Private hospitals argue for Andrews' $3000 bonus to be given to their nurses

Private hospital owners have slammed the Andrews government, claiming that it has ignored their nurses by failing to include them in a $3000 bonus scheme for burnt-out healthcare staff.

However, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and Victoria's nurses' union have urged operators to match the offer, while the state government has stated that private hospitals must pay their employees.

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