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Hunter nurses are slamming the NSW Government's new health spending and budget commitments, with concern it won't fix the healthcare crisis.

New Maitland Hospital is undergoing accreditation this week, but it's feared issues around staffing and resourcing could mean the hospital will struggle to meet the standards.

Nurses and midwives are joining their coworkers across the State for a strike on Tuesday, in a push for improved conditions, better nurse-to-patient ratios, and a pay rise.