Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand

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.

Numbers of nurses on sick/isolation leave ‘unreal’ as hospitalisations grow

Nurses and their families around the country are falling prey to COVID-19 as hospitalisations near 700.

Canterbury regional hospitals closing as COVID-19 hits nurses

Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) is temporarily closing four of its smaller regional hospitals to prepare for COVID-related staff absences, NZNO organiser Lynley Mulrine confirmed.

Omicron ‘significant factor’ as Employment Court halts allied health workers’ strikes

Planned strike action by 10,000 allied health workers was halted by an Employment Court decision that included concerns about the impact of the Omicron surge.

Court ruling on vaccine mandate ‘not relevant’ for nurses

A High Court judgement overturning the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for New Zealand Police/Defence Force is 'not relevant' for nurses, say NZNO lawyers.

From teachers to nurses: New chief executive Paul Goulter starts at NZNO

Nurses and teachers could be working more closely together as the incoming NZNO chief executive Paul Goulter is welcomed to NZNO.

Delayed by COVID-19 surge – proposed pay equity document now set for release

Omicron got in the way – but now the brakes are off for setting a date on a vote for pay equity.

Emergency nurses in ‘moral distress’

Emergency nurses are in “moral distress”, unable to provide “fundamental care” to patients, says a nurse leader.

Government-commissioned review finds safe staffing programme ‘not fit-for-purpose’, nurses under pressure

Nurses are overworked, understaffed, face mental health pressure – and the safe staffing programme meant to fix this is not “fit-for-purpose” a review has found.

Booster deadline extends over fears ‘thousands’ of nurses would be stood down as Omicron hits

NZNO and other unions have convinced the Government to push back the deadline for nurses and health workers to get boosted by 10 days, amid fears of losing “thousands” of nurses amid an Omicron surge.

‘Perfect storm’ coming as Omicron collides with nurse burnout

NZNO warns health sector will be hard hit by 'perfect storm' of Omicron and burnout.

‘No easy answers’ to maintaining nursing workforce as Omicron hits

Waves of Omicron could leave district health boards with a nursing workforce headache.

Omicron might be milder, but comes with pitfalls for nurses

The milder Omicron variant of COVID-19 could come with pitfalls for primary health care nurses, it has been revealed.

‘It’s going to be ugly’ — critical care nurse leader

A four-hour online course is not enough to train nurses to work in intensive care during a COVID-19 surge, says NZNO’s College of Critical Care Nurses chair Tania Mitchell.

Plight of nurses behind theme for International Nurses Day

Exhausted, overworked, but still going: nurses set for international recognition.

NZNO submissions on health reforms call for tino rangatiratanga, universal MECA

A mega-MECA, and a call for tino rangatiratanga in the health system were part of NZNO’s submissions to Parliament on sweeping health reform laws.

Whakatāne nurse bears the scars of vaccination decision

Whakatāne district nurse Ange Hooker lives with the consequences of her mother’s choice not to vaccinate in 1970.

‘Abuse can take many forms’: nursing student uses creative writing to share experiences

A grand old house, piles of old newspapers, empty whiskey bottles and a couple struggling with age and injury - student nurse Laura MacDonald was discovering the realities of community health.

Bullying – what should you do?

Nobody, even the boss, has the right to direct bullying behaviour at you.

‘Intolerable’ bullying drives nurse out

Auckland nurse Petra Aukino has quit the profession after bullying early in her career 'shattered' her confidence. She shares her story here.

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.

Will safe staffing review be a turning point at last?

When I got the call asking if I would be interested in participating in a review of nursing safe staffing in district health boards (DHBs) I uttered a quiet hallelujah.

Overcoming barriers to COVID-19 testing and vaccination – everything matters

Non-violent language and less-invasive techniques for testing and vaccination are important tools for overcoming public fear.

Nurse practitioners ready to play a role in assisted dying

After seeing too many people die without whānau, Auckland NP Tamah Clapham has trained and registered to provide care under the End of Life Choice Act.

Redeployment — can we make it less stressful?

Being redeployed to another area can be challenging, and leave you feeling like a fish out of water.

The president comments: Nurses’ courage and self-determination

Late last year I attended my first NZNO membership committee meeting. A pervasive theme was the trauma experienced through unsafe staffing. 1 Reflected too in the media, this growing issue affects nurses and midwives in private, tertiary and community sectors, as well as those they care for. Nurses’ history of sacrifice is well documented and continues … Continue reading "The president comments: Nurses’ courage and self-determination"

Has the time come for nurses to gain a mega MECA?

A universal collective agreement for all nurses across all sectors - is it possible?

Beyond medicines for gout

Gout is a chronic and debilitating long-term condition that disproportionately affects Māori and Pacific people. It needs to be addressed with holistic care, and patient, ongoing relationships with whānau.

Course offers tips on gaining nursing leadership skills

Nurses keen to boost their leadership skills can apply to join the 2022 public health leadership programme.

From technology to health: Auckland man starts nursing journey

A Samoan Aucklander charts a new life course -- from IT to nursing.

HOW TO TREAT: COVID-19 in primary care

New Zealand can draw on the experiences of health systems around the world that have been caring for COVID-19 patients in the community much longer than us.

NZNO subscriptions 2022

On October 12, 2021, the NZNO board of directors considered options for membership fee increases presented by the acting chief executive.

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.

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.