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Two-thirds of nurses and midwives in New South Wales are considering quitting, with nearly half actively job hunting—driven by crushing workloads, lack of flexibility, and the impossible juggle between unpredictable shifts and family life, especially for parents. Despite a recent pay raise that brought top earners close to $100K, 70% can’t fully recover between shifts, and 45% admit cutting corners on care due to time pressure and understaffing. Experts warn burnout is eroding clinical expertise and patient safety, while many nurses simply ask for basic flexibility—like shift swaps or job-sharing. A hopeful path forward involves unions and NSW Health piloting new flexible work models, seen as vital to retaining talent and securing the future of healthcare.

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