The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has suspended its industrial action in Naas General Hospital, as of February 13, after securing a total of 90 posts and review of staffing. Nurses at the hospital had implemented a work-to-rule in response to the HSE failing to cover maternity leave and other vacancies.
The industrial action commenced amid a surge of more than 25 per cent in emergency department attendances over the past three years, ongoing staff shortages, safety risks, and other mounting challenges at the hospital.
An INMO spokesperson said: “The INMO has secured the immediate backfill of 60 vacant nursing posts. These offers will come from existing panels. The union has also secured an additional 30 new posts to cover additional services. A full review of all nurse staffing will begin at the hospital this week against the safe staffing framework.
“The nurses in Naas General Hospital appreciate the immense amount of support they received from the public in Naas and the wider Kildare area this week, particularly during lunch time protests. The Dispute Committee at Naas General Hospital have recommended that members are balloted on proposals next week.”
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