Staff Shortage

Nursing crisis: Patient care at risk as staff shortages reach breaking point

Nursing crisis: Patient care at risk as staff shortages reach breaking point

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) is gearing up for a fight. Starting Monday, they’ll ask their members to vote on taking industrial action. Why? Because there aren’t enough nurses in Irish hospitals, and it’s hurting patients. The INMO says the problem is widespread. Cancer wards, children’s units, and end-of-life care are all feeling … Read more

Dublin's National Children's Hospital Faces Severe Staff Shortage

Dublin’s National Children’s Hospital Faces Severe Staff Shortage

Dublin’s National Children’s Hospital in Crumlin is struggling to find staff despite multiple overseas recruitment drives in Kerala and the UAE. The Irish Pediatric Clinical Care Report by the National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) reveals critical staffing shortages impacting the new 42-bed hospital set to open next year. Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) conducted recruitment … Read more