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NPAQ Nurses Professional Association of Queensland

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25.01.2022 We are doing a GIVEAWAY We have TWO completely free 6 month, all inclusive union memberships to giveaway for you and a friend! NPAQ is Queenslands fastest growing nurses union for a reason To enter ... 1.Like this post 2.Like NPAQ 3.Tag your soon to be NPAQ nurses union friend in the comments Each tag counts as one entry! Good luck everybody! The contest closes Friday the 09/10/20 at 11:59pm AEST. Find out more here: https://www.npaq.com.au/why_join

24.01.2022 Share your story to celebrate the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife with @NMSupportAU and go into the running to win $1000 towards conference attendance or education. https://www.nmsupport.org.au//news/share-your-story-compet #nurselife #QLDnurses #2020 #nurse #midwife

24.01.2022 Last week the Australian Medical Association QLD (AMAQ) survey revealed: - That medics fear that patients are at risk; - Some Government policies make no medical sense; - Doctor’s expertise and advice is being ignored; - That doctors have little or no faith in the QLD Government’s health system; and... - Only three per cent say the State’s patients are in good hands. NPAQ finds this astounding. We do not believe that this is the fault of our hard-working nurses and doctors who are stretched thin and not given the necessary resources to stay safe or provide the quality level of care expected. Doctors have advised the risks of testing people for COVID-19 in retail outlets like pharmacies. In addition, pharmacists are overwhelmingly opposed to the same trial on safety grounds. We share the AMAQ & Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA) concerns and support the AMAQ in calling on the Government to invest more in existing COVID-19 test centres. We once again call on the Government to prioritise the safety of nurses, doctors & pharmacists by providing adequate PPE in hospitals. http://ow.ly/V52U50BqVwj

24.01.2022 Do you worry that if you speak up, you will be jeopardising your career? NPAQ is here to support every nurse to use their voice without fear. We put nurses' interests first and will protect you. Learn more at https://www.npaq.com.au/let_s_take_nursing_to_the_next_level

24.01.2022 We're loving these COVID Queens and their most important message to the community. #ABBA #COVID19 #nursesrock

23.01.2022 Thanks to @healthgovau, aged care scholarships are now available for students studying or intending to study the following courses: Certificate IV in Aged Care Diploma of Nursing Advanced Diploma of Nursing... Visit acn.edu.au/scholarships for more information.

23.01.2022 It's so great to hear that NPAQ are restoring QLD nurses faith in the system! If you've lost hope ... join us and we will make sure you are looked after. #NPAQ #nurseunion #QLDnurses #nursingqld #nurselife #review

23.01.2022 Surgical masks are not PPE ... please tell anyone who thinks otherwise. http://ow.ly/aRrO50BpOGU #QLDnurses #NPAQ #PPE #covid19

22.01.2022 "... the capacity to deliver education in modern nursing can be weakened due to misguided top-down policies, funding cuts and staff shortages ..." Read more on What is Good Teaching in Nursing by guest writer Bradley Chesham from Bundle of Rays https://www.npaq.com.au/what_is_good_teaching_in_nursing

20.01.2022 What is post-COVID-19 neurological syndrome? "The symptoms are similar to those experienced post-stroke but the age group is much younger" https://insightplus.mja.com.au//what-is-post-covid-19-neu/ #MJA #Insight #PTSD #QLDNurses #NPAQ

19.01.2022 Are you so busy that you avoid work conflicts, although you know what's happening is wrong? Let's take nursing to the next level. Take up the challenge to protect your profession and nursing career today. ... Learn more at http://ow.ly/NMoN50BF5UB #NPAQ #NurseUnion

18.01.2022 Have you noticed your scope of practice is shrinking or under threat? Nurses can now grow their scope of practice and improve the nursing profession. Take up the challenge to protect your nursing career today. Learn more at http://ow.ly/rBU150BHpwd . .... #NPAQ #nurseunion See more

18.01.2022 This poster shows how Enterprise Bargaining negotiations will take place. Let your colleagues know that we will be listening to our members and fighting to win! QHealth members have been emailed last week with information on NPAQ representation for EB11. This is the first IMPORTANT step so we can bargain for you!

18.01.2022 NPAQ's state secretary, Aenghas Hopkinson-Pearson talks to the ABC Radio about PPE fit testing and some hospitals across south-east Queensland where it's not happening. http://ow.ly/5zwM50CnBOU Do you agree laws are needed? #NPAQ #QLDnurses #PPE #QLDhealth #covid19

17.01.2022 More than 3,500 health workers in Victoria contracted Coronavirus. What can we learn from this to keep us safe in the future? http://ow.ly/XWyF50CiotY #QLDNurses #NPAQ #COVID19 #ABC

17.01.2022 The aged care royal commission has found the Australian government’s measures to prepare the aged care sector for Covid-19 were insufficient in some respects. http://ow.ly/sgCH50BGhab

16.01.2022 Do you worry that if you speak up, you will be jeopardising your nursing career? NPAQ is here to support every nurse to use their voice without fear. We put nurses' interests first and will protect you. Learn more at http://ow.ly/dQsa50BIrsx... #NPAQ #QLDnurses #joinus

16.01.2022 British street artist Banksy pays tribute to nurses with this piece, entitled 'Game Changer' depicting a nurse as a superhero. #nursing2020 #banksy #yearofthenurse

16.01.2022 Face shields or Face masks? http://ow.ly/T10x50BnMeB?

16.01.2022 The CHO is hopeful for Australia to be providing free coronavirus vaccines from March next year with an initial 10 million doses on order. http://ow.ly/q9uJ50Ct30e

15.01.2022 As the union representing this Rockhampton nurse NPAQ are disappointed that we've seen the member for Keppel leak private information to the media prior to the investigation to try and advance her political interests. We would also like to see Steven Miles - Health & Ambulance Services Minister & MP for Murrumba apologise to the nurse for using her as a scapegoat and a political pawn. If the apology is not forthcoming, the NPAQ will be exploring the prospects of a defamation lawsuit. http://ow.ly/CjNs50BKq4a #NPAQ #QLDnurses #COVID19 #QLDhealth

15.01.2022 Investigators have today cleared the nurse, who worked at the North Rockhampton Nursing Centre while infected with COVID-19 of any wrongdoing in relation to the health bungle, but have called for more than a dozen changes to health protocols and procedures after finding management had not adequately communicated staff expectations during the pandemic. http://ow.ly/e3x850BJqDn

14.01.2022 There have been disturbing reports of a nurse being assaulted out in Redlands Hospital. NPAQ is conducting an investigation with its members into the incident. Earlier today, NPAQ spoke with the media raising our concerns for the safety of nurses and calling on the government to provide the protection needed to keep nurses safe. ... We've previously called for action to be taken https://www.npaq.com.au/call_for_security_at_princess_alexa There needs to be a line drawn in the sand, it is simply unacceptable this sort of violence towards nurses is able to continue. If you feel unsafe in the workplace, we encourage you to contact us, so that we can provide you with the right advice to keep you safe.

13.01.2022 This month's News in a Heartbeat is out now! EB11 Postponed! PPE Fit Testing - is it being done? Christmas Leave and Entitlements... and more! Grab a cuppa and enjoy at http://ow.ly/oxEE50Cu82L

13.01.2022 If you've ever wondered what makes you great ... here it is - The Anatomy of a Nurse's Brain #QLDnurses

13.01.2022 This year RU OK Day is about knowing what to say after RU OK? 2020 has been a challenging year and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected. https://youtu.be/erHLP29tzPE #RUOKday2020 #QLDnurses #QLDhealth #NPAQ

13.01.2022 Professor Gilbert defends ICEG’s PPE / covid guidelines stating that Even if the guidance had been wrong, there are lots of reasons why healthcare workers have become infected not related to the guidance " http://ow.ly/YkBm50CpT7g

12.01.2022 Final day of the Gilbert case today. Stunning admissions made by QLD Health and Government Officials. Under cross examination, officials admitted that the NPAQ *could* in fact represent employees in employment matters. This, in complete contradiction to the Memorandum.... Huge implications for the QLD Health memorandum which, disclosed documents have revealed, was drafted by both the QNMU and by a former QNMU employee in her capacity as a Government official. Extraordinary. It was also labelled as being part of the "Government's agenda". How high does this go? That matter will not end here. In relation to the NPAQ being a trade union / industrial association - we have already won. They simply argue we should not be 'incorporated'. We think they're wrong. If they are correct it will be a simple technical process of unincorporating and fighting on! In terms of Marg, we have had the show cause notice withdrawn and she has them on the ropes. Please feel free to leave your well wishes for Marg. We will pass them onto her directly. Yours, Team NPAQ.

12.01.2022 Do you feel like you have lost your passion for nursing? Join the NPAQ challenge and take up your right to represent yourself and the nursing profession. Learn more at http://ow.ly/wbig50BKASZ... #NPAQ #joinus #QLDnurses #nursingQLD #NPAQbranch

12.01.2022 A new US report explores how Nurses often put their patients’ needs before their own. That hasn't changed but what did change is that nurses saw the level of sacrifice asked of them and denounced their working conditions as both unfair and dangerous. https://www.wikiwisdom.net/work

10.01.2022 Yuck. We sincerely hope this isn't real.

09.01.2022 When was the last time you knew you should speak up and you didn't? https://www.ted.com/talks/clint_smith_the_danger_of_silence? #courage #npaq #QLDnurses #TEDtalk

07.01.2022 Interesting look into the cost of COVID-19 and impact on our health system. ABC Brisbane http://ow.ly/KVwS50Bs2Md #QLDNurses #NPAQ #QLDhealth

07.01.2022 The ventilation systems of Victorian hospitals are set to be audited amid suspicions coronavirus particles could have travelled through the air, infecting hospital workers who had no close contact with sick patients. http://ow.ly/nOZB50Cf9bX

07.01.2022 Vaccination survey: help QLD with its COVID-19 response The NMBA and Ahpra are asking nurse and midwife immunisers to complete a survey about their vaccination education. Please complete the survey by 13 November 2020. Take the survey here. https://ahpra.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b1mgFTPrKL6TiER

06.01.2022 Have you started on your New Years Resolutions? #nurselife #newyear #goodbye2020

05.01.2022 The Rockhampton Nurse has been exonerated of all wrongdoing. NPAQ Secretary, Aenghas Hopkinson-Pearson now calls on Stephen Miles MP to apologise to our nurse for defaming her and using her as a political scapegoat. #NPAQ #QLDnurses #nursingQLD #covid19 #joinus

04.01.2022 Nurses have a new force on their side. #NPAQ is here to support every nurse to use their voice without fear. We put nurses' interests first and will protect you. Take up the challenge to protect your profession and nursing career today at http://ow.ly/quoy50BF5UC

04.01.2022 No country, hospital or clinic can keep patients safe unless it keeps #healthworkers safe. Yesterday @WHO launched a health worker safety charter to ensure they have safe working conditions, training, pay & the respect they deserve. bit.ly/3hzKab3 #WorldPatientSafetyDay

03.01.2022 Take up the challenge to protect your profession and nursing career today. Nurses have a new force on their side. NPAQ is here to support every nurse to use their voice without fear. We put nurses' interests first and will protect you. Nurses can now grow their scope of practice and improve the nursing profession. ... Learn more at http://ow.ly/D4j150BO23t

02.01.2022 NPAQ's monthly News in a Heartbeat is out today Catch up on the latest news for QLD Nurses at http://ow.ly/R6xB50BxAba . . #EB11... #GilbertTrial #PandemicLeave #PPE #AHPRA #CPD See more

02.01.2022 Last chance to enter our Giveaway Ends tonight at 11.59pm. Goodluck everyone

01.01.2022 We're pleased to hear that the Queensland Government is establishing a statewide reserve with up to 12 months of stock to safeguard critical supplies and protect against supply chain disruption of PPE and other essentials. Read more at http://ow.ly/fVuo50BGgKh #QLDhealth #QLDnurses #criticalsupplies

01.01.2022 What a year 2020 has been, who'd have thought that the year of the nurse and midwife would turn out the way it did. A big thank you for your support in 2020, NPAQ will continue to have its members' backs and will rise to whatever challenges 2021 throws at us. Happy New Year!