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Nurses and midwives say they are 'treated like a piece of furniture'

Nurses and midwives are facing high levels of psychological distress and poor rostering practices.

The Canberra Times · Feb 24, 2023

700 nurses left Canberra's public health system last year

However, there was an overall increase in the number of nurses and midwives.

The Canberra Times · Dec 17, 2022

Calvary Public Hospital still without maternity services as fire damage to operating theatres postpones elective surgeries

An electrical fire at the hospital this week forced an evacuation and the closure of maternity services, prompting concerns about the impact on new parents and the extra burden on staff at other hospitals.

ABC News · Dec 9, 2022

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Change promised after 'hard-to-read' report uncovers raft of issues at Canberra's Dhulwa Mental Health Unit

A damning report into governance and policies at Canberra's secure mental health unit has listed assaults on staff and confusion about the facility's purpose among a number of issues that need urgent action.

ABC News · Dec 1, 2022

Inquiry into Dhulwa finds 'poor standards of care'

The report has made 25 recommendations for change.

The Canberra Times · Dec 1, 2022

'Increasingly untenable': Frustrated nurses and midwives lash out at govt

A major review into culture reform is expected to be released imminently.

The Canberra Times · Nov 25, 2022

'I'm terrified': Nurses reveal what's really wrong with the ACT health system

More than a dozen nurses and midwives have spoken to The Canberra Times detailing the issues they face day-to-day.

The Canberra Times · Jul 30, 2022

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Nurses will continue to rally for better conditions

Nurses will continue to rally for better conditions.

The Canberra Times · Jul 19, 2022

Canberra nurses rally for culture-change as 'true impact' of pandemic takes a toll

Staff shortages are impacting Canberra Hospital staff as the ACT braces for a surge in COVID-19 cases.

The Canberra Times · Jul 15, 2022

Dhulwa inquiry to deliver first findings within three months

A former Fair Work commissioner will chair the inquiry.

The Canberra Times · May 31, 2022

Flu cases soar, as free vaccine encouraged

Influenza cases are tracking higher than pre-pandemic years.

The Canberra Times · May 26, 2022

Concerns raised over senior nurses leaving Canberra hospitals

Canberra's hospitals are struggling to fill a shortfall of nursing staff.

The Canberra Times · May 16, 2022

'Sent into the killing fields': Nurses' calls for immediate safety fixes

It came after the ACT government announced there would be an inquiry into cultural issues at the mental health unit.

The Canberra Times · May 2, 2022

ACT government to hold inquiry into conditions at Dhulwa

The inquiry will investigate and review legislative, clinical and governance policies at the facility.

The Canberra Times · May 1, 2022

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The Canberra Times · Apr 20, 2022

ACT government hints at possibility of inquiry into Dhulwa

The nurses union and the ACT's opposition have called for an urgent inquiry into the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit.

The Canberra Times · Apr 19, 2022

'Sent into the killing fields': WorkSafe notices issued to Dhulwa as more than 100 assaults reported

The nurses union has repeated calls for an inquiry into Dhulwa.

The Canberra Times · Apr 12, 2022

Staff report further assaults at Dhulwa Mental Health Unit

The nursing union and Canberra Liberals have called for an independent review into the mental heath unit.

The Canberra Times · Apr 9, 2022

Nurses hurt by email which said staff may steal medication for 'big weekend'

The executive who sent the email has apologised, saying it was meant to be "light-hearted".

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The Canberra Times · Apr 7, 2022

Canberra hospitals feel strain of COVID-related staff shortages

Nurses have reported being under significant strain across Canberra's health system.

The Canberra Times · Apr 6, 2022

Warning of impending 'catastrophic event', as nurses scared to report assaults

Staff working at the Dhulwa Mental Health unit reported more than 100 physicals assaults over a six-month period.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022

'Catastrophic event' imminent as physical assault rate escalates at Canberra's Dhulwa Mental Health Unit

Nurses working at Canberra's Dhulwa Mental Health Unit have reported having arms, noses and fingers broken by patients across a six month period, with fears of further escalation imminent.

The Canberra Times · Apr 5, 2022

'Catastrophic event' imminent at mental health facility, nurses union says

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation's ACT branch has aired serious concerns around nurses safety.

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