NSW Nurses victory

9.7 per cent payrise over three years.

1400 extra nurses. 

Principle of ratios progressed.

NSW Nurses Association (NSWNA) members at public hospitals and community health services around the State have overwhelmingly voted to accept a State Government pay and staffing offer, which provides a 9.7 per cent payrise, after compounding, over three years and approximately 1400 extra nurses by 2013.

At the close of voting last night (February 21) the final vote for the pay and conditions offer was 90 per cent in favour.