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RECORD JULY 2018
ANMF throws support behind Healthscope nurses page 4
ANMF building is officially opened by the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews
Japaras issues policy while cutting night staff
Focus on OVA action
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Know your entitlements Understanding personal and carer’s leave
Inside this edition 2 Know your entitlements 3 Secretary’s report 4 • Premier officially opens our new HQ
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•A NMF throws support behind Healthscope nurses • Japara’s ‘no wake’ policy an excuse to reduce aged care staff, ANMF says •R atios in private aged care agreement a first
Alison O’Gorman, Information Officer
What can I use my personal leave for? You may take personal leave if the leave is taken: a) because you are not fit for work because of a personal illness, or personal injury, or b) to provide care and support to a member of your immediate family , or a member of your household who requires care or support because of:
(i) a personal illness, or personal injury, affecting the household/family member; or
occupational violence and aggression
(ii) an unexpected emergency affecting the household/family member.
• What happens when you report OVA to us
•C ase study: A case study – Koorooman House
•$ 40 million in violence prevention measures
How much personal leave am I entitled to? Below are the personal leave entitlements for full-time employees. If you are part-time your personal leave will accrue on a pro-rata basis according to hours worked.
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• Member profile: Jacinta Blythe • Changes to your member communications • S eminars for public sector nurse and midwife managers
Personal leave entitlements for the majority of nursing, midwifery and personal care staff are covered by enterprise agreements and accrue on the following basis: • First year of service 91.2 hours/year (12 days*) • Second, third and fourth years of service 106.4 hours/year (14 days*)
•C onference keynote to warn of dangers of technology reliance
• Fifth year and thereafter 152 hours (20 days*) for those employed within the public sector 159.6 hours (21 days*) majority of other enterprise agreements^
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• OHS training
• For those nurses without an enterprise agreement 10 days/year
• J ob Rep training
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• Goodbye Melva
• Staff changes
Year of service
Annual entitlement
Accrual rate/ hour
• SIGs
First year
91.2 hours (12 days*)
0.04615 hour/ each hour worked
Second, third and fourth year
106.4 hours (14 days*)
0.05384 hour/ each hour worked
Fifth year (public sector)
152 hours (20 days*)
0.0769 hour/ each hour worked
Fifth year (private and aged care^)
159.6 hours (21 days*
0.08076 hour/ each hour worked
Nurses Award 2010
10 days/year 0.03846 hour/ each hour worked
The following table reflects the full time personal leave accrual rates/hour:
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*Days are based on an average shift length of 7.6 hours ^If you employed in the private sector or aged care, please check your agreement
What happens if I do not use my personal leave? Your unused personal leave will accumulate from year to year. What leave can I take if I need to stay at home with a loved one who is ill? Employees are entitled to take carer’s leave for the purpose of caring for immediate family or members of their household. This leave is deducted from your accrued personal leave. The Fair Work Act 2009 s. 12 and 97 provides the following definition of immediate family/ household member: Immediate family includes a spouse (including a former spouse, a de facto spouse and a former de facto spouse) child, parent, grandparent, grandchild or sibling of the employee or of the employee’s spouse. This definition includes step-relationships (e.g. step-parents and step -children) as well as adoptive relations. A household member is any person who lives with the employee. Am I obliged to give notice before taking personal or carer’s leave? While a number of enterprise agreements have a requirement in regard to notification prior to the shift commencing, the national Employment Standards state that notice must be given to the employer as soon as practicable (which may be a time after the leave has started). This allows for situations where prior notice is not possible. Do I have to give my employer a medical certificate if I take sick leave? Personal leave - Most enterprise agreements allow staff to be absent due to illness for one day without a medical certificate on three separate occasions in each year of employment. For further sick leave days a medical certificate or statutory declaration, or other evidence that would satisfy a reasonable person, must be provided to your employer. Most agreements restrict the use of statutory declarations to three occasions per year for a maximum of three consecutive days on each occasion. Carer’s leave You must establish by production of a statutory declaration or other evidence that would satisfy a reasonable person that a member of your immediate family or household has an illness or injury or an unexpected emergency that requires their care or support and that you are responsible for that care and support. In the case of an unexpected emergency the employee must identify the nature of the emergency. I was off work sick on a public holiday and had the hours deducted from my sick leave (personal leave). Is this correct? No this is incorrect. The National Employment Standards require an employer to pay the day as a public holiday, not as personal leave and not deduct hours from your accrued personal leave. anmfvic.asn.au
Secretary’s report
Your ANMF Lisa Fitzpatrick State Secretary
Mental health nurses under threat Lisa Fitzpatrick, State Secretary Earlier this year mental health nurses became aware their jobs were under threat on the eve of the move to the Turnbull Government’s ‘flexible funding’ rules for Primary Health Networks. This demonstrates a lack of understanding and respect for the mental health nurse role in the primary health care setting. It represents a significant loss for the patients, many with complex, trauma-based mental illness, who relied on them.
Paul Gilbert
Assistant Secretary
Victorian Primary Health Networks, including Western Victoria and the Murray Primary Health Network, advised the existing providers of mental health nursing services earlier this year that their tenders to continue had been unsuccessful and would cease from 1 July. These programs successfully supported people in Victoria with severe and persistent mental illness. They were a legacy of the previous federal Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program (MHNIP), established in 2007.
Pip Carew
Assistant Secretary
MHNIP nurses coordinated patients’ holistic mental, physical and social care including acute interventions, identifying holistic needs such as dental appointments, public housing or NDIS advocacy. The model was evaluated twice and proven effective with greater continuity of care, greater follow-up, timely access to support and increased compliance with treatment plans. The model kept people well and living in the community with the program evaluation finding patients had improved mental and physical wellbeing, employment and were more involved in social and educational activities. In another important measure, hospital admissions decreased by 13.3 per cent. There was an average reduction in admission days of 58 per cent. The average length of stay fell from 37.2 days to 17.7 days. ANMF understands the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network is the only network increasing its mental health nurses under the new funding model.
Cover image: Geelong Private Hospital nurse Pauline Kinsey talks to the media about the hospital’s closure.
The Branch has been raising members’ serious concerns with the Federal Mental Health Minister, Greg Hunt, about the abrupt loss of mental health nurses through some Primary Health Network decisions and the inevitable gaps in continuity of care of patients. At the time of print details about how the Murray and Western Victoria Primary Health
Networks will handle the delicate transition of thousands of patients from existing services remain vague. This will be causing significant distress to those patients who will be losing their therapeutic relationships with their mental health nurse and other health professionals within the previous service. The Turnbull Government responded to ANMF’s concerns about retaining mental health nursing services during the transition process for new tenders, with Wannon MP Dan Tehan announcing the Western Victoria Primary Network would receive an additional $1.1 million to retain mental health nursing services. In addition Minister Hunt informed Mallee MP Andrew Broad that Murray Primary Health Network had received top-up funding to also assist in the transition of services. Both the Western Victoria and Murray Primary Health Networks are yet to confirm how and when they will provide the additional mental health nursing services. ANMF has written to both CEOs of the networks asking for confirmation that the government’s top-up funding is being used for the purpose intended. ‘Fragmented’, ‘service gaps’, ‘disjointed’ and ‘hard to navigate’ are words often used to describe our mental health system. Funding changes, designed to improve service efficiency and effectiveness of suicide prevention and access to the right mental health care for our most vulnerable patients, should not place those patients at a greater disadvantage. Time is running out to ensure a smooth transition. Violence prevention check The Andrews Government has allocated $17 million to health services for violence prevention projects since 2015, with a further $3 million being allocated in a fourth funding round that closed on 27 April. Members can check the specific projects funded at their health service via a full list published on the ANMF website at anmfvic.asn.au/ovaprojects We encourage members to report back to us via records@anmfvic.asn.au on whether projects funded in rounds one and two have been implemented.
On the Record is the official publication of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victorian Branch). OTR is published monthly. Authorised by L Fitzpatrick, Secretary, ANMF (Vic Branch), Melbourne.
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Premier officially opens our new HQ The Premier, Daniel Andrews, has formally opened the ANMF (Vic Branch) headquarters at 535 Elizabeth Street. The 10-storey, environmentally sustainable building was constructed to meet the growing needs of the Branch’s membership – now more than 82,000-strong. The Premier addressed a gathering of 250 special guests including Minister for Mental Health Martin Foley, Special Minister of State Gavin Jennings, ACTU President Sally McManus, Victorian Trades Hall Secretary Luke Hilikari, other trade union leaders, ANMF staff and Reps. Mr Andrews said it was an honour to be invited to officially open the ANMF (Vic Branch) headquarters: ‘I know as a son, as a parent, as a partner how important the love the care and the skill of every member of this union is, how much it matters – to save lives, to change lives, to provide dignity where it seems there is none, to provide hope when there seems like there is none.’
The Premier said he was not going to give a long list of what his government has done since being elected in November 2014 but looked forward to building on the reforms achieved in partnership with the ANMF (Vic Branch), including legislating nurse/ midwife to patient ratios. The Premier was speaking in the 400-seat Carson Conference Centre, named to honour former ANMF (Vic Branch) Secretary Barbara Carson, who led the first Victorian nurses’ strike in 1985. The Carson Conference Centre can be used for members’ activities and events and is available for hire. The space also splits into two discreet spaces for smaller seminars and presentations. The building, designed by award winning Crone Architects, also includes a modern Student Hub and library with numerous break-out spaces and classrooms as well as a state-of-the-art, simulation nursing laboratory to facilitate integrated practical, clinical and theoretical learning.
ANMF throws support behind Healthscope nurses ANMF (Vic Branch) has negotiated above-agreement redundancy packages for Healthscope nurses who are losing their jobs with the shock closure of the company’s Cotham Private and Geelong Private hospitals. Victorian Health Minister Jill Hennessy offered hope to more than 200 nurses being made redundant by the closures, announcing the Andrews Government would identify 117 job opportunities within Barwon Health and other positions in some metropolitan networks. Ms Hennessy said that Healthscope nurses who were losing their jobs would be given preference for the positions. Healthscope announced on 22 May that Cotham Private Hospital in Kew and Geelong Private Hospital would both be closed gradually over the following four weeks, saying they 4
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were no longer financially viable. The closures meant the loss of 417 jobs across the two hospitals.
Long-term, regular casuals will receive a payment equivalent to 50 per cent of the enterprise agreement severance pay scale.
Severance pay for Healthscope nurses negotiated by ANMF (Vic Branch) ranged from four weeks’ pay for nurses who had worked for the company for one-two years, to 20 weeks for nurses who had 25 years and over with the company – eight weeks more than severance pay under the enterprise agreement.
ANMF (Vic Branch) Secretary Lisa Fitzpatrick described the closure of Healthscope’s facilities on 19 June and the accompanying loss of jobs as ‘incredibly distressing’ for the affected ANMF members and their families.
July 2018 rates of pay will be used to calculate severance payments and pay in lieu of notice. Nurses who have been working for Healthscope for seven years or more will also receive greater long service leave payments than their entitlements under the agreement, ranging from 6.06 weeks (for seven-eight years’ service) to 1.76 weeks per year of service for nurses who have spent nine or more years with the company.
Ms Fitzpatrick said ANMF’s support for members included negotiating a redundancy package that reflected community standards, ensuring members received their entitlements and assistance with finding new positions. ‘We are very appreciative of the Andrews Government working so hard and so quickly to assist nurses and others gain employment. Our members’ gratitude was palpable at the meeting when Minister Hennessy made the announcement.’
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Ratios in private aged care agreement a first An enterprise agreement ANMF (Vic Branch) has negotiated with TLC Aged Care provider includes minimum staffing ratios and a skill mix clause – a first in Victorian private aged care for a major network.
Japara’s ‘no wake’ policy an excuse to reduce aged care staff, ANMF says
ANMF (Vic Branch) acknowledges that TLC is an industry trailblazer for agreeing to staff to resident ratios and setting an example for other private aged care providers. TLC has 11 aged care facilities with two more being developed (one being the merger of two existing facilities into a 260-bed mega facility in Geelong).
Kirralee nursing home in Ballarat From one registered nurse and five personal care workers to one registered nurse and four personal care workers for 113 residents.
The agreement is a step in the right direction, stipulating that there will be a minimum of two registered nurses in most TLC homes on AM shifts and three registered nurses on AM shifts in homes with more than 150 beds. On night shift in larger homes, an enrolled nurse will be rostered in addition to the registered nurse after hours coordinator.
Kelastan nursing home in Wendouree From one registered nurse and five personal care workers to one registered nurse and three personal care workers for 90 residents.
The clause sets a minimum staffing (excluding director of nursing/care manager) of: • one nurse/carer per seven residents on an AM shift
Mirradong nursing home in Bendigo From one registered nurse and four personal care workers to one registered nurse and three personal care workers for 90 beds across three wings (including a dementia unit).
• one to eight on PM shifts and
The Age reported that Japara’s notice with the new policy said: ‘Checking the resident is still breathing or has not fallen out of bed is not a valid reason to check the resident.’ ‘The routine of “doing rounds” during the night shift is based upon a hospital culture, not a home environment – routine checks for safety and breathing are not necessary,’ the notice said.
Springvale nursing home From one registered nurse and three personal care worker to one registered nurse and two personal care workers from 11pm–7am, for 75 beds and three wings.
The policy, part of ACSAG/Japara’s move from what it called a ‘rounds-based’ roster model to a ‘needs based model’, has accompanied proposed staffing reductions on night shifts at many ACSAG/Japara facilities.
Millward nursing home in Doncaster East From one registered nurse and 10 personal care workers for 162 beds, across four wings, to one registered nurse, one enrolled nurse and seven personal care workers.
ANMF (Vic Branch) has described ACSAG/Japara aged care operator’s new ‘no wake’ policy for residents as a thinly veiled excuse to reduce staff. Under the company’s ‘Respecting Night Time for Residents – Etiquette Guidelines’, staff were told that entering residents’ rooms at night and visually checking on residents without an obvious and specific care need should cease.
ANMF has raised concerns with Japara management about the proposed reductions including at Lower Plenty Garden Views nursing home, where it has been mooted that one registered nurse and four personal care workers are rostered to care for 90 residents at night, over two floors. ANMF raised concerns with facility management that the proposed reduction would lead to increased falls and reduced care for vulnerable residents with dementia requiring reassurance overnight.
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Proposed night duty cuts at ACSAG/Japara nursing homes include:
Central Park nursing home in Windsor From one registered nurse, one enrolled nurse and eight personal care workers for 165 residents over a six-level building, to one registered nurse, one enrolled nurse and six personal care workers. Kingston Gardens nursing home Increased from 72 beds to 90 beds with an increase in staff of just one personal care worker, from one registered nurse and three personal care workers to four PCWs. In September it is proposed to increase to 128 beds with another staff increase of just one personal care worker.
• either 1:20.5 or 1:22.5 on night shift, depending on whether the home is in Group 1 or Group 2. (Groups are largely based on size, with Group 2 homes mostly above 130 beds). The new enterprise agreement includes wage increases of 10.25 per cent over four years and the introduction of two weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer and one week paid parental leave for the secondary carer. The agreement also commits TLC to a default position of replacing staff absent on personal or annual leave on a ‘like for like’ basis, unless there are exceptional circumstances such as a sudden drop in occupancy. Under the agreement, TLC can roster short shifts to cover peak workload periods but must roster sufficient staff to cover the ratio care hours for that shift. For example if the PM ratio of 1:8 in a 105 bed facility means 13 nurses and carers across the whole shift, this totals 110.5 nurse/carer ratio hours (13 staff x nominal length of PM shift at 8.5 hours). TLC has also agreed to an increase in the minimum engagement for part-time staff to three hours.
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In focus: action on occupational violence and aggression What happens when you report OVA to us If you experience occupational violence or aggression, ANMF (Vic Branch) encourages you to report the incident to us, as well as to your employer. Violence and aggression is not acceptable in any workplace and all ANMF members have a right to safety at work. When you report an incident of occupational violence or aggression (OVA) to us via our website online form, this is what happens: 1. The report is distributed to the industrial organiser and industrial officer allocated to your health facility and there will be internal discussions about how to manage your case, involving the organiser, industrial officer and occupational health and safety officers. 2. You should be contacted within 24 business hours to make sure you are OK and have supports in place. You will also be offered referral to the Nursing & Midwifery Health Program Victoria, a free counselling and support service for Victorian nurses and midwives. The ANMF staff member who contacts you may ask you for more details of the incident, or to clarify details.
A case study – Koorooman House Early this year members working for Koorooman House nursing home in Leongatha reported a number of incidents of occupational violence and aggression to ANMF (Vic Branch) and to Gippsland Southern Health Service management. The ANMF (Vic Branch) worked collaboratively with the nursing home’s management and ANMF members to put in place measures to prevent and manage occupational violence and aggression (OVA). An OVA working group was established, with members including ANMF staff, Koorooman House Job Reps, an HSR and Gippsland Southern Health Service management. The working group came up with the following measures: • Providing walkie talkies to staff as an interim measure, while the purchase of personal duress alarms was investigated. • Providing de-escalation training for staff members. • Reviewing the Koorooman House processes for resident admission and behaviour management. • Managerial training at Koorooman House in critical incident response, and responding to Code Greys, Code Blacks, and incident investigation procedures.
• Developing an occupational violence and aggression assessment tool which will be used across the organisation. • Providing training for staff in how to fill out a Riskman incident report, with particular emphasis on occupational violence and aggression reporting. • Conducting a mock critical incident exercise, to include night duty supervisors and Koorooman House assistant nurse unit managers. Implementing these measures are a workin-progress. There has been one serious incident of occupational violence and aggression reported to ANMF since the working group was established but overall there has been less violence and aggression at Koorooman House. ANMF members also feel more clear and confident about reporting violence or aggression, and that changes will occur as a result of reporting to us.
3. ANMF (Vic Branch) may organise a members’ meeting at your health facility for a general discussion of safety issues. Some members may not want it known that they submitted an OVA report and any actions we take will be sensitive to this. 4. There are a range of actions ANMF (Vic Branch) takes to follow up your issues and these vary depending on the incident reported. They may include referral of the incident to WorkSafe, assisting you to make a WorkCover claim and discussing with your employer measures to improve safety in your workplace. Under the Occupational Health & Safety Act (2004) an employer ‘must, so far as is reasonably practicable, provide and maintain for employees of the employer a working environment that is safe and without risks to health.’ If you are experiencing occupational violence or aggression, report to us via this form: anmfvic.asn.au/ovareport
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Koorooman House nursing home in Leongatha
Northern Hospital notification brings OVA action An OVA notification to ANMF after an incident at Northern Hospital has led to staff training and systemic changes. On 1 April police were called to restrain a patient who attacked staff after they tried to stop the patient self-harming. After nurses reported the OVA incident to ANMF, a members’ meeting was called. Members identified a lack of staff training in responding to OVA and the management of clinical aggression, a lack of patient risk assessment, and a need for the code black
definition to be expanded beyond OVA incidents involving a weapon. ANMF’s discussions with hospital management prompted staff training in OVA and management of clinical aggression, all clinical areas of the hospital are now classified as high risk, and the code black process now includes calling police if staff feel an OVA incident cannot be managed internally. anmfvic.asn.au
$40 million in violence prevention measures
Diary App OVA notification
The Andrews Government has allocated $40 million for capital works and other measures to prevent violence against health workers since 2015.
If you are experiencing occupational violence or aggression, you can notify the ANMF (Vic Branch) using the ANMF Diary App. Download the app at anmfvic.asn.au/app
The Victorian Government has allocated $17 million in three rounds of funding for capital works to prevent violence in public health services. Another $3 million in the Health Service Violence Prevention Fund will be allocated to Victorian public health services in a fourth round of funding which closed on 27 April. Funding has been allocated as follows: Round one: 2015–16 $3 million for violence prevention projects to health facilities, with half going to acute and half to mental health services. Round two: 2016–17 $7 million between acute and mental health services for violence prevention Round three: 2017–18 $7 million to health services for safety improvements in acute and mental health wards.
Security measures such as installation of closed circuit TV, duress systems and access control measures, such as security swipe doors are some of the common violence prevention projects funded. Redesigning spaces to enable staff to leave if they are at risk; improving lighting; installing safety glass; providing stab resistant vests to security staff and improving the amenity of patient spaces were other anti-violence measures funded. More than 60 health services have received funding for safety initiatives. In June 2017, following the fatal attack on surgeon Patrick Pritzwald-Stegman at Box Hill Hospital, Health Minister Jill Hennessy announced an additional $20 million would be spent on anti-violence measures including new security guard positions and behavioural assessment rooms.
Some examples of projects funded in Round 3
Eastern Health Funding for installation of CCTV at external entrances at Maroondah and Box Hill hospitals 150 portable duress alarms for the ambulatory care and acute home visiting services Swipe activated mechanisms for bedrooms in all acute mental health inpatient settings, client-activated duress alarm systems
Peninsula Health Funding for an additional 35 CCTV cameras and a fixed duress alarm system at Frankston Hospital
Austin Health Establishment of sensory rooms for behaviour de-escalation
Melbourne Health Funding for installation of 110 CCTV cameras and 23 fixed position duress buttons to public areas within patient-based wards and departments of the Royal Melbourne Hospital
St Vincent’s Health Funding for 22 stab resistant vests for security officers at St Vincent’s Hospital, Fitzroy Improvement of access control systems and duress alarms in Daly Clinics, Bolte lifts and fire doors, and foyer doors and fire escapes
Bendigo Health Installation of laminated safety glass in reception area Swipe card activated door mechanisms for three building entrance doors Additional egress doorways and windows for mental health interview rooms.
Albury Wodonga Health Upgrade of alarm and swipe card access system for Wodonga Hospital
ANMF (Vic Branch) has posted on our website the full list of projects funded in the first three funding rounds at anmfvic.asn.au/ovaprojects We encourage members to report back to ANMF via records@anmfvic.asn.au on whether projects funded in rounds one and two have been completed.
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Member profile: Jacinta Blythe Even after 31 years as a midwife – including 22 years as a home visiting midwife – Jacinta Blythe still feels blessed. Jacinta continues to feel passionate about making a difference in women’s lives. ‘There’s a lot happening to a woman’s body soon after they’ve had a baby. For me, job satisfaction is knowing that I’ve made even a small difference to that lady’s experience – and made her experience as positive as possible,’ she said. Jacinta is a domiciliary midwife working for Werribee Mercy Hospital, which services the biggest growth corridor in the country. She visits women in their homes within the fortnight after they have given birth, prior to the first visit from a maternal and child health nurse. The visit might involve breastfeeding advice, checking on any birth-related sutures or wounds, debriefing about the birth experience, and generally checking in on the health of mother and baby. In the first decade of her career, Jacinta worked as a midwife in the birth suite, moving six times in seven years around the country with her engineer husband and their children. But when she began visiting women after they had left hospital and were home with their babies, Jacinta had found her niche. ‘If you can find a job that you’re passionate about and can go home every day feeling satisfied, for me that’s huge… I really feel blessed to be so content with my job, and for me that’s the domiciliary area,’ Jacinta said. When a woman is back home in her own environment, it is often easier to build a relationship in which she feels safe to talk about her birth experience, particularly if it did not go according to plan. ‘Sometimes it takes the second visit to feel the trust. Other times you get the whole spiel from the moment you walk in the door,’ Jacinta smiled.
For women who wanted a vaginal birth and had to have a caesarean birth or other unplanned intervention, Jacinta empathises with her clients’ disappointment, while reassuring them the best outcome is that both mother and baby are healthy. Part of her continued passion for the job is not knowing who or what she will be dealing with on any given day. ‘I don’t ever want to feel like things are so routine that I lose that expertise and that energy,’ Jacinta said. ‘Every day’s different. I think that’s the big thing for me in domiciliary. Every day and every client is different. For me that’s variety and that’s a challenge that keeps me on my toes every day. ‘On paper those ladies can be beautifully coping and have gone home and everything’s good, the history’s good, and you get there and they’re having the day three blues and they can’t do anything but cry.’ In over 30 years in the field, there have been some significant changes; for one, women used to stay in hospital for five days after a normal
delivery and seven if they had had a caesarean. Now a woman is lucky if, as at Werribee Mercy Hospital, she is able to stay in hospital for two nights after giving birth (and three nights after a caesarean). The other huge difference is the mobility of families and what that has meant for the support available to women after giving birth. Nowadays it is not uncommon for new parents to live far from the helping hands of their families. But on the flipside, breastfeeding support has improved, Jacinta said. ‘Breastfeeding’s hard work, let’s be honest, and I would think it’s changed in that we’ve got a lot more support services, that the ladies don’t just have the midwives, they have lactation consultants they can see.’ Jacinta is a member of the Victorian Midwifery Homecare Special Interest Group. The group’s annual conference will take place on 8 August at the ANMF (Vic Branch), 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Visit anmfvic.asn.au/vmh for further details about the Victorian Midwifery Homecare SIG or the conference.
2018–19 ANMF membership fee changes
Membership category
Monthly increase
Register nurse/midwife more than 24 hours
$1.03
Most ANMF (Vic Branch) membership fees will increase from 1 July 2018 for the 2018–19 financial year by two per cent.
Registered nurse/midwife less than 24 hours
$0.77
Enrolled nurse more than 24 hours
$0.77
The increase will enable ANMF to continue to provide members with professional indemnity insurance; and legal, professional, industrial and workplace health and safety support, advice and representation, and increase and improve our resources.
Enrolled nurse less than 24 hours
$0.47
Assistant in nursing more than 24 hours
$0.77
Assisting in nursing less than 24 hours
$0.47
Student working / direct entry midwife working as AIN/PCW - more than 24 hours
$0.77
Student working / direct entry midwife working as AIN/PCW - less than 24 hours
$0.47
Student nurse / midwife (not working in the health or aged care industry)
no change
Primary carer leave
no change
Bolton Clarke community care health aide
$0.37
Dental nurse
$0.37
Nurse / midwife academic (cash)
$0.41
Nurse / midwife academic
$0.31
Associate (i.e. non practising, retired)
$0.16
Full-time and part-time financial members receive an annual $400 credit to access modules on the ANMF’s online CPD Portal at cpd.anmfvic.asn. au to support meeting your registration renewal requirements. Students and associate members receive an $80 annual credit. Parental care leave members receive a $120 annual credit. ANMF members also have access to affordable, quality face-to-face education and training courses at a reduced cost in our new state of the art nursing laboratories and classrooms. The Branch continues its campaigns to end violence in health services, introduce private aged care staffing ratio law and to ‘Change the Rules’ for fairer pay and conditions. Membership fees are tax deductible as a work-related expense. A full schedule of the 2018–19 membership fees is available by calling the membership department on 9275 9333 or regional toll free on 1800 133 353, or visiting anmfvic.asn.au 8
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Changes to your member communications In October, ANMF’s federal magazine ANMJ is going quarterly and your Victorian Branch will introduce a new quarterly print magazine. Recently we sent out an email to our members asking to help name the new magazine. We provided three options – ‘Care matters’, ‘24/7’ and ‘1901’ (for the year our Branch of ANMF was formed), plus the opportunity for you to suggest a title. More than 480 members responded, many with suggestions of your own. One title that resonated was The Handover. We loved this play on words referencing the delivery of information that is crucial to your professional practice. We will send the first edition of The Handover to your home with the ANMJ, in October. You’ll then be able to choose whether you want your quarterly magazine delivered as a printed or digital version when future editions are sent out in January, April, July and October 2019. The new quarterly magazine will feature longer reads, diving deep into the topics that
interest you as nurses, midwives, personal care workers and union members. Revamped digital On the Record Don’t worry, your On the Record, and all the latest news from your union, will still be available online. We are building an online news site that will make our news and interviews easier to read, view and share. We will email you a selection of stories from the site monthly, as On the Record, as well as an e-news in the alternate fortnight. The first revamped digital On the Record will be sent to you in October if we have your home email address and you have not unsubscribed to ANMF (Vic Branch) communications. If you are currently not receiving our email communications, please email media@anmfvic.asn.au and we will make sure you are on our list.
Conference keynote to warn of dangers of technology reliance
Seminars for public sector nurse and midwife managers Seminars will be held in August for public sector nurse/midwife unit managers, and directors of nursing and midwifery about the new classification structure for nurse/ midwife unit managers to be introduced in April 2019. The metro and regional consultation seminars are a follow-up to the survey about the new classification structure, distributed to public sector nurse/midwife unit managers on 28 May. ANMF (Vic Branch) will notify members when the seminar details are finalised or keep checking anmfvic.asn.au The review of the classification structure for nurse/midwife unit managers is part of the 2016–20 Public Health Sector Enterprise Agreement. The new structure will be implemented from the first pay period on or after 1 April 2019.
The importance of nurses and midwives using their observational skills, rather than relying on technology for patient safety, will be explored in a keynote presentation at this year’s Australian Nursing & Midwifery Conference. Critical care nurse and midwife, Dr Wendy Pollock and nurse, midwife and historian Dr Madonna Grehan will make a joint presentation titled ‘At the brink of death: historical and contemporary perspectives on the power of observation in maternal care’. Dr Pollock and Dr Grehan will draw on case studies from maternity care in Victoria to illustrate how observational skills can detect deterioration in pregnant women and the dangers of becoming overly dependent on the use of monitoring equipment.
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The one day conference, on Monday 10 September at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, will feature leading Australian and international expert speakers providing the latest research and best clinical practice. Safety in healthcare will be a theme of this year’s conference, with Deputy CEO/Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer Anne Marie Keenan, from Safer Care Victoria presenting on quality and safety in the Victorian healthcare system.
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The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Conference, presented by ANMF (Vic Branch) is this country’s premier education event for the nursing and midwifery professions. Monday 10 September 2018 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Register at anmfvic.asn.au/anmc2018
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Training OHS courses Nurses, midwives and personal care workers are exposed to many hazards including manual handling, violence and aggression, bullying and harassment, stress, shiftwork, hazardous substances and infectious diseases. Health and Safety Reps (HSRs) are the highly dedicated representatives who work to maintain a safe and professional workplace. Become an HSR or upgrade your HSR skills at one of our courses. Under Section 67 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, HSRs and Deputy HSRs, after being elected, are entitled to attend a five-day course. The course must be WorkSafe approved and chosen by the HSR in consultation with their employer. The HSR is entitled to time off work with pay and the costs associated with attendance at the course paid by the employer. Under OHS legislation and guidelines, employers must not obstruct or prevent HSRs from attending an approved course. The ANMF conducts WorkSafe Victoria approved courses. These courses are conducted subject to number of registrants. For further details about OHS training and conferences visit anmfvic.asn.au/reps
Job Rep training 2018 ANMF provides free metropolitan and regional education and training programs for Job Representatives. The two key programs are Foundations and Keeping it Organised. 1. Job Rep Foundations program This is an introductory program course for new Job Reps and those who need a refresher after three years. This comprises a prerequisite online module, plus a one-day face to face program. This program is designed to help you understand the role of the Job Rep, the Branch structure, the industrial relations system and the history of unions, and the role of unions today. You will learn tools, strategies and resources for building a stronger ANMF presence in your workplace. This program is held monthly in Melbourne, and in eight regional locations in 2018. Job Rep Foundation dates are: •
Traralgon – Tuesday 28 August
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HSR Initial OHS Training Course (WorkSafe Victoria approved)
HSR Refresher OHS Training Course (WorkSafe Victoria approved)
Part 1 – 29, 30, 31 August 2018 Part 2 – 10, 11 September 2018 Location: ANMF (Vic Branch), Melbourne Time: 9am – 5pm each day Cost: $750 (payable by employer) CPD: 35 Hours Register: goo.gl/NZkSp1
25 July 2018 Location: Melbourne Time: 9am – 5pm Cost: $250 (payable by employer) CPD: 7 Hours Register: goo.gl/41gw35
This five-day course relates specifically to health and aged care workplaces, with a strong focus on issues and hazards relevant to nursing and midwifery, and is designed to equip elected HSRs and Deputy HSRs with an understanding of the OHS regulatory framework. It is also designed to provide participants with the skills required to implement effective hazard control strategies in the workplace.
This one-day refresher course relates specifically to health and aged care workplaces, with a strong focus on issues and hazards relevant to nursing and midwifery, and is designed to refresh HSRs’ knowledge and understanding of the OHS regulatory framework.
2. Keeping it Organised program This two day program provides active Job Reps (and those who want to become more active at the local level) the opportunity to learn and plan together with their ANMF Organiser and workplace Job Reps. The program includes learning a problem solving approach to address workplace issues, using EBA clauses; and exploring ways to build ANMF’s member density, activity and profile in your workplace. Most importantly, this program provides participants dedicated planning time with other workplace Reps and their Organiser, to follow up in the workplace. Job Reps need to register for the program dates and locations associated with their Organiser as follows: Keeping it Organised dates are: •
Traralgon – Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 August (Quinn McGuinness and Kylie Martin)
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Melbourne – Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 August (Christian Sanderson and Richard Joske)
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Melbourne – Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 September (John Mills and Judith Milne)
If you are unsure which program applies to you, please contact Job Rep admin support for assistance: jrt@anmfvic.asn.au
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more2018 involvedscheduled with your union attraining the workplace, Forbe all dates you can or an experienced Job Rep looking for a refresher, we have a program to meet here: your needs. check the website Our Job Rep training is fee free and is designed anmfvic.asn.au/jobreptrainingdates to provide you with important and useful and knowledge to help Orinformation, you canskills download the brochure with you carry out your role confidently. all jrt@anmfvic.asn.au of the 2018 training dates here: 03 9275 9333 anmfvic.asn.au/JobRepTrainingBrochure
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Goodbye Melva, you will be missed ANMF (Vic Branch) has farewelled the much-loved Melva Austin, who retired after an impressive 28 years of service to our union members. A New Zealander, Melva was a psychiatric nurse and staff development officer at Tokenui Hospital before crossing the ditch and securing a nursing position at Prince Henry’s Hospital in Melbourne in 1986. Melva joined the ANMF (Vic Branch) in 1990 as an information officer. In 1992 she divided her time between roles at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, working for the Victorian Trades Hall Council and ANMF. In 1993 ANMF (Vic Branch) appointed Melva as a relieving organiser and information officer for the Branch.
From 1995 Melva worked in education and training for the Branch and two years later, was appointed as a Job Representative educator. As a Job Rep training coordinator – the position she held upon her retirement – Melva travelled around Victoria training Job Reps and providing dedicated, passionate support to the Job Rep members who play a crucial role as the union’s conduit in the workplace. Melva will also be remembered by her colleagues for her delightfully cheeky sense of humour, bestowing of gifts, and support in difficult times.
Other staff changes Natalie Davies, a registered nurse at Austin Hospital, has commenced with ANMF (Vic Branch) as an industrial organiser, filling in for Richard Joske, until 10 February 2019. Mr Joske will be temporarily replacing organiser Nicole Smith, who is taking on the role of maternity services officer while Julianne Barclay is on long service leave until 5 February 2019. Samantha Casey has been appointed to the position of industrial relations organiser and Gail Were is now a relieving industrial organiser. Industrial officer Megan Reeve has returned from primary carer’s leave and industrial officer Rima Tawil’s appointment has been made permanent.
Special Interest Groups Advance Care Planning
Executive Meeting Thursday 19 July, 2pm – 4pm Classroom M2, ANMF (Vic Branch) 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Members Meeting Thursday 19 July, 4pm – 6pm Classroom M2, ANMF (Vic Branch) 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Inq: Anne Marie Fabri (ACP SIG Secretary) annemarie.fabri@nh.org.au 9495 3235
ANZANAC HIV Nursing
Education Session Wednesday 18 July, 5pm – 9pm Classroom M2, ANMF (Vic Branch) 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Inq: Milena Pinamonti 0466 280 445 anzanac.vic@gmail.com
CoNSA Vic/Tas Inq: consavt@gmail.com
Day Surgery Inq: Chris Guidotti chris_guidotti@y7mail.com
Diabetes Nurse Educators Inq: Catherine Wallace-Wilkinson 0411 557 631 positivehealth@bigpond.com
Immunisation Nurses Inq: INSIG administration membership@immunisationnursesvic.org.au
Injured Nurses Support Group
Safe Patient Handling
Inq: Annie Rutter 1300 760 602
Inq: Stephen Morley smorley@bendigohealth.org.au
Medical Imaging Nurses Association
Victorian Association of Maternal and Child Health Nurses
Inq: Deborah Shears deborah.shears@i-med.com.au
Orthopaedic Nurses Association
Professional day Thursday 26 July, 8am – 6pm ANMF (Vic Branch) East Auditorium 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Inq: Cheryl Dingey 9345 7027 onavic@anmfvic.asn.au Twilight Evening Wednesday 22 August, 5.30pm – 7.30pm Classroom M1, ANMF (Vic Branch) 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Inq: Cheryl Dingey 9345 7027 onavic@anmfvic.asn.au
Palliative Care Nurses
Members Meeting and Annual General Meeting Monday 20 August, 6pm – 8.30pm Classroom M2, ANMF (Vic Branch) 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Inq: Catherine Hutchings records@anmfvic.asn.au
Pre-Admission Nurses Association Inq: Kate Hussey k.hussey@healthscope.com.au
Executive Meeting Wednesday 11 July, 6pm – 9pm Classroom M2, ANMF (Vic Branch) 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Inq: VAMCHN executive vamchn.group@gmail.com
Victorian Association Of Research Nurses Inq: Sean Hosking records@anmfvic.asn.au
Victorian Midwifery Homecare
Annual Conference Wednesday 8 August, 8am to 3.30pm Inq: Ingrid Ridler IRidler@mercy.com.au
Victorian Rehabilitation and Subacute Service Nurses Victorian School Nurses Network Meeting Tuesday 31 July, 5.45pm – 9.45pm Classroom M1, ANMF (Vic Branch) 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Inq: Gina Harrex 0401 717 352
Victorian Urological Nurses Society Inq: thea@neu.net.au
Visit anmfvic.asn.au/interest-groups for Special Interest Group information.
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IV cannulation for registered nurses and midwives
Member $200 Non-member $280 Job Rep or SIG member $190
CPD: 6 HOURS, COURSE CODE: 6862
CPD: 6 HOURS, COURSE CODE: 6791
Monday 16 July 2018, 9am – 5pm Presenter ACCCN accredited trainers
Friday 17 August 2018 2018, 9.30am – 4.30pm Presenter Kate Potter
ACCCN recommends annual recertification in advanced life support, and offers a one-day theoretical and practical Paediatric advanced life support recertification program for healthcare professionals who have previously completed a formal paediatric ALS course. Based on the latest Australian Resuscitation Council Statements on Basic and Advanced Life Support; ANZCOR 2016 guidelines, the morning is a review of paediatric ALS content with the opportunity to apply those concepts in practice scenarios. The theoretical and practical assessment for recertification will follow in the afternoon. Registration includes a program manual and e-learning material. Morning overview of the following topics will include:
This seminar will focus on the process and procedure for inserting peripheral IV in the adult patient. It includes an overview of relevant anatomy, selection of insertion sites and cannula, insertion techniques, infection control, common problems and corrective action. Identification of appropriate equipment, specific cannulation techniques and participant practice will be conducted utilising manikin simulation. Please note: this is not an accredited course.
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A total of 10 CPD hours has been assigned to this program (including six hours program content and four hours self-directed learning). Attendees can test their knowledge by completing the electronic pre-test prior to the day. The pre-test and the Paediatric PDF ALS interactive program manual are emailed approximately 1 month prior to course commencement. Member $250 Non-member $350
Medication administration – principles and practice revisited RN
CPD: 12 HOURS, COURSE CODE: 6891
Wednesday 18 and 25 July 2018, 9.30am – 4.30pm Presenter Sue Pleunik This two-day workshop is designed to update the register nurse skills in medication administration. Topics covered include administration via all five routes, drug calculations and managing IV pumps, syringe drivers and PCA systems. Member $400 Non-member $550 Job Rep or SIG member $380
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Wednesday 22 and 29 August 2018, 9am – 5pm Presenters: ACCCN accredited trainers ANMF (Vic Branch) Education Centre in partnership with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses delivers the ACCCN accredited advanced life support course. This course is most suitable for those with little or no experience/knowledge of ALS or those wanting a comprehensive update. Prior reading is expected. This two-day program is for healthcare professionals who are required to provide adult basic and advanced life support in a clinical setting. The program incorporates theoretical lectures, clinical skill stations and scenarios. A total of 16 CPD hours are assigned to this program (based on 12 hours program contact and four hours self-directed learning). Attendees can test their knowledge by completing the electronic pre-test prior to the day. The pre-test and the Adult PDF ALS interactive program manual are emailed approximately one month prior to course commencement. ANMF/ACCCN member $400 Non-member $500
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Friday 24 August 2018, 9.30am – 4.30pm Presenter: Kate Potter This workshop delivers a comprehensive one-day program relating to venipuncture and conducting a 12-lead electrocardiogram. A wide range of practical training aids for blood collection is provided, and the program allows participants to undertake practice of the relevant techniques under guided supervision in a simulated clinical environment. It is a must for nurses who are
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Monday 10 September 2018, 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Christine Baker Are you an enrolled nurse delivering medications, would you like to further develop your skills and knowledge? This seminar will cover learning related to a variety of health care settings with reference to the professional practice framework and builds on skills and knowledge attained through completion of the nationally accredited units associated with NMBA approved enrolled nurse medication administration requirements and work practice. Member $200 Non-member $280 Job Rep or SIG member $190 EN RN Law and ethics for registered and enrolled nurses CPD: 12 HOURS, COURSE CODE: 6883
Tuesday 11 and 18 September, 9.30am – 4.30pm Presenter Lorraine Walker, Senior Lecturer, Monash University Law and ethics directly impact nursing and midwifery practice in a myriad of ways. This seminar is designed to refresh nurses’ understanding of the fundamentals of the law and the legislation that impacts on nursing practice. Included is an outline of legal precepts, documents, scope of practice of registered and enrolled nurses and the legal and ethical principles of nursing practice. This course is also applicable to midwives. Member $400 Non-member $550 Job Rep/SIG member $380
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CPD: 12 HOURS, COURSE CODE: 6849
Wednesday 12 and 19 September 2018, 9am – 5pm Presenter ACCCN accredited trainers Do you work in education and critical care? Are you interested in becoming an ALS instructor? This course is most suitable for health care professionals working in a critical care environment/previously attended an ALS course and are now wishing to become an ALS instructor (in their hospital / region). This program incorporates BLS and ALS training and assessment, including ALS Recertification
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and teaching resuscitation education. Attendance at both days is compulsory to become an instructor. A significant amount of time is spent with participants developing and practicing their instructor skills through practical stations and assessments. This external credentialing gives hospitals the confidence that instructors are equipped with the knowledge and skills to coordinate internal ALS courses based on evidence-based teaching principles and the recommendations of the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). Each participant is provided with an Instructor reference manual (including self directed exercises and practical tips) and an e-copy of our Adult or Paediatric ALS manual upon paid online registration. A total of 16 CPD hours are assigned to this program (based on 12 hours program contact and 4 hours self-directed learning). Successful participants will be placed on the ACCCN National ALS Database. Pre-course requirements: Attendees must have a recent ALS certification, preferably within 12 months. You are also required to complete the e-learning ALS pre-test prior to the day. ANMF/ACCCN member $440 Non-member $540
This workshop will cover the pathophysiology of the bowel. Case studies will explore current management strategies used to resolve faecal impaction, manage faecal incontinence and develop bowel regimes to prevent ongoing constipation. Member $200 Non-member $280 Job Rep or SIG member $190
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CPD: 3 HOURS, COURSE CODE: 7349
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CPD: 6 HOURS, COURSE CODE: 6904
Thursday 13 September 2018, 9.30am – 4.30pm Presenter: Leanne Boase This one day course provides the essentials of asthma assessment and management for Registered and Enrolled Nurses. This includes the management of asthma emergencies, acute asthma, and chronic asthma. Effective and comprehensive patient/carer education is essential in asthma management, as well as an understanding of common medicines used to treat asthma, and devices. Different resources will be explored and discussed to support your practice. This course will be interactive, and problem based, including both theoretical and practical sessions.
ANMF/ACCCN member $400 Non-member $500 EN RN Management of chronic/ persistent pain in older people CPD: 6 HOURS, COURSE CODE: 6831
Wednesday 26 September 2018, 9.30am – 4.30pm Presenter: Dr Rosalie Hudson
Midwives and nurses are expected to implement ‘evidence-based practice’. This session will cover where to get up to date evidence-based information, how to evaluate the ‘evidence’ and what to consider in applying this ‘evidence’ to your own practice.
Many older people needing nursing care suffer from one or more serious, chronic illnesses that are characterised by pain. How is this pain assessed and how are appropriate interventions identified, particularly for those with cognitive impairment? This seminar focuses on advanced skills development for nurses caring for older people who suffer from chronic/ persistent pain.
Member $130 Non-member $230 Job Rep or SIG member $120
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to the day. The pre-test and the Paediatric PDF ALS interactive program manual are emailed approximately 1 month prior to course commencement.
CPD: 12 HOURS, COURSE CODE: 6860
Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 September 2018, 9am – 5pm Presenters: ACCCN accredited trainers This practical and theoretical program provides healthcare professionals training in paediatric basic and advanced life support in a clinical setting. The program content runs over two days with certification for both BLS and ALS on the second day. Based on the latest 2010 Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, the program incorporates theoretical lectures, clinical skill stations and scenarios. Registration includes a program manual and e-learning material. Program includes:
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Tuesday 2, 9, 16 and 23 October 2018, 9.30am – 4.30pm Presenter: Chris Baker Maintaining your knowledge regarding the underpinning information associated with medication administration can be challenging, this four day course revises your knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration. Topics include pharmacology and adverse drug reactions as well as an overview of common medications using a systems approach. This seminar series will give attendees access to the IntelliLearn medication safety package.
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13 September 2018, 9.30am – 4.30pm Presenter: Lisa Wragg, Continence Foundation of Australia, Victorian Branch Every nurse/midwife has experienced a patient who has suffered from the discomfort and physiological effects of constipation. It’s estimated that over a million people in the Australian community suffer with constipation and, if left untreated, constipation can lead to faecal impaction and/or faecal incontinence. EN
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Friday 5 October 2018, 9.30am – 4.30pm Presenter: Margaret Lang Any nurse working in aged care will encounter ACFI. This seminar explores all ACFI business rules, a comprehensive breakdown of the 12 ACFI questions and a practical review of compiling and completing an ACFI appraisal pack. Member $200 Non-member $280 Job Rep or SIG member $190
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Tuesday 9 October 2018, 9am – 4.30pm Presenter Simon Plapp This new workshop explores the important aspects of early recognition and management of deterioration in patients in acute care. Important to NSQHS standard 8 - Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration, this workshop provides an important perspective on patient assessment. Through case studies the course focuses on: •
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MELBOURNE. CPD: 3 HOURS, COURSE CODE: 7839
27 September 2018, 9.30am – 12.30pm Presenter: Sharon Patterson Location: ANMF (Vic Branch), Melbourne ANMF (Vic Branch) has partnered with Turning Point to deliver this program focusing on ice/ methamphetamine use in Australia, the science of addiction and effects of methamphetamine on brain and behaviour, and ice use and mental health. These face to face seminars are designed to complement the standard Frontline Worker Ice Training Package released earlier this year. nceta.androgogic.com.au This seminar is fully funded by the Andrews Government and is an outcome of the Premier’s Ice Action Taskforce.
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PREMIER ANDREWS’ ICE ACTION TASKFORCE FULLY FUNDED PROGRAMS Ice/methamphetamine addiction seminars – nurse/midwife program EN
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Friday 20 July 2018, 9.30am – 12.30pm Presenter: Sharon Patterson Location: ANMF (Vic Branch), Melbourne MELBOURNE. CPD: 3 HOURS, COURSE CODE: 7838
Thursday 2 August 2018, 9.30am – 12.30pm Presenter Sharon Patterson Location: ANMF (Vic Branch), Melbourne HAMILTON, CPD: 3 HOURS, SESSION 1 COURSE CODE: 7849, SESSION 2 COURSE CODE: 7850
Tuesday 21 August 2018, Session 1: 9.30am – 12.30pm Session 2: 1.30pm – 4.30pm Presenter: Sharon Patterson Location: Hamilton Base Hospital 20 Foster Street, Hamilton VIC 3300
Wednesday 5 September 2018, 9.30am – 12.30pm Presenter Sharon Patterson Location: ANMF (Vic Branch), Melbourne ANMF (Vic Branch) is partnering with Turning Point to deliver this new methamphetamine mental health seminar. The seminars are funded by the Andrews Government as an outcome of the Premier’s Ice Action Taskforce and provide an opportunity for attendees to learn more about delivering health services to methamphetamine affected people and the potential mental health interactions. This course is relevant for nurses and midwives working across the health sector including in the community, mental health and drug and alcohol services. Places in these seminars are limited so you are advised to register early as they will fill quickly. This seminar is fully funded by the Andrews Government as an outcome of the Premier’s Ice Action Taskforce.
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WANGARATTA, CPD: 3 HOURS, SESSION 1 COURSE CODE: 7847, SESSION 2 COURSE CODE: 7848
Thursday 13 September 2018, Session 1: 9am – 12pm Session 2: 1pm – 4pm Presenter: Sharon Patterson Location: University of Melbourne Learning and Teaching Centre, Northeast Health, Green Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677
Certificate IV in training and assessment (TAE40116) COURSE 2, COURSE CODE 8622
Commences 16 August 2018 Education in health is a growing industry, and experienced nurses, midwives and personal care workers wanting to work in education, whether in their workplace or in an undergraduate setting often require a formal qualification.
Caring for mothers with viral hepatitis 2H CPD, MODULE COST: $40
The Certificate IV in training and assessment (TAE40116) is the core qualification for employment in the vocational education sector and increasingly in health education. The ANMF (Vic Branch) Education Centre offers health professionals a bespoke, health focused training and assessment qualification. This purpose built course has been contextualised to reflect your working environment, preparing graduates for current industry demands. It includes quality and experienced teaching and support staff, materials, modern facilities with clinical simulation, well-equipped classrooms, and computer laboratories and an extensive library. Course duration: 30 weeks Delivery mode: blended delivery (includes 22 face to face workshops, online learning and independent study) Location: 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (classroom and simulated lab) Courses fees (include tuition fees, assessments and learning resources) Member: $3,500 Non-member: $3,800 Government funded place*: $1,225 (member) and $1,525 (non-member) Fee schedule 1.
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* Conditions apply: you will only be eligible for Victorian government subsidy if you do not hold AQF level 4 Certificate (e.g. your highest held qualification is Certificate III or you are hospital trained nurse/ aged care professionals). Further eligibility criteria apply, please see Skills First – government funding section via the ANMF (Vic Branch) website at anmfvic.asn.au/tae More information can be accessed through the ANMF (Vic Branch) website at anmfvic.asn.au/tae This is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by the ANMF (Vic Branch) Education Centre RTOID 22609.
ANMF members receive $400 (full and part-time members), $120 (primary carer leave) or $80 (student and associate) to spend on the ANMF (Vic Branch) CPD Portal each financial year*. Credit rolls over every July.
In this online CPD module, developed with Hepatitis Victoria, we focus on viral Members have two years to complete hepatitis for mother and baby in maternal and child health settings, antenatal, perinatal, online modules or case studies from date of purchase. Credit cannot be used for postnatal and neonatal health-care settings. Through case studies and videos face-to-face seminars or workshops. grounded in real world clinical practice, we look at the disease, transmission, cpd.anmfvic.asn.au prevention, stigma, and areas such as conducting sensitive conversations with *Member must be fully financial. pregnant women whose hepatitis status is revealed when pregnant.
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