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ZUNO has embarked on mop-up

trainings on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Surgical Checklist for the theatre staff that were left out during the scheduled trainings ahead of the close of the project in March 2017.

The aim of the project is to strengthen nursing leadership influence in Operating theatres and improve the knowledge and skills of theatre teams in the use of the WHO Surgical Checklist as well as improve team work and communication among the theatre teams.

The Safer Surgery Saves Lives project which commenced in 2015 was piloted at University Teaching Hospitals, Kabwe General Hospital and Kabwe Mine Hospital theatres.

Two Hundred and Seventeen (217) members of staff working in Theatres have been trained since the start of

the pilot in 2015, out of which twenty four (26) were trained champions whose role is to lead theatre teams in ensuring patient safety.

ZUNO with support from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) conducted mop-up trainings in Kabwe from the 14th to 16th February 2017 and at the University Teaching Hospitals from 21st to 23rd February 2017.

Those who were not captured in the initial trainings are expected to be captured during the mop-up

trainings. Thirty two (32) staff and fourteen (14) champions have since been trained during the mop-up exercise.

An evaluation of the project is being undertaken to determine the impact it has had against the set objectives.

The Safer Surgery Saves Lives project is being implemented by ZUNO with support of the RCN and funding from Tropical Health & Education Trust (THET).

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Also In this issue GNC Launches 2016-2020

Strategic Plan

Mopani Copper Mine Employees get 8% Salary Increment

ZUNO Nods Creation of New Nursing Positions

4th CNMF Conference: Call for Abstracts

Workshop participants interacting with ZUNO officials during the UTH Safer Surgery Saves Lives Champions training at Cresta Golf View Hotel in Lusaka© ZUNO

ZUNO Conducts Mop-up Safe Surgery Training for Theatre Staff

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On 2nd February 2017, the General Nursing Council of

Zambia (GNCZ) launched its four year Strategic Plan. The aim of the plan is to “To achieve 100 percent compliance to nurses and midwifery standards by 2020.” Guided by the 2016 to 2020 Strategic Plan, the General Nursing Council of Zambia seeks to reposition itself in addressing demands and challenges faced by nurses and midwives in the country in the area of education and practice. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Dr. Jabbin Mulwanda represented the Minister of Health Dr. Chitalu Chilufya during the launch and challenged the council to ensure that the plan is implemented. And GNCZ President Dr. Lonia Mwape is optimistic that the Strategic Plan will help improve the quality of health care service delivery in the country through quality nursing and midwifery training and practice.

Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Service Dr. Jabbin Mulwanda (middle),General Nursing Council President Dr. Lonia Mwape(right) and General Nursing Council of Zambia Registrar Mr. Aaron Banda (left) displaying the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan during the official launch of the General Nursing Council Strategic Plan

Mopani Copper Mine Employees Get 8% Salary Increment

Mopani Copper Mines Plc has increased the basic salary for all

the unionised workers including nurses and midwives by 8% across the board, with effect from 1 January 2017.

This came after the negotiation process for salaries and conditions of service between Mopani Copper Mines Plc and the four unions representing workers at the mine.

The four unions are Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation (ZUNO), Mine workers Union of Zambia (MUZ), National Union of Miners and Allied Workers (NUMAW) and United Mine Workers’ Union of Zambia (UMUZ).

The parties also agreed that the employer contribution in the Mopani Copper Mine Pension Scheme would be increased from 4% to 5% of the employee’s monthly basic salary.

The signed Collective Agreement runs from 1 January 2017 to 31st December 2017. The last collective agreement between the parties was signed in 2015.

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GNC Launches 2016-2020 Strategic Plan

ZUNO Nods Creation of New Nursing Positions

ZUNO President Mr. Liseli Sitali says the creation of new

positions for nursing specialties during the first phase of the restructuring process within the Ministry of Health is positive for the advancement of the nursing and midwifery profession.

The newly introduced specialties include HIV Nurse Practioner, Critical Care, Ophthalmic and Orthopedic nursing etc.

“What is exciting is that positions that never existed are being created and the Bachelor of Nursing Sciences degree holders are finally being considered to hold the newly created position of Clinical Nurse in the clinical area.” Mr. Sitali explained.

The restructuring process has been divided into two phases. The first phase includes reorganisation of Ministry of Health head office, the University Teaching Hospital into five (05 hospitals, Provincial Health Offices and the District Health Offices.

The second phase will cover Health facilities to include Central, General and District Hospitals, Health Centres and Health Posts.

Mr. Sitali further expressed hope that the second phase will be embarked on and completed within the first quarter of 2017.

ZUNO is currently working with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Management Development Division (MDD) to review the MOH establishment.

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CNMF will be holding its 4th Conference on Saturday 10 and

Sunday 11 March 2018 under the theme“LEADING THE WAY:

Nurses and midwives for a safe, healthy and peaceful world”,

at the Royal College of Physicians, Regent’s Park in London,

United Kingdom.

Call for Abstracts

Our world today is far from being safe, healthy or peaceful. Many countries

are experiencing war or civil conflict; there are more refugees than ever before seeking a safe place to live for themselves and their families; bush fires, floods, earthquakes and tsunamis are a frequent occurrence; diseases such as Ebola and Zika threaten health and stability; climate change threatens entire populations.

Nurses and midwives are in a unique position to lead the way in promoting a safe, healthy and peaceful world through their work with individuals in health and education; with vulnerable groups; with young people; in disaster areas and in conflict zones; with refugees; by being an activist; and by influencing governments and their policies.

Your abstract should demonstrate, through your work, your projects, or your research, how you, as a nurse or midwife, are leading the way and contributing to a safe, healthy and peaceful world.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION Submit your abstract of no more than 300 words to the Commonwealth Nurses and

Midwives Federation by 30 June 2017. No late abstract submissions will be accepted.

Abstract submissions must be made using the abstract template which can be downloaded from the CNMF website: http://www.commonwealthnurses.org/conference2018

Email submission: cnf@commonwealthnurses.org

Web submission: http://www.commonwealthnurses.org/conference2018

MORE INFORMATION If you require further information please email: cnf@commonwealthnurses.org

2017 International Nurses Day (IND)

Celebration theme;

“Nursing: A voice to lead - Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.”

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ZUNO Membership is open to nurses and midwives

registered with the General Nursing Council of Zambia (GNCZ), and employed both in the public and private sectors.

Members have the opportunity of advancing their career through ZUNO membership, as the organisation creates an effective platform for networking and capacity building with local and international stakeholders.

Benefits include;

a) Professional

i. Continuous Professional Development

(CPD)

ii. Career guidance and navigation

iii. Access to professional information and

research activities

iv. Participation in professional conferences

v. Lobbying, advocacy and networking

vi. Representation on MOH,GNCZ & PSMD

committees

b) Socio-economic

i. Negotiations on improved conditions of

service (Collective bargaining)

ii. Lobbying & advocacy

iii. Counsel on Financial management

iv. ZUNO Membership souvenirs

c) Caring for Carers

i. Solidarity funds

ii. Support groups

iii. Funeral support

iv. Orphan Education support

v. Psycho-social counseling

d) Legal

i. Protection against discrimination and

mistreatment in places of work

ii. Professional Legal Counsel and support

Discover the benefits of being a ZUNO member

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Tel: +260- 211-281 869

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hardest but until they are

taken the notion of progress

remains only a notion and

not an achievement.”

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