2015 Diary
Innovation is Reducing surgical wound complications, even in high risk patients1
Smith & Nephew develop products that help wounds heal, allowing people to return to normal life faster. PICO™, OPSITE™ Post-Op Visible and ACTICOAT™ Flex have been specifically designed to target and reduce the risk of surgical site complications, helping you reduce the human and economic cost of wounds. This innovation to heal is just one possibility from the Smith & Nephew advanced wound care portfolio, where you’ll find a solution for many different types of wounds.
OPSITE™ POST-OP VISIBLE • PICO™ • ACTICOAT™ • ALLEVYN™ • DURAFIBER™ • IV3000™ Australia: T 13 13 60 www.smith-nephew.com/australia New Zealand: T 0800 807 663 www.smith-nephew.com/new-zealand 1. Fischer JP, et al. Among 1,706 cases of abdominal wall reconstruction, what factors influence the occurrence of major operative complications? Surgery 2014; 155: 311-319.
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Who we are The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is the leading professional and industrial organisation for nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand, representing over 46,000 nurses, midwives, students, kaimahi hauora and health workers on a range of employment-related and professional issues. Te RĹŤnanga o Aotearoa comprises our MÄ ori membership and is the arm through which our te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership is articulated. NZNO provides leadership, research and support for professional excellence in nursing, negotiates collective employment agreements on behalf of its members and collaborates with government and other agencies throughout the health sector. Nurses are the largest group of health professionals comprising half the health workforce. Our members enhance the health and wellbeing of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand and are united in their professional and industrial aspirations to achieve a safe, sustainable and accessible system of public health care for all New Zealanders.
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Level 3 Willbank Court 57 Willis Street Wellington 6011 PO Box 2128 Wellington 6140 Find us on Facebook: nznursesorganisation
New Zealand Nurses Organisation Vision Freed to care, Proud to nurse
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EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Start a postgraduate qualification in nursing, midwifery or health care in 2015. Study and work alongside national and international expert practitioners and scholars in clinical practice, leadership, education and research.
ENQUIRE NOW Graduate School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Phone +64-4-463 5363 | Website victoria.ac.nz/nmh
We are committed to provide holistic patient/client centred therapeutic care, nursing and care services where integrity and professionalism are paramount. We specialize in aged care and operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week nationwide.
We Provide Temporary and Permanent Staffing Solutions.
Auckland Office 33 Apollo Drive North Shore Auckland 0632 Phone: 09 4760501
Hamilton Office Level 1, 6 Hill Street Hamilton Lake Hamilton 3204 Phone: 07 9817222
Wellington Office Vodafone Building, Level 16 157 Lambton Quay Wellington 6011 Phone: 04 4605239
www.senatenursing.co.nz
Christchurch Office Unit 5, 3 Settlers Crescent Ferrymead Christchurch 8247 Phone: 03 9282321
Our Priorities for 2014/15 1. Maintain and increase membership through more member engagement 2. Increase the visibility of NZNO’s role as a professional association for nursing 3. Promote nurses and the nursing profession 4. Contribute to health sector workforce planning 5. Improve organisational health
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Level 3 Willbank Court 57 Willis Street Wellington 6011 PO Box 2128 Wellington 6140 Find us on Facebook: nznursesorganisation
New Zealand Nurses Organisation Mission NZNO is committed to the representation of its members and the promotion of nursing and midwifery. NZNO embraces the te Tiriti o Waitangi and works to improve the health status of all peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand through participation in health and social policy development.
www.nzno.org.nz nznoblog.org.nz
Innovation is Reducing surgical wound complications, even in high risk patients1
Smith & Nephew develop products that help wounds heal, allowing people to return to normal life faster. PICO™, OPSITE™ Post-Op Visible and ACTICOAT™ Flex have been specifically designed to target and reduce the risk of surgical site complications, helping you reduce the human and economic cost of wounds. This innovation to heal is just one possibility from the Smith & Nephew advanced wound care portfolio, where you’ll find a solution for many different types of wounds.
OPSITE™ POST-OP VISIBLE • PICO™ • ACTICOAT™ • ALLEVYN™ • DURAFIBER™ • IV3000™ Australia: T 13 13 60 www.smith-nephew.com/australia New Zealand: T 0800 807 663 www.smith-nephew.com/new-zealand 1. Fischer JP, et al. Among 1,706 cases of abdominal wall reconstruction, what factors influence the occurrence of major operative complications? Surgery 2014; 155: 311-319.
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NZNO: Comprehensive support for members •
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NZNO is the largest organisation of nurses, midwives, students, kaimahi hauora, health care workers and allied health professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand NZNO is a professional association and a registered union NZNO is a bi-cultural organisation NZNO is a member-run organisation NZNO provides professional and industrial advice, advocacy and leadership NZNO members work in all areas of health
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Leadership: Rangatiratanga
NZNO members are leaders in; • Health and nursing policy • Union policy and activity • Nursing education and research • The organisation of health services • Building a strong public image of nursing in New Zealand
Quality: Tikanga
NZNO members work towards providing the right care in the right place at the right time.
Unity: Kotahitanga
NZNO provides strength and unity for members across cultures and workplaces. We know when we stand together we can succeed together.
Growth: Whakatupu
NZNO provides professional development, education and opportunities to grow in your career.
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Equity: Mana Taurite
Nursing and midwifery in New Zealand is a mostly female workforce. NZNO advocates for equity for all women. NZNO is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest organisation of Māori nurses. We advocate to be the lead voice for Māori nursing in New Zealand.
Involvement
NZNO members are active in; • Colleges and sections for specialty practice • Te Rūnanga o Aotearoa • National student unit • Workplace delegate meetings • Regional councils and conventions
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Education
NZNO members have access to education and training • Workplace-based education sessions • Professional conferences and forums • Delegate committee training • Locally-run education days • Scholarships and grants
Information
NZNO members have access to a wide variety of information and resources • Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand 11 times a year • Kai Tiaki Nursing Research published annually • Journals and newsletters published by Te Rūnanga and NZNO colleges and sections • Regular newsletters for the DHB, aged care, primary health and private health sectors • Position statements, fact sheets and guidelines • Website, blog, Facebook page • A specialised union and nursing library
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NZNO members can get information from trained NZNO workplace delegates and college and section representatives. There are also union organisers, industrial advisers, professional nursing advisers, policy analysts, researchers and lawyers available to help.
Level 3 Willbank Court 57 Willis Street Advocacy Wellington 6011 NZNO provides practical information and advocacy for PO Box 2128 workplace issues, e.g.: Wellington 6140 • if you have questions about your pay, your holidays, Find us on Facebook: nznursesorganisation
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scope of practice, investigations or professional development plan if you think you have been treated unfairly if you could be or have been dismissed if your job is being changed or you are made redundant if you think something unethical is happening if you are concerned about your health and safety if you are undergoing a competency review
Legal Costs
NZNO provides indemnity insurance for members for claims related to professional practice. NZNO indemnity insurance is included in your membership fee and gives you; • Legal advice and representation in relation to professional practice matters • Cover for legal costs up to $500,000 for each claim, to a total of $1,000,000 per year • 24/7 cover, whether you are on or off duty Join NZNO and take the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities that will benefit you, your profession and the health of all New Zealanders
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NZNO Grants and Scholarships
Many scholarships and grants are available to NZNO members. Each scholarship or grant has strict criteria that govern the purpose of the individual award. All applications must be on the correct form with all required information included and must be received at NZNO National Office by 4 pm on the closing date. The range of scholarships and grants include the following categories • Book grants • Undergraduate study • Postgraduate study • Research • Short courses/conference registrations • Overseas study • Conference organisation and key note speakers • Special projects • Enrolled nurse awards • Emergency grants
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Full details of NERF and NZNO national and regional scholarships and grants can be viewed on www.nzno.org.nz Those wishing to endow funds or bequests for education and research may discuss their plans with the NZNO Corporate Services Manager, phone 0800 28 38 48.
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Important dates for 2015 8 March - International Working Women’s Day
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31 March - Southern Regional Convention 21 April - Canterbury/West Coast Regional Convention 28 April - Workers Memorial Day 29 April - Central Regional Convention 5 May - International Midwives Day 5 May - Te Tai Tokerau Regional Convention 7 May - Greater Auckland Regional Convention 12 May - Top of the South Regional Convention 12 May - International Nurses Day 14 May - Hawkes Bay Regional Convention 19 May - Greater Wellington Regional Convention 26 May - Midlands/BOP/Tairawhiti Regional Convention 14 - 16 August - Te Rūnanga o Aotearoa, NZNO Hui-ā-Tau 16 - 17 September - New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Annual General Meeting & Conference 19 September - Women’s Suffrage Day
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In addition to the practical advice and guidance available to NZNO members, we are proud to offer a benefit package of genuine deals that are generally not available to the public. Each of our suppliers offer generous benefits. For the scheme to flourish, take advantage of the deals and support these suppliers who have shown that they value the nursing profession. NZNO member benefit programme is currently under review. More benefits are to be announced during 2014/15 year Visit: www.nzno.org.nz/membership/benefits for more info.
Banking: ANZ Women’s Gym: Curves Accommodation: ASURE
Health Insurance: Accuro
Member Benefit: Union Plus
Paint and Accessories: Resene
Holiday Bach: NZNO Sounds Cottage
Travel Insurance: Crombie Lockwood
NZNO Member Support Centre The easy way to contact NZNO
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EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Start a postgraduate qualification in nursing, midwifery or health care in 2015. Study and work alongside national and international expert practitioners and scholars in clinical practice, leadership, education and research.
ENQUIRE NOW Graduate School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Phone +64-4-463 5363 | Website victoria.ac.nz/nmh
We are committed to provide holistic patient/client centred therapeutic care, nursing and care services where integrity and professionalism are paramount. We specialize in aged care and operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week nationwide.
We Provide Temporary and Permanent Staffing Solutions.
Auckland Office 33 Apollo Drive North Shore Auckland 0632 Phone: 09 4760501
Hamilton Office Level 1, 6 Hill Street Hamilton Lake Hamilton 3204 Phone: 07 9817222
Wellington Office Vodafone Building, Level 16 157 Lambton Quay Wellington 6011 Phone: 04 4605239
www.senatenursing.co.nz
Christchurch Office Unit 5, 3 Settlers Crescent Ferrymead Christchurch 8247 Phone: 03 9282321
Geneva Healthcare