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New Collective Agreement Boosts Salaries for 1,000 Nurses in New Zealand
1 month ago | 278 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new 24-month collective agreement for approximately 1,000 Nurses Society of New Zealand members, which includes salary increases and additional allowances. The agreement provides a 2.5% salary increase in the first year, 2% in the second year, and extra payments for senior nurses and nurse practitioners. This follows recent agreements with other healthcare groups, ensuring staff certainty and continued quality care for New Zealanders.
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1 month ago | 355 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement benefiting approximately 35,000 nurses, healthcare assistants, and midwives employed by Health New Zealand, which includes salary increases and improved allowances over 20 months. The agreement also features a Safe Patient Care Statement of Intent, reflecting a joint commitment to enhancing patient care and working conditions. This follows recent approvals of collective agreements for other health sector groups, ensuring ongoing stability and quality care for New Zealanders.
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