workforce

From the operating theatre to the flight deck: video

Making the transition from nurse to commercial pilot might seem an unusual career trajectory, but that’s the path Geoff Hay…

Slew of aged care workers plan to leave the sector: survey

Attrition is a key player in the aged care sector's future workforce woes and a new survey has shown why. The survey…

‘World must hear their voices’: WHO director-general sends message of support to nurses

A day after attending the G20 Summit in Osaka, at which world leaders pledged to strengthen health systems, the director-general of…

Tradie to nurse: the men who could help fill the nursing shortfall

With an ageing and growing population, the nursing industry has to try and keep up. The number of RNs needed is…

Tap to feel better: de-stressing methods under the microscope

Should you tap your way to feeling less stressed? Or is plain old 'switching off' the better option? That’s what…

Economic value of healthcare workforce vs support out of balance: WA report

The health sector is making a considerable contribution to WA’s coffers, but this value may not be reflected in support…

Nurses don’t expect to be thanked but deserve to be: campaign

Dear nurse, Thank you. That’s the message at the heart of a new video tribute created by the Queensland University…

Job ads data reveals areas looking for new healthcare workers

Healthcare continues its lead as Australia’s biggest employer while community services helps to boost growth in job ads, according data…

Help wanted: report predicts ‘worrying’ aged care worker outflow

The aged care sector is facing a potential shortfall of 80,000 workers over the next five years. That’s one of…

Post-grad qualifications to bring “lifetime wage premium” for nurses

Nurses may be able to double their income by taking on further study, with workforce shortages predicted for the near future.…

For a bigger, better workforce

Aged-care leaders share strategies for meeting the surge in demand.  The workforce must gain about 78,000 employees in the next…