Talent Management for Nurses and Midwives

It is well documented that healthcare systems globally are facing substantial challenges in the recruitment and retention of nursing staff. In response to this challenging healthcare organisations are designing and implementing talent management frameworks, more commonly seen in business and human resource management literature, to get ahead of the vacancy curve.

Talent management as an integrated strategy acknowledges human capital as an organisation’s greatest asset. This practice includes the employee life cycle, builds the capability of staff, and maximises the potential of the employee and organisation.

It is the effective use of focused activities to attract, identify, develop, and retain individuals who are considered to be talented based on an inclusive ideology. Studies indicate that better talent management practices in the public healthcare sector can lead to positive patient outcomes, more productive staff, and a better return on investment.

The aim of this work is to develop and complete a research study designed to understand and inform talent management practices for nurses and midwives in ULHG. By gathering and analysing the relevant data, a stakeholder-informed evidence-based talent management framework for this cohort can be informed.