Maitland Hospital has welcomed an influx of new team members including nurses, midwives, doctors and allied health professionals, as part of a major boost to workforce capacity in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Between July 2023 and September 2024, the hospital increased its number of full-time equivalent (FTE) staff by 10 per cent, growing by 121 FTE and bringing the total to 1,095 FTE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The staffing increase reflects Maitland\u2019s growing appeal as a place to live and work, supported by the region\u2019s expanding healthcare sector and the $470 million Hospital on Metford Road, which opened in March 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maitland Hospital has worked hard to improve staff retention, build a supportive work environment, and focus on growth and development opportunities \u2013 including through training and education, upskilling into specialty positions, pathway programs and leadership development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minns Labor Government has introduced a broad suite of initiatives to further strengthen the state\u2019s regional health workforce, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019d like to warmly welcome Maitland\u2019s newest team members and thank them for choosing a fulfilling career with NSW Health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAttracting and retaining healthcare workers in regional settings is a longstanding challenge faced by every state and territory in Australia. and the Minns Labor Government is committed to building a more supported regional health workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHunter New England Local Health District\u2019s success in growing its staff is a positive indication that we\u2019re addressing this issue directly and that our workforce initiatives are making a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Member for Maitland, Jenny Aitchison<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMaitland\u2019s reputation as a great place to live, work, and raise a family is clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe significant increase in staffing at Maitland Hospital reflects the confidence that healthcare professionals have in Maitland\u2019s future and the exceptional quality of life our region provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe know there have been significant improvements needed at Maitland Hospital for years, it\u2019s great that the Minister and the entire Minns Labor government are listening and acting to improve this fantastic facility for patients, nurses, doctors, ancillary staff and the broader community.\u201d \u201cThe Maitland region is a fantastic place to live and work, and we look forward to welcoming more colleagues and their families into our vibrant community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe growth in staff numbers, including a nine per cent increase in nurses and midwives, 17 per cent in doctors, and five per cent in allied health professionals, reflects our commitment to both excellent patient care and supporting our colleagues in their professional careers.\u201d \u201cI moved to Maitland from Bendigo, Victoria, in February and was drawn to Hunter New England Local Health District\u2019s strong reputation for mentorship, training, and commitment to education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMaitland Hospital offers an incredibly supportive environment for both patients and staff, with a close-knit collaborative team culture that focuses on empathy and communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s an exciting time to be part of this community and contribute to the growth of health services in the Maitland region.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Maitland Hospital has welcomed an influx of new team members including nurses, midwives, doctors and allied health professionals, as part of a major boost to workforce capacity in the region. Between July 2023 and September 2024, the hospital increased its number of full-time equivalent (FTE) staff by 10 per cent, growing by 121 FTE and … Continue reading “Maitland Hospital welcomes new staff”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29337","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nswnews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29337","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29337"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29337\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29338,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29337\/revisions\/29338"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29337"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29337"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29337"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Acting General Manager Maitland Hospital, Jenny Martin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maitland Hospital Senior Resident Medical Officer Oncology, Sharmila K C<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n