Nurses employed by Te Whatu Ora Health NZ won't be picking up extra shifts this week.
The Nurses Organisation made the suggestion last week, as the winter bonus payment of a hundred dollars ended.
Whangarei Hospital emergency medicine specialist, Dr Gary Payinda says doctors support what nurses are going through and how hard they work.
He hopes they'll get to a resolution that's productive because this can't go on forever.
NZNO chief Paul Goulter hopes to negotiate a better way than incentivising nurses to work extra time, taking into account their health and safety.
He told Tim Dower Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand decided to introduce the winter payment system without engaging the union.
He says they weren't happy as a programme of additional payments incentivises already fatigued workers to do additional shifts.
LISTEN ABOVE
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Breakfast Club
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!