NSWNMA members Kylie Norris, Raj Janday and Olivia Brasington at a 2024 protest in Griffith. Photo: Oliver Jacques.

Some NSW healthcare staff are receiving better pay and conditions after voting to accept an interim offer from the State Government.

It means public nurses and midwives are being handed a 3 per cent pay increase and improved working conditions, ahead of formal arbitration later this year.

NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) General Secretary Shaye Candish said their acceptance of the interim offer would put money in members’ pockets now.

“Nurses and midwives are struggling to pay their bills in this cost-of-living crisis so any financial relief is welcomed,” she said.

“Improvements to rosters will also provide staff with greater work-life balance.

“However, th

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