Having being continually starved of adequate resources and experience 100’s of early retirements and denied access to the appropriate range of facilities , The PNA concludes that THE IRISH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE IN FREE FALL”  Please click on the link below to the full Report   Read More...

  A number of PNA Members have contacted Head Office to enquire if any other nurse would be interested in 'swapping' the following nursing positions:A Staff nurse position in Donegal with one in the Leinster area.  A staff nurse position in Kildare with one in Portlaoise.A CMHN post in North Dublin...

A Number of requests have been received in head office regarding "Indemnity" forms that Nurses could complete and submit to Management. In this regard please find attached an updated version of the form that we previously circulated.It is our view that the minimum that should be done in any circumstances...

A Number of queries have been received by the PNA and the INO Head Offices recently regarding payment of a Supplementary Pension. This information sheet has been prepared jointly by the PNA and INO for the information of members.
Who can benefit?Payment of a supplementary pension can arise where...

  Please follow the links below for info regarding recruitment opportunities at St Ita's Hospital, Portrane, Co Dublin  http://www.hse.ie/eng/jobs  Job Title  Competition RefJob TypeRegistered Staff Nurse Mental Health IDS01Closing Date Please note that...

 
1. Self Regulation is dead. The 1985 Nurses Act provided for Self Regulation by a Board on which 17 of the 29 members are Nurses and Fitness to Practice had a majority of Elected Nurses.
The New Bill provides for majorities of both the Board and Fitness to Practice to be non- Nurses. Read More...

Labour Court Backs PNA on Qualification AllowanceIn 1999 the Labour Court recommended payment of the specialist Qualification Allowance (€2938 p.a.) to Nurses who had a relevant skills based Qualification which they were using in the course of their work. The Court said the Course must be at Category...

The PNA broadly welcomes the decision of the Mental Health Commission to close admissions to St Itas and St Brendans.In relation to St Brendans negotiations are at an advanced stage to facilitate the opening of the new unit in Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. Sanction has been given for the recruitment...

The PNA has published its submission to the Mental Health Commission on the Code of Practice Mental Treatment Act 2001. To view the document click on this link.

Queries with regard to how Premia and Allowances will be dealt with for 2010 if retiring this year has been clarified by the Department of Health and Children Superannuation Department. You will be aware that Budget 2010 guaranteed anybody retiring in 2010 that their pension would be calculated on the...