o-hospitalceo.jpg Ruth KibbleA former nurse says staff at Oamaru Hospital have been left feeling ''worthless'' after they were informed of an organisational restructure proposed by Waitaki District Health Services on Monday. A document titled ''proposal for change'', distributed to hospital staff on Monday and leaked to the Otago Daily Times, details the roles that may be axed and the reasons behind the move. Some senior staff whose jobs would be cut under the proposal met management personnel before the meetings, she said. Waitaki District Health Services chief executive Ruth Kibble said the restructure was needed to ensure the hospital had the best possible mix of staff. ''We appreciate this consultation document affects some incredibly dedicated and loyal staff of WDHS.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 12, 2019 15:45 UTC