Anaesthetic technicians employed at Bowen and Wakefield Hospitals in Wellington and Hawkes Bay's Royston Hospital are threatening a 24-hour strike. Photo / 123RfAnaesthetic technicians employed at Bowen and Wakefield Hospitals in Wellington and Hawkes Bay's Royston Hospital are threatening a 24-hour strike. Apex advocate Luke Coxon said New Zealand had an acute shortage of anaesthetic technicians, with surgeries now being routinely cancelled due to workforce shortages. "They must realise they need to do so to ensure they have the anaesthetic technicians to staff their hospitals and provide surgeries." They regretted any inconvenience but said the safety of their patients and staff was paramount, the healthcare company said.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 15, 2021 03:45 UTC