Oceania Healthcare staff fear safety risks due to planned staff cuts

RNZOtago Daily TimesSunday 23 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Workers at five Oceania Healthcare facilities across New Zealand are concerned that reducing the number of nurses and caregivers on shift could jeopardise resident safety. Staff have been informed that their hours will be reduced by an average of 25 per cent as part of a restructure.

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First reported by RNZ, Sun 23 Feb 2025, 6:45am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
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