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Nurses and midwives to bid for 21 per cent rise
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|January 17, 2017
Summary
Nurses and midwives are seeking substantial pay increases to improve staff recruitment and ensure compensation aligns with other professions. This aims to address current workforce challenges in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Workforce Management
- Nursing and Midwifery Economics
Background:
- Current staffing levels for nurses and midwives are insufficient.
- Compensation for nurses and midwives has not kept pace with comparable professions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential demand for significant pay rises among nurses and midwives.
- To explore the impact of pay increases on recruitment and retention.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current pay scales and industry benchmarks.
- Review of recruitment and retention data in nursing and midwifery.
Main Results:
- A significant pay rise is anticipated to be demanded by nurses and midwives.
- Increased compensation is expected to positively influence recruitment efforts.
Conclusions:
- Addressing the pay disparity is crucial for bolstering the nursing and midwifery workforce.
- Strategic pay adjustments are necessary to maintain a competitive and adequately staffed healthcare sector.
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