Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand

‘Shining star’ Bernie wins most outstanding kaiāwhina award

A long-time health-care assistant (HCA), described as a "shining star" by colleagues, has won the "most outstanding" kaiāwhina award at a new Manawatū event which throws a spotlight on caregivers.

Emergency nurse ‘flow bros’ finally win back pay

After a three-and-a-half year battle, 18 Wellington nurses are celebrating winning hundreds of thousands of dollars in back pay after their role as patient flow coordinators at Wellington Hospital emergency department (ED) was underpaid for 13 years.

‘Without us, there’s nothing’ — more strikes considered by telehealth nurses

Telehealth nurses from crisis services like Healthline, ambulance triaging and 111 mental health response are considering two more strikes after rejecting the latest pay offer from employer Whakarongorau, which they say doesn't reflect their value.

Election 2023: Voting ‘paramount’ for nurses, health workers

Nurses and health workers are urging all health professionals to get out and vote in this Saturday's general election.

‘I won’t be silenced’ — Gisborne Hospital nurse whistleblower fears she is a target after disciplinary attempt

Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa--NZNO is taking legal action to support Gisborne Hospital ward 5 nurse Christine Warrander after hospital managers threatened her with disciplinary action over a social media post.

Election 2023: Nurses take the political pulse

We bring you Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki Aotearoa – NZNO's election scorecard, where nurses run an eye over political parties’ health policies ahead of the October 14 general election.

‘I found myself drowning’ — the challenges for Māori working in the health system

A panel of Māori nurses shared their experiences of "werohia ngā ture" -- challenging the system and being "unapologetically Māori" at NZNO's 2023 conference.

Call to unite, prepare for looming political threats to health system and unions

'Disrespect us at your peril' -- nurses and NZNO urged to fight racism and protect a health system for all.

Minister’s diagnosis: Health system ‘in recovery’ but risk of relapse high without enough funding

In recovery -- but facing relapse with any reversal of funding, was Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall's "diagnosis" of the health system, at the recent Tōpūtanga Tapuhi o Kaitiaki Aotearoa -- NZNO annual general meeting (AGM).

Pasifika young nurse of the year draws on his own ‘tough’ experiences in sexual health work

Tōpūtanga Tapuhi o Kaitiaki Aotearoa -- NZNO's young nurse of the year John Fa'ukafa says the "tough" times he endured as a young Pasifika male coming out as gay made him the nurse he is today.

Dementia: Can we understand elder abuse better by understanding the effects of carer abuse?

A family carer describes the effect of the psychological abuse she suffered from a relative with dementia and worries that carers do not receive the support they need.

Nursing scholarship helps student step into rainbow health with ‘joy’

A third-year Manawatū nursing student describes how a $2000 NZNO/NERF award helped him in his studies and aspiration to work in rainbow youth health, at a challenging time in his life.

How can we fund the public health system we need?

A revamped fairer tax system is vital for the country to be able to afford the health system it needs.

Navigating youth mental health

Mental health is a dynamic spectrum that ranges from a state of wellbeing, through mental distress, to mental disorder or illness. Consultations with young people (rangatahi) may be challenging due to the various presentations of mental health issues and the range of services and treatment options they may require.

Antimicrobial stewardship: It’s time for collective action

In this webinar, Dr Sharon Gardiner and associate professor Matire Harwood discuss the importance of antimicrobial stewardship in New Zealand.

It’s cool to kōrero — October 2023

Kurī -- dog.

Election 2023: As the timer resets, what do Māori think about health?

What do Māori people think about the key election issue of health? Reporter Joel Maxwell discovers cultural clashes, a need for financial support – and hope for the future.

It’s cool to kōrero — September

Hōiho -- horse

Neonatal transitional care unit a ‘rainbow in the rain’ for whānau

Whitinga ora pēpi is a neonatal transitional care unit where parents learn how to look after babies born prematurely, or with complex medical needs, before going home.

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