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Q&A with a school nurse The ANMJ spoke to South Australian school nurse Anita Greco about the challenges and rewards of the vital role. Read more
Let the champions of our past inspire our future Can you imagine living at the same place you work and having to sign a register to report every time you leave and return to the building? What about donning your white uniform, black stockings and nurse’s hat to start your shift where you begin by h Read more
Movie Ticket Giveaway: Jumanji Win one of 10 double inseason passes to see the film ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ by completing the below entry form by Wednesday 4 December 2019. Read more
Public sector enterprise bargaining update #15 - Industrial action cancelled Since 12 November we have been engaged in renewed discussions with representatives of State Government employers over enterprise bargaining claims. Read more
Disappointing Announcement Means No Change, No Relief For Older Australians The Government’s statement today from the Prime Minister and the Ministers for Health, Aged Care and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, in response to the Aged Care Royal Commission Interim Report, is once again a disappointment. Read more
Helping more members achieve permanent roles at Flinders Medical Centre Members in the paediatric unit at Flinders Medical Centre contacted the ANMF (SA Branch) seeking advice and support to address what they considered to be an overuse of temporary contracts by management. Read more
Seeking your views on eliminate the use of restraint and seclusion in mental health services The Office of the Chief Psychiatrist is currently preparing a new standard to reduce and eliminate where possible the use of Restrictive Practices under the Mental Health Act. Read more
Panel of experts agree aged care staffing ratios are a ‘no-brainer’ At the recent Aged Care Reform Conference in Melbourne, a panel of clinical, medical, academic and allied health professionals all arrived at the same conclusion: older Australians deserve mandated staffing ratios in aged care. Read more
Helping Flinders Medical Centre members achieve a better work/life balance Members in the paediatric unit at Flinders Medical Centre contacted the ANMF (SA Branch) after being advised by management that part-time working arrangements were not permitted to fall below 0.5 FTE or 2.5 days a week. Read more
6 ways to rejuvenate after a rough shift It’s been a shocker of a shift. Right now you just want to go home, slip under your doona and shut out the world. But what are some perhaps more helpful ways to deal with the impact of a rough shift? Here are six tips to rejuvenate your mind and body Read more
Have your say on the North Adelaide parking control changes Following the advocacy efforts of ANMF (SA Branch) members, the Adelaide City Council reinstated a number of unrestricted and 10P parking zones adjacent to the Park Lands for use by North Adelaide workers—including nurses and midwives. Read more
Wallaroo, Clare and Port Pirie nurses and midwives unite in the call for government action Nurses and midwives at public health care sites across the Yorke Peninsula and northern region of the State will today step up their call for the State Government to reconsider their opposition to improving conditions, incentives and patient safety m Read more

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