News - Nurses
Harkin calls to keep supports for nurses suffering with Long Covid
The payment has been extended several times over the last year but is to come to a definitive termination at the end of March.
Mar 5, 2024 11:20
Irish Cancer Society says around half of terminal patients do not have central heating
Research found that 1 in 3 nurses providing end of life care in homes say they have experienced patients’ homes without any heating.
Dec 8, 2023 09:23
Nursing mentors at Roscommon Hospital recognised with awards
In Roscommon, nurse Gráinne Keaveney was recently honoured with a preceptorship award at the hospital.
May 14, 2023 09:26
Over 850 nursing posts to be created this year to reduce overcrowding
The INMO are hosting it annual conference in Kerry this week.
May 4, 2023 09:20
Nurses are demanding urgent action on hospital overcrowding
A shortage of beds and staff will be the focus of the union's annual conference.
May 3, 2023 07:43
Health worker attacks by dementia patients are not assaults says former local nurse
The INMO have highlighted the growing number of assaults on healthcare staff in the last year.
Feb 15, 2023 15:45
Local TD says private hospitals must use ways to relief overcrowding
It comes as part of efforts to find solutions to overcrowding at hospitals including Sligo.
Nov 12, 2022 08:21
65 new healthcare jobs announced for Shannonside region
The firm already employs 2 thousand people nationwide.
Jul 21, 2022 08:21
SIPTU call for talks with HSE over axing of long covid leave payment
SIPTU believe long covid should be recognised as an occupational disease.
Jun 19, 2022 10:08
Government to decide on recommendation over public service work week
The decision will involve the removal of extra unpaid introduced in 2013.
Jan 11, 2022 08:38
INMO protest at Sligo University Hospital postponed
The protest was due to get udnerway at 1pm.
Nov 30, 2021 10:13
Significant levels of ICU staff suffering with PTSD according to local nurse
Chloe left the healthcare profession in part due to the extreme stress of the job.
Nov 22, 2021 18:08
Over 80 new nursing staff to be hired by local hospital in coming months
The hospital has been under significant strain in the last number of month.
Sep 29, 2021 13:15
Local TD warns Sligo Hospital staff at breaking point
The Hospital has been dealing with significantly high trolley numbers as well as a series of Covid outbreaks on site
Sep 20, 2021 08:13Shannonside Newsletter
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