NT Health urges extra staff for Darwin and Palmerston hospitals amid critical shortages
The acting chief executive of NT Health has asked for dozens of surge workers to support Darwin and Palmerston hospitals, which have been under a code yellow since late July.
Facing a code yellow that signals high patient demand and staffing gaps, the two main hospitals in the Northern Territory have been operating under intense pressure. NT Health's acting chief executive appealed for a surge workforce to alleviate the strain. The nurses and midwives union warned that without improved pay and conditions, long-term staffing problems will persist. The call highlights ongoing challenges in the territory’s health system.
Why it matters
Staff shortages at major hospitals risk compromising patient care in the Northern Territory.
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