ACN urges NSW Government to provide greater support for nurses to solve health workforce shortages

ACN urges NSW Government to provide greater support for nurses to solve health workforce shortages

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ACN Response to the NSW Government Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has urged the NSW Government to provide greater funding and support to bolster the nursing workforce to meet increasing health needs across the State. In its submission to the NSW Government Special Commission of Inquiry into…

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Nurse leadership must drive solutions to more than 9,000 nursing vacancies

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The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling for greater investments in nurse leadership and professional development in response to new data outlining the extent of Australia’s workforce shortages. Quarterly data from the National Skills Priority List released today, highlighted 9,266 advertised vacancies for registered nurses, making it the highest in-demand profession in Australia. Australian…