When working in healthcare for any period of time, you can probably recognise moments when a part of you is saying, “Just get through this shift, you will be ok,” while another part is saying, “I’m exhausted.” Then another group of internal parts gather, making lists...
For years, burnout has been framed as something an individual is responsible for protecting themselves from. Management and organisations often tell staff to manage their time better, suggest or provide resilience training, or encourage extra individual self-care....
Given the unique pressures of rural and remote work, such as isolation, limited backup, high acuity, and dual roles such as health worker and community member, it’s no wonder we sometimes find ourselves tired. However, not all exhaustion is the same, and...