Two-thirds of nurses and midwives in NSW are considering leaving the industry, while almost half have looked for alternate work – these are issues highlighted in a report launched at the 81st Annual Conference of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association on 28 July.
A lack of choice, control and flexibility are driving staffing issues, to the point where nurses are changing careers or looking for work in the private sector. This is something the western area can ill afford as current retention of staff is a major issue for small towns…