The New South Wales Nurses' Association

Welcome to the NSWNA website. The New South Wales Nurses' Association (NSWNA) is the registered union for all nurses in New South Wales. The Association represents the industrial interest of nurses employed under all awards and agreements registered in this State in both the public and private sectors. Its role is to protect the interests of nurses and the nursing profession.

Your Union
What is the New South Wales Nurses' Association? » more

Internal Structure
Internal Structure of the New South Wales Nurses' Association. » more

Glossary of Terms
Useful information to know, from UnionsNSW. » more

Democratic Structure
Democratic Structure of the New South Wales Nurses' Association » more

Union Shopper
Everything you need to know about Union Shopper » more

NSWNA Jobs
Current vacancies at the NSW Nurses' Association. » more

Merchandise
Show everyone that you are a nurse and a proud member of the NSW Nurses' Association with our new range of products. » more

History
Two nurses, Evelyn Nowland and a Miss Clancy, began working separately on the idea of a union for nurses and were brought together by the redoubtable Jessie Street who saw the improvement of nurse' wages and conditions as a feminist cause. » more

NurseCover
Nursecover is the NSWNA's comprehensive legal plan that provides legal advice and appropriate representation at Inquests, the Health Care Complaints Commission, the Nurses' Registration Board and the Industrial Relations Commission. » more

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Features and Updates

National Registration Info Package
Essential information for Nurses and Midwives on National Registration to download more » 

HNEAHS 'Balanced Rosters' Study
Download the Hunter New England Area Health Service 'Balancing The Needs' final report here, plus all you need to know about the study. more » 

Union Shopper - NSW directory of services, 2010
An online real view brochure of what Union Shopper has on offer in 2010. more » 

NSWNA Notice Boards
Has your workplace got one? more » 

New NSWNA Merchandise Now Available
Download the Information and Order Form more » 

Reasonable Workloads Guide
Find out more more » 

2010 NSWNA Recruitment Incentive Scheme
Get a $20 gift card for every new member you sign up. more » 



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