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1919 - Health - WARREN HEALTH SERVICES

Mookhey, Daniel to the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Regional Water, Minister for Trade and Industry representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research
  1. In 2016-17 what was the average number of years that a registered nurse at Warren Health Service was living in Warren?
  2. How will the Government and the Western Area Health District ensure that the Warren Shire has the required number of health professionals living in the community?
  3. What is the Health Department's policy on local government offers to build housing for health staff on the condition that the Local Health District will enter into a long term lease agreement for said housing?
Answer -

On average the registered nurses employed by Warren Multipurpose Service have lived in the area between 15 - 20 years. The Western NSW Local Health District has a strong focus on promoting opportunities for professional development through new graduate programs, scholarships and bursaries, clinical placements and rotations, and supported career development.

The Western NSW Local Health District is guided by the procurement policy of NSW Health in relation to the housing matters mentioned above, to ensure probity and compliance as a government agency.

Question asked on 22 November 2017 (session 56-1) and published in Questions & Answers Paper No. 136
Answer received on 27 December 2017 and published in Questions & Answers Paper No. 138

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