Health New Zealand's attempting to plug frontline workforce gaps - after this winter placed intense pressure on hospitals around the country. 

It's launched a review of the 20-year-old approach to nursing staffing - and a business case looking at new models, like nurse-to-patient ratios. 

It's also now recruiting for 380 new nursing, midwifery and health care assistants. 

National Chief Nurse Nadine Grey told Heather du Plessis-Allan they'll be a mix of new graduates and overseas hires. 

She says about a quarter will be hired for emergency departments, reflecting demand. 

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Health New Zealand's attempting to plug frontline workforce gaps - after this winter placed intense pressure on hospitals around the country.&nbsp;
It's launched a review of the 20-year-old approach to nursing staffing - and a business case looking at new models, like nurse-to-patient ratios.&nbsp;
It's also now recruiting for 380 new nursing, midwifery and health care assistants.&nbsp;
National Chief Nurse Nadine Grey told Heather du Plessis-Allan they'll be a mix of new graduates and overseas hires.&nbsp;
She says about a quarter will be hired for emergency departments, reflecting demand.&nbsp;
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Nadine Grey: National Chief Nurse Nadine Grey on recruiting 380 new nursing, midwifery and health care assistants

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