Walker, L. (2009). ?Holding up?: The first biennial NZNO Employment Survey. Wellington: New Zealand Nurses Organisation. Abstract: In this report, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) releases the findings from its first-ever members' employment survey. The questionnaire, based on the United Kingdom?s Royal College of Nurse?s annual survey (which has been running for 21 years) covered core employment issues: employment agreements, hours, pay, job change, along with demographic details, as well as questions around plans for and perceptions of working life for over 800 NZNO members. Keywords: Nursing; New Zealand Nurses' Organisation; Workplace; Personnel staffing and scheduling; Industrial relations Permanent link \| Save citation: RTF PDF LaTeX \| Export record: BibTeX Endnote ISI RIS Atom XML MODS XML ODF XML Word XML
Richardson, S., & Allen, J. (2001). Casualization of the nursing workforce: A New Zealand perspective on an international phenomenon. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 7(2), 104–108. Abstract: A discussion of the increased use of 'casual' nursing staff (those nurses employed on a casual or 'per diem' basis) is presented. Reference is made to related literature, together with consideration of the implications associated with this trend. This issue has international significance, with the increased use of casual staff being widely recognised. A New Zealand perspective is included, with the provision of nursing care at Christchurch Hospital presented to illustrate certain aspects of the discussion. The impact of changing health-care systems and increased emphasis on efficiency and accountability are identified. This change to workplace practice will inevitably affect nursing; possible future developments are considered. Keywords: Industrial relations; Organisational change; Nursing; Personnel staffing and scheduling Permanent link \| Save citation: RTF PDF LaTeX \| Export record: BibTeX Endnote ISI RIS Atom XML MODS XML ODF XML Word XML

Abstract: In this report, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) releases the findings from its first-ever members' employment survey. The questionnaire, based on the United Kingdom?s Royal College of Nurse?s annual survey (which has been running for 21 years) covered core employment issues: employment agreements, hours, pay, job change, along with demographic details, as well as questions around plans for and perceptions of working life for over 800 NZNO members.

Abstract: A discussion of the increased use of 'casual' nursing staff (those nurses employed on a casual or 'per diem' basis) is presented. Reference is made to related literature, together with consideration of the implications associated with this trend. This issue has international significance, with the increased use of casual staff being widely recognised. A New Zealand perspective is included, with the provision of nursing care at Christchurch Hospital presented to illustrate certain aspects of the discussion. The impact of changing health-care systems and increased emphasis on efficiency and accountability are identified. This change to workplace practice will inevitably affect nursing; possible future developments are considered.

Keywords: Industrial relations; Organisational change; Nursing; Personnel staffing and scheduling

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