New Zealand Heart Failure Workforce Survey 2023

This foundational survey highlights the current status of the heart failure nursing workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand. It suggests that increasing the number of specialised nursing staff, particularly nurse practitioners (NP), to meet international standards would improve access to timely, effective and equitable treatment for all heart failure patients. Increasing NP FTE across hospital and community settings is likely to enhance healthcare and social outcomes, especially in under-served regions. Further research focussing on ethnicity, geographic distribution and workforce participation is recommended to guide targeted workforce development.