Better Every Shift for Nurses

Text us here. We'd love to hear from you In this episode of Better Every Shift for Nurses we speak with Fiona Fitzgerald and Emily Daley.  From their small gesture of connecting two people a new friendship, collaboration and podcast has grown.   Fiona and Emily celebrate the value of connection, collaborating and conversation about doing things better.  Their work is about helping leaders and...

Text us here. We'd love to hear from you This shift is a bit like that Early shift you arrive to only to find out you are actually rostered for the afternoon.   Some technical difficulties has delayed production of the next episode.  We had a lot of fun recording, this is some of our fun.   If you are enjoying these episodes please share your favourite with a friend or colleague who might too....

Text us here. We'd love to hear from you This episode uncovers the real cost of avoiding feedback, how “being nice” can sabotage growth, and why clear conversations—however uncomfortable—are the greatest kindness. This episode dives into the messy, human side of feedback in healthcare, exploring what happens when we sidestep tough conversations and the ripple effects on individuals and teams,...

Text us here. We'd love to hear from you Some patients leave our shift; others stay in our bodies for years.  In this episode of Better Every Shift , Naomi and Tubi explore the legacies that nursing leaves in us – the patients we still carry, the smells and sounds that transport us back in an instant, and the way our bodies react long after the event is over.  Naomi and Tubi unpack why certain...

Text us here. We'd love to hear from you “Interviews, Mindset and Missed Opportunities: What Panels Really Look For” You’ve done the acting stints. You’ve put in the extra hours. You’ve sat through interview after interview… and still missed out.  In this episode of Better Every Shift , Naomi shares the story of applying twice for the same leadership role — and only getting it the second time....

Text us here. We'd love to hear from you Ever felt technically confident, only to realize there’s a whole new level of understanding waiting for you? Wondered if excellence is a finish line or a journey? Or found yourself growing most in the messy, uncomfortable moments? This episode explores how our “best” is always evolving, and why that’s something to celebrate.  Drawing on our own stories,...

Text us here. We'd love to hear from you Curious how feedback could feel less like a dreaded performance review and more like a daily act of support? Wondering what ballet studios can teach healthcare teams about trust, growth, and radical candor? Ready to rethink how feedback shapes your leadership and team culture?  In this episode, we explore the surprising parallels between ballet and heal...

Text us here. We'd love to hear from you Collect the Tea Room Notes Here If you are enjoying these episodes please share your favourite with a friend or colleague who might too.  Inspire Calm Courage Educator Workshop Series Join now.   www.bettereveryshift.com.au "Is nursing turnover eroding your bottom line? Stop managing the crisis and start leading the culture. Book a Strategic Consul...

Text us here. We'd love to hear from you Navigating remote clinics with limited resources, learning the hard way that authority doesn’t guarantee followership, and discovering the power of curiosity—this episode explores what really happens when you step into a leadership role in healthcare. What do you do when your team pushes back, your plans unravel, and you realize you don’t have all the a...

Text us here. We'd love to hear from you When it's not about you – the impact staff relationships have on care provided.   A patient’s sudden drop in blood pressure, a missing note about medication, and a tense silence between colleagues—this episode dives into the real-life moments where communication, emotion, and teamwork collide. What happens when relationships are strained, emotions...

Text us here. We'd love to hear from you When Handover Neglects the Most Important Thing   Three moments stand out: the heartbreak of a family left in the dark, the hidden gaps in handover that shape patient and family experience, and the quiet power of asking the right questions—especially when grief and culture collide. In this episode of Better Every Shift we dive into the realities of ICU...

Text us here. We'd love to hear from you Tubi and Naomi are leaders with experience across healthcare settings, roles and teams.  They have failed many times and have lots of experience in better ways to care for themselves, their patients and their teams. They are keen to see healthcare delivered better, wellbeing of nurses supported better, and clinician leaders coached better.   In this epi...

Text us here. We'd love to hear from you  What happens when assumptions go unchecked, fear takes over, and no one’s quite sure who’s leading? In this shift, we unpack an ICU-to-ward cardiac arrest that taught us more about communication, leadership, and psychological safety than any textbook or workshop ever could.  Naomi shares a story that’s raw, reflective, and full of those “oh yep, I’ve b...

Text us here. We'd love to hear from you Tubi and Naomi are leaders with experience across healthcare settings, roles and teams.  They have failed many times and have lots of experience in better ways to care for themselves, their patients and their teams. They are keen to see healthcare delivered better, wellbeing of nurses supported better, and clinician leaders coached better.    In this ep...