk, medication non-adherence, and improving communication with patients: This article has particular relevance to primary care nurses, including those specialising in long-term conditions, and to cardiac care educators.

Hand hygiene: A student nurse perspective

RNs should be setting an example to student nurses on how to perform hand hygiene to the highest standards.

‘Lots of procedures and no heart’ – nursing in a pandemic

The guilt, moral distress and rollercoaster emotions of nurses working during Australia’s COVID-19 pandemic have been captured in a book co-written by a New Zealander.

What makes a great preceptor? Nursing students have their say

Students chronicle their good and bad experiences with preceptors and give their view on how to perform the role well, to educate and inspire the next generation of nurses.

Workplace support and familiarity are vital for the confidence of new graduate nurses

New Zealand research on the work readiness of new graduates finds their competence and confidence are boosted by a supportive and familiar workplace.

Don’t give us coffee machines, give all nurses more pay for extra shifts

I’d like the chance to tell you how things are for us in my workplace, acute services: the emergency department (ED) and high dependency unit (HDU) of a small rural hospital.

Health-care assistant plea over residency visa

I am writing today to bring some issues to light.

Medical exemption process for mandates ‘not fair’

Over the last 25-plus years, nursing has been intellectualised.

Better deals needed to encourage IQNs to work in NZ

I am a registered nurse (RN) who completed the competency assessment programme (CAP) in May 2021. But I had to pay nearly NZ$12,000 to finish CAP. Travelling plus the OET (occupational English test) exam fee -- all this adds up to huge amount.

Difficulty reading online

How do I get a printed version of Kaitiaki? It is too hard to read this [online] and you have to be computer-literate to navigate the site.

NZ English test for Pacific-trained nurses too tough?

My name is Italia. I am currently working as a health-care assistant in mental health.

Rural nurses struggle to access Kaitiaki online

I write in response to [associate manager professional and nursing services] Kate Weston's reply to "A loss for rural nurses" by Liz Perales in the December 2021 issue of Kaitiaki Nursing New Zealand.

Upset at Kaitiaki going digital-only

Now you are digital-only, I am very upset!

Is there a way to get Kaitiaki as a PDF?

Now that the NZNO monthly magazine is only online, I have been trying to find a downloadable file so I can read the magazine offline.

Retired nurse misses printed Kaitiaki

It is with regret that I have made the decision to stop my NZNO membership.