Motion

Motion TitleSupport for Nurses

Motion TextThat this Assembly recognises the immense contribution of all our health and social care staff, including our nursing staff who play an invaluable role in the service; notes that many of our nursing workforce are suffering the physical, psychological and emotional impacts of increased working hours and poor working conditions; further recognises the need for the Executive to act urgently to deal with the challenges facing the nursing workforce; understands that the lack of an appropriately staffed and supported nursing workforce is a key reason for the crisis facing the health service; recognises that the delivery of a sustainable nursing workforce is critical to the transformation of our health service; further notes the particular role of community services within the health and social care system; urges the Department of Health to involve the voice of nurses in the transformation of our health service; and calls on the Minister of Health immediately to prioritise the implementation and funding of the strategy to help retain nurses; and further calls on the Minister of Health to legislate for safe staffing as soon as possible and to develop a comprehensive workforce plan for nursing including a fair pay strategy, appropriate career progression opportunities and fair terms and conditions for all nursing staff.

Motion CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office01/07/2022