Campbelltown Hospital has officially joined the frontline of one of NSW’s most significant healthcare reforms, implementing Safe Staffing Levels in its Emergency Department (ED).
Following a targeted recruitment campaign, over 41 full-time equivalent nurses have been added to the ED workforce. The move ensures a one-to-one nurse-to-patient ratio in resuscitation beds and one-to-three ratios in treatment spaces and short-stay units — around the clock.
“The Minns Labor Government is continuing to deliver Safe Staffing Levels, one of the most significant reforms in the way our hospitals have been staffed in decades,” said NSW Health Minister Ryan Park.
Campbelltown’s upgrade marks the latest step in the Government’s rollout, which will see 2,480 FTE nurses delivered over four years.
“This important reform aims to provide better support to our hardworking frontline health staff,” said Campbelltown MP Greg Warren.
The plan is part of a broader suite of measures to support healthcare workers, including scrapping the wages cap, boosting pay, and hiring 500 extra paramedics in regional areas.
Local leaders hailed the reform as a win for the region.
“I’m proud to be part of a government delivering real reform that supports both patients and our frontline workers,” said Member for Leppington Nathan Hagarty.
Camden MP Sally Quinnell added, “I’m so happy to see these roll outs that aim to improve access to safe, high-quality care in our community.”
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan called it “a win for anyone from Wollondilly who uses the hospital.”
