New digital app allows for a more streamlined nurse sourcing and placement service, enhancing employment flexibility and addressing emergency staffing shortages HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 October 2024 - As Hong Kong's population continues to age, the shortage of healthcare manpower becomes increasingly pressing. In response, Quality HealthCare Medical Services Limited (QHMS) is pleased to launch the 'Quality HealthCare Nursing Agency' Mobile App (QHNA Mobile App). This innovative app streamlines the sourcing and placement process for nurses, enabling self-employed nurses and carers to easily discover and manage job opportunities anytime, anywhere, through a range of advanced features designed for greater efficiency and flexibility.
Quality HealthCare Introduces New ‘Quality HealthCare Nursing Agency’ Mobile App to Empower Self-Employed Nurses and Carers with Easy Access to Job Opportunities Hong Kong is experiencing one of the fastest ageing populations globally, with projections indicating that by 2039, 2.52 million people, or 31% of the population, will be aged 65 and above[1]. Meanwhile, the city has only 9.
1 nurses per 1,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than that of other developed countries[2]. This shortage of nurses is expected to persist and potentially worsen in the coming years. "Deeply rooted in Hong Kong, QHMS is committed to supporting the government in alleviating the strain on the public healthcare system," said Elaine Chu, Gene.
