A monthly publication of the Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation.

1. ZUNO E- NEWSLETTER/ Monthly Issue# 18 February 2017
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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

2. ZUNO E- NEWSLETTER | Monthly Issue#18 FEBRUARY 2017 PAGE2
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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3. ZUNO E- NEWSLETTER | Monthly Issue#18 FEBRUARY 2017 PAGE3
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.or
g/conference2018
Email submission:
cnf@commonwealthnurses.org
Web submission:
http://www.commonwealthnurses.or
g/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.”

4. ZUNO E- NEWSLETTER/ Monthly Issue# 18 February 2017
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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
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