Nurses need to play key role in reform

Real reform of the national health system will only be achieved if specialised nursing roles across aged care are expanded, the Royal College of Nurses Australia has told the government. As the federal budget draws near, RCNA used its submission to urge the government to further invest in the services of nurses as a key measure to cope with the demands of an ageing population. Current approaches to managing health care needs within the aged care sector were not keeping pace with demand, said Kathleen McLaughlin, RCNA acting CEO. "There is a huge opportunity for improvement in aged care, and...

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