ON THE
RECORD MARCH 2015
Why should nurses care about the environment?
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RDNS nurses facing job cuts page 4
Care KPIs
Monash Health directive: ‘Get three out per day’
Aged care in focus
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page 6-7
www.anmfvic.asn.au 540 Elizabeth Street Melbourne Vic 3000
Know your entitlements Inside this edition
2 Know your entitlements 3 Secretary’s report News
4 ‘No safe job’ leave, know your right to
a safe job or • RDNS cuts 84 jobs amid expansion into china
5 Shiftwork, fatigue and you • Time for
a payrise and CPD payment • Monash Health tells mental health staff: get three out a day
In focus
6 Wages to rise 12-16.5 per cent for
private aged care members • Rate your aged care facilities
7 Trends in aged care: less registered
nurses more profits • How does your aged care provider rate in terms of pay?
Easter and Anzac Day Alan Walton,
Information Officer I am rostered to work night duty when daylight saving ends on Sunday 5 April at 3am. With clocks moving back an hour how do I calculate my pay? Public sector members should be paid ordinary time for the time actually worked (most shift lengths will in this case be 11 hours). Members working in other sectors will need to check their enterprise bargaining agreements, as they may be paid for rostered hours, not actual hours worked. Easter and Anzac Day public holidays The public holidays are: Good Friday 3 April, Easter Saturday 4 April, Easter Monday 6 April, Anzac Day 25 April. If you are not required to work because your unit is closed on public holidays, you are entitled to a day’s ordinary pay.
8 Member profile: Caring for humans and
How do I calculate my pay if I am working on a public holiday? Full and part-time employees working Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day - 200 per cent
9 Prevention of workplace bullying
Enrolled nurses and personal care workers (private sector) - 250 per cent
their habitat – meet Vikki Patten
conference • Staff changes • Job Reps training schedule
10 OHS courses • Special Interest Groups 11 Education Centre courses
Full and part-time employees working Easter Saturday Registered nurses, enrolled nurses, registered midwives, psychiatric nurses, and mothercraft nurses - 200 per cent - (Plus 50 per cent weekend penalty) Casual employees working Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day
ANMF (Vic Branch) 540 Elizabeth St, Melbourne Vic 3000
Registered nurses, enrolled nurses, registered midwives, psychiatric nurses and mothercraft nurses - 250 per cent times the ordinary rate (i.e. double the casual rate)
Phone
9275 9333
Fax
9275 9344
Info Line
9275 9300 (metro)
Personal care workers - 175 per cent (i.e. ordinary time plus 75 per cent)
1800 133 353 (regional)
Casual employees working Easter Saturday
Membership
9275 9313
Library
9275 9391
Registered nurses, enrolled nurses, registered midwives, psychiatric nurses and mothercraft nurses - 312.5 per cent (i.e. *double time and a half of the casual rate)
ANMF Education Centre 9275 9363 Website: anmfvic.asn.au Facebook: facebook.com.au/respectourwork Twitter: @ANMFvicbranch Email: records@anmfvic.asn.au On The Record is the official publication of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victorian Branch). OTR is published monthly. Front cover: Registered nurse Vikki Patten Photo: Stephanie Francis
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Enrolled nurses (private sector) and personal care workers - 175 per cent (i.e. ordinary time plus 75 per cent) *Private sector: please check specific agreements. What happens if I work Monday to Friday only? Registered nurses, midwives, psychiatric nurses and enrolled nurses and mothercraft nurses who work Monday to Friday only are not eligible for payment for Easter Saturday.
Full-time enrolled nurses or personal care workers who work Monday to Friday only are entitled to one day’s ordinary pay in respect of Easter Saturday. I work in the private sector. Am I entitled to anything if I am rostered off for a public holiday? Most enterprise agreements say that if you have worked 50 per cent of that day of the week (e.g. Friday) in the preceding six months, you are entitled to a day’s ordinary pay. Check your particular agreement for entitlements. I work full time in the public sector. What if I am rostered off on the public holiday? 100 per cent of ordinary time I work part time in the public sector. What if I am rostered off on the public holiday? If the public holiday occurs on a day you would normally work, you will be paid an amount equal to the ordinary rate of pay for the hours you would normally have worked. If the public holiday is on a day you’re not rostered to work, you will receive ordinary pay for the average daily hours you have worked over the previous six months. Public holiday night duty (public mental health only) An employee who is rostered to work on the night shift ending on the public holiday will receive the public holiday penalty rates. Employees rostered to work on the night shift commencing on the public holiday will not receive the public holiday penalty rates. An employee not rostered to work on the night shift ending on the public holiday will receive the applicable rostered off benefit. What entitlement is there for public holidays occurring during a period of annual leave? If you are on annual leave when a public holiday occurs for which you are entitled to payment, you will be paid 100 per cent for that day and the day (hours) is not deducted from your annual leave accrual. What entitlement is there for public holidays occurring during a period of sick leave? If you are sick on a public holiday you will be paid the ‘public holiday not worked’ (i.e. ordinary hours) for that day. You will not be deemed to be on sick leave on that day. Overtime on a public holiday (public sector only) Overtime on a public holiday attracts the public holiday penalty plus the overtime penalty (i.e. triple time). Employees are encouraged to check their relevant enterprise bargaining agreements for further information, or call the memberonly ANMF Information Line on 9275 9333 or 1800 133 353. To reduce delays to this valuable service please have your ANMF membership number ready. www.anmfvic.asn.au
Secretary’s report
Your ANMF Lisa Fitzpatrick, State Secretary
Paul Gilbert,
Assistant Secretary
Pip Carew,
Assistant Secretary
Annual Delegates Conference registrations now open!
Steps to improving patient care and protecting your penalty rates Lisa Fitzpatrick Undoubtedly one of the most important steps forward in improving the quality of patient care in Victoria’s public health system will be the legislation of nurse/ midwife: patient ratios.
evidence of why this industrial reform is required.
Legislated ratios will save lives and also serve to protect and promote the safety of nurses and midwives at work.
Many nurses and midwives, along with other workers in our community, derive a significant percentage of their livelihood from penalty rates and sacrifice time with their families and loved ones at night, on weekends and on public holidays.
As you are no doubt aware, Victoria was the first state to commit to enshrining nurse/midwife: patient ratios in legislation, and ANMF is working closely with the Andrews Government to assist with the required tasks to make this pledge a reality. Since Victoria’s commitment to positive change for nursing and midwifery, other states have followed suit and we are witnessing a shift in the national landscape towards legislated, safe ratios. Last month’s outcome from the Queensland election saw residents of that state stand up for high quality health care and vote out a government which sacked 1800 nurses and midwives and sought to dilute workers’ rights. Our colleagues up north at the Queensland Nurses’ Union (the ANMF (Qld Branch)) will continue working hard to secure nurse/ midwife: patient ratios in the public sector, having been given a commitment by the Labor Party, while in opposition, to legislate ratios if elected. NSW Nursed and Midwives’ Association (ANMF (NSW Branch)) have also sought a commitment from the major parties as their election fast approaches.
All ANMF (Vic Branch) Job Reps, and, for the first time, Health and Safety Reps are invited to attend the 23rd Annual Delegates Conference on Thursday 25 & Friday 26 June at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Register now at: http://bit.ly/delsconference15
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In front-line healthcare professions which require 24-hour, seven day a week dedication and focus, any removal of penalty rates would be disastrous. We will do all we can to fight these misguided reforms to penalty rate structures in the health sector. The Australian Council of Trade Unions has responded to this news on behalf of workers with a declaration of a national day of action against the Federal Government’s plans to dismantle Australian workers’ rights. I encourage you to join us and register your attendance at the national day of action rally on 4 March through the ‘Fight for our Rights’ campaigns page on our website, or visit our Facebook page. It is important for us to stand as one, not only in Victoria but across Australia. As Northcote nurse Susan Currie wrote in her letter to the editor to The Age on 7 January, 2015:
‘Touch (penalty rates) at your peril. If you do, the health system would come Legislating ratios is a lengthy process and crumbling down. Nurses would fight to began with lobbying the political parties the death to protect the small rewards and candidates to obtain their ratios they receive for the sacrifices they make commitment. This is an example of how to their health, to support their families we proactively engage in politics to promote and defend the collective interests and for their service to the community.’ of nurses and midwives and those in your care.
The ANMF (Vic Branch) Annual Delegates Conference is joining forces with our annual Health and Safety Rep Conference to create a two-day event loaded with a great line-up of speakers to inform, motivate and entertain delegates.
The announcement of a review into penalty rates is particularly disturbing for Australia’s nurses and midwives.
On another equally important front, we are facing a fierce battle to maintain fair working conditions for our nurses and midwives with penalty rates now under threat. Media leaks last month revealed that the Productivity Commission inquiry into Australians’ rights at work could deliver cuts to penalty rates, the abolition of the minimum wage, bring back unfair individual contracts and swing even more power to employers. No economic data had been released as
Finally, in Branch news, special congratulations to our esteemed leader, ANMF (Vic Branch) President Maree Burgess. Maree was the sole nominee for Federal Vice President of the ANMF, standing with Lee Thomas continuing as Federal Secretary, Annie Butler as Assistant Federal Secretary and SallyAnne Jones nominating as President. While Lee and SallyAnne face an election, both Annie and Maree have been elected unopposed. Members will receive ballot papers around the same time as this edition of OTR and ANMJ and are encouraged to vote.
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News
‘No safe job’ leave - know your right to a safe job Leigh Hubbard Senior Industrial Officer ANMF (Vic Branch) has assisted a member with pregnancy complications to take up her right to a safe job under the Fair Work Act. If a safe job was not available, the member would have been entitled to paid ‘No safe job’ leave. Members should be aware that under the National Employment Standards (NES) in the Fair Work Act 2009, they may be eligible for some entitlements that do not appear in their award or enterprise agreement. The NES provisions override any award or enterprise agreement provision that is less beneficial. The nurse’s employer was trying to insist that she begin unpaid maternity leave but has now found safe work for the nurse for the period she is at risk. In most cases, Victorian nurses’ public sector enterprise agreement is as beneficial, or more beneficial, than the National Employment Standards. However, in terms of being transferred to a safe job where a doctor deems it unsafe for a member to remain in their current role, the enterprise agreement provides for this only where the employer deems it to be practicable. Under the NES, transfer to a safe job and paid ‘no safe job’ leave are provided for separately. If a safe job is not available, the employee is entitled to paid ‘no safe job’ leave ‘for the risk period’ – in this case, the period that the member’s doctor certifies she is at risk if she was to continue in her current position. The ‘no safe job’ leave payment only applies if there is no appropriate safe job available and the employee is entitled to unpaid parental leave (i.e. the employee has service of at least 12 months and is a permanent or regular casual employee). So, a member with complications in pregnancy, where the employer cannot find or refuses to find, safe alternative work, is entitled to be paid during the risk period. It pays to check your entitlements with your organiser or ANMF InfoLine.
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RDNS cuts 84 jobs amid expansion into China Royal District Nursing Service members are concerned for the future of patient care following an announcement of massive staff changes affecting 149 roles, with 84 jobs to be made redundant from 30 April.
RDNS to agree to a range of proposals that would mitigate the staffing changes.
About 200 RDNS members met at ANMF House in February and resolved to ask RDNS to approach the Victorian Government and advocate its status as a public sector organisation in an effort to allay its concerns about future funding.
The staffing changes will affect client service managers, operations managers, coordinators of clinical services, clinical nurse consultants and Grade 3 specialist district nurses.
In announcing the job cuts to staff, RDNS had cited concerns about consumer-directed care, reduction in Home and Community Care funding, uncertainty about the National Disability Insurance Scheme and funding for under-65s, and intense competition for home care packages. RDNS plans to reduce its current 14 centres to four regional hubs. The new hubs will be based at Ravenhall (West), Bundoora (North), Bayswater (South) and Moorabbin (East), with the following centres set to close from 30 April: Altona, Essendon, Moreland, Heidelberg, Diamond Valley, Koonung, Caulfield, Springvale, Berwick, Frankston, Moorabbin and Rosebud.
RDNS has refused to budge on an ANMF request on behalf of members to extend the timeline for implementing the staff changes.
100 FTE Grade 3s will be vying for 69 FTE roles. Under the new structure, in the four regional hubs, management positions will be reduced to 12 and there will be 34 field operations staff. ANMF (Vic Branch) has been advocating for all affected members to be eligible for voluntary redundancy packages. ANMF (Vic Branch) Assistant Secretary Paul Gilbert said that while the RDNS letter to staff announcing the changes stated that they would keep clients ‘at the centre of everything we do’, this statement beggars belief, given the number of nursing staff cuts and the expertise the RDNS will lose.
Despite the centre closures, RDNS explains on its website its rebranding in terms of its ‘rapidly expanding’ services and locations – in April last year, RDNS expanded its services to China.
‘The RDNS will be abolishing 84 jobs and reducing its centres to four. These specialist nurses organise, supervise and manage the care of some of Victoria’s most vulnerable citizens,’ Mr Gilbert said.
At the February meeting, RDNS members also resolved to seek clarification from the service about the changes proposed and their impact on patient care, and called upon
RDNS members have expressed grave concern to ANMF that their patients’ care will suffer as a result of staffing cuts and redeployment of specialist nurses into generalist roles.
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Shiftwork, fatigue and you Wondering about the impact of shiftwork and what you can do to reduce the effects of fatigue? Want information on rostering nurses and midwives to minimise their fatigue and maximise patient safety? Back by popular demand, the ‘Working hours, shifts and fatigue conference’ will provide valuable information about the effects of working hours and fatigue on the health and safety of nurses and midwives and practical strategies for reducing these impacts. Shiftwork and fatigue expert Professor Drew Dawson from Central Queensland University will be among the special guest speakers at the conference to be held on Thursday 23 April at ANMF House, 540 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Professor Drew is recognised nationally and internationally for his contribution to the scientific community and industry in sleep and fatigue research and implications of work hours. He has instigated fatigue management programs, developed shiftwork and fatigue policy and facilitated shiftwork education sessions. A director of the internationally-
recognised Appleton Institute, Professor Dawson also oversees research into the effects of shiftwork and sleep loss on the health and wellbeing of employees, and the ways people protect themselves against fatigue-related errors. Clinical Nurse Specialist in Anaesthetics and Recovery at Geelong Hospital, Barwon Health, Pete Smith, will also speak at the conference. Mr Smith was a founding committee member for the development of the ACORN Fatigue Management Guideline, introduced in 2014.
Professor Drew Dawson
The ACORN (Australian College of Operating Room Nurses) guideline on fatigue management makes several key recommendations for the healthcare organisation, the unit and the individual nurse aimed at reducing the risk of fatigue in the perioperative environment. The ‘Working hours, shifts and fatigue conference’ attracts up to six hours of CPD required by the NMBA for registration renewal. Visit the ‘Events and conferences’ section of the website anmfvic.asn.au for the full program of speakers and to register. Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pete Smith
Time for a pay rise & CPD payment
Monash Health tells mental health staff: ‘Get three out per day’
Public sector nurses and midwives will receive a 2.5 per cent pay rise this month.
Monash Health was forced into an embarrassing backflip after a directive to mental health staff to discharge at least three patients per day was leaked to ABC 774’s Jon Faine.
The pay rise will come into effect from 31 March in accordance with the public sector nurses and midwives enterprise agreement 2012–16 and the public mental health services enterprise agreement 2012–16. Also in accordance with these agreements, the first of two $450 instalments of continuing professional development (CPD) allowance will be paid to full-time nurses and midwives on 31 March, with pro-rata payments to those working part-time. The remaining $450 instalment will be paid on 30 September. At ANMF (Vic Branch) headquarters, 540 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, we offer high quality CPD seminars and workshops at discounted rates to members. Full members receive an annual $400 credit for CPD online at our CPD Portal, anmfvic.asn. au, with associate and student members receiving $80 annual credit. See the Education Calendar and registration form at the back of On The Record for upcoming face-to-face CPD offerings and anmfvic.asn.au for our online CPD.
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ANMF (Vic Branch) Assistant Secretary Pip Carew, who was interviewed by Jon Faine about the directive, described it as ‘unprecedented’ and ‘dangerous’. ‘This was a brazen example of performance targets being given precedence over patient care,’ Ms Carew said. The directive told mental health medical staff that multidisciplinary handover meetings were to become ‘discharge planning meetings’ with no less than five patients identified for discharge. Estimated date of discharge should be determined within 24 hours of a mental health patient being admitted, the directive said. The directive also said that ‘pop-up’ wards could be employed if necessary to meet demand. Ms Carew told Jon Faine that ‘popup’ wards would lack the occupational health and safety features of dedicated mental health wards and would be risky for both patients and staff.
Ms Carew also criticized Monash Health for issuing the directive without consultation with medical and nursing staff. Amid public anger about the directive from ABC 774 listeners, Monash Health clinical director Professor David Clarke told Jon Faine that the directive would be withdrawn and rewritten. Ms Carew said the performance targets outlined in the directive were a first for mental health and a sign of a system under great strain. Pressure to discharge patients who may not be well enough was dangerous for both patients and staff, who were already experiencing high levels of occupational violence from patients. She said the ANMF (Vic Branch) campaign Care Before KPIs had been established to highlight the issue of targets being given priority over patient care. ‘Health services prioritising targets over patient care is placing nurses under enormous pressure. We urge nurses and midwives, and the public, to report to us instances where patient care has been sacrificed to meet targets,’ Ms Carew said. Nurses can use the ‘Care before KPIs’ form in the campaigns section of the ANMF website anmfvic.asn.au
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In focus - aged care
Mercy Parkville were among many members who pushed for a better deal.
Wage rises up to 16.5% for private aged care members Leigh Hubbard Senior Industrial Officer ANMF (Vic Branch) is getting close to completing enterprise agreements with Victorian private aged care providers, achieving wage increases ranging from 12– 16.5 per cent on behalf of our almost 10,000 members working in private aged care. Of the 546 aged care facilities in Victoria, we have reached agreement with 507 facilities, with 468 of these agreements lodged or approved with the Fair Work Commission. In more than 70 per cent of agreements, we have met or exceeded our aims for standard wages by April 2017 (see the table of benchmark wages for different classifications on page 7). For the vast majority of agreements we achieved improved conditions for members. These included: - a new registered nurse structure (80 per cent of agreements) - increase in nurses’ rates in low care in addition to wage increases (85 per cent of agreements) - indexing of personal care worker experience payments (90 per cent of agreements) - better on-call allowance and overtime pay if called in (80 per cent of agreements)
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- retention of existing paid parental leave for the 58 per cent of facilities that provide this benefit. A split in agreement expiry dates – with some private care sector agreements expiring in March 2012 and the remainder expiring in March 2013 - added an extra challenge to the already complex process of negotiating new four-year agreements. Variation in pay rates and the split in agreement expiry dates has meant a resulting variation in wage increases range from 12–16.5 per cent over the next four years. ANMF (Vic Branch) applauds members working for Allity, Uniting Aged Care, Mercy Aged Care, Menarock, Glenvoir and Homestyle who took protected industrial action to pressure these employers into delivering better wages and conditions than they initially offered. For the small percentage of facilities where an in-principle agreement has been reached but not yet balloted, paperwork for lodgement has not completed, or there is no agreement, ANMF (Vic Branch) will lodge bargaining dispute applications with the Fair Work Commission. It is expected the private aged care bargaining round will be complete by mid-2015.
Rate aged care facilities If you’re trying to choose a restaurant or a hotel, consumer reviews on websites have been at your fingertips for years. But when it comes to the difficult decision of which aged care facility to choose for yourself or your loved ones, where can you find independent advice? The Aged Care Report Card was established to create and foster a positive approach to feedback and transparency about aged care facilities Australia wide. Established by registered nurse Lauren Todorovic, the website creates a forum for consumers and healthcare workers to rate aged care facilities on seven key criteria: staff presence, nursing care, friendliness, quality of food, activities, cleanliness and environment, and management. Ms Todorovic said the Aged Care Report Care would enable the marketplace to establish a benchmark for excellence via its ACRC Quality Index whilst lower rated or poorly rated facilities can begin to work towards lifting their customer’s experiences in the market place to better compete. She said it was important that potential residents and their loved ones could source information about the quality of care they could expect in different aged care facilities. Visit agedcarereportcard.com.au
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Trends in aged care: less RNs, more profit Aged care facilities are utilising less registered nurse care and more personal care workers to look after residents, despite residents’ higher acuity. The independent media outlet Crikey reported that a presentation by Bentleys, which conducts an annual survey of aged care facilities, showed a fall in registered nurse care hours from 5.9 hours per patient per fortnight in 2004, comprising 17 per cent of total care staff hours, to 5.2 hours or 13 per cent of total hours in 2014. The amount of time spent by personal care workers jumped from 11.4 hours in 2004 comprising 31 per cent of total care staff hours, to 16.8 hours or 39 per cent of total hours in 2014. Meanwhile, Bentleys’ latest National Aged Care Survey has found that net profits grew 159 per cent in 2013–14, from $4.14 to $10.71 per resident per day. The survey also shows a gap widening between the profitability of the average operators and the top 25 per cent of operators. According to Crikey, Bentleys reported that while most aged care facilities spent $99 per resident per day on nursing and care or 46 per cent of their daily operating revenue, the top 25 per cent of operators by profitability spent 6 per cent less – $92 per resident or 40 per cent of revenues. The most recent Aged Care Workforce 2012 report showed that registered nurses as a percentage of the aged care workforce dropped from 21.4 per cent in 2003 to 14.7 per cent in 2012, while the percentage of personal care workers increased from 56.5 per cent to 68.2 per cent. There is also a significant trend towards larger aged care facilities. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s Residential aged care and aged care packages in the community 2012–13 report says that one in two residential care facilities in 2013 had more than 60 places compared with 28 per cent in 2004. The AIHW’s publication Residential Aged Care in Australia 2010–11: a statistical overview says Victoria has the highest private ownership of aged care facilities (40 per cent), the lowest proportion of not-forprofit facilities (36 per cent) and highest proportion of government-owned facilities (25 per cent), although a number of public aged care facilities closed or were sold under the Napthine Government, decreasing the number of public aged care beds by 835.
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How does your aged care provider rate in terms of pay? The list below shows benchmark pay rates for Victoria’s 50 biggest aged care employers. A complete and more detailed table is on our website anmfvic.asn.au Note that most new agreements end in the first half of 2017 and these pay rates reflect wages after all increases have taken effect. As some agreements are about to expire and have not yet been renegotiated (e.g. Opal), pay rates for some providers will seem low in comparison.
Agreement/Provider
Final RN 4A Yr2 Rate
Final year 6 Final year 6 Final EN PCW Cert. PCW Cert. PP8 / L2.7 III rate (w/o III rate (with Rate Nauseous) Nauseous) Expiry date
Aged Care Services Australia Group (ACSAG)
$1,603.00
$1,069.10
$911.70
n/a
Alcheringa
$1,307.70
$899.50
$831.10
n/a
31/05/2017 31/07/2017
Allity
$1,651.69
$1,093.49
$895.53
$902.19
30/09/2017
Arcare Aurrum (Healesville Aged Care and Aberdeen Aged Care) - formerly Mowby Pty Ltd Australian Aged Care Group (Kew Gardens and Bamfield AC) Australian Unity Autumn Care Aged Care (Bentons Lodge and St Leigh Private Nursing Home) Baptcare Ltd (trading as Baptcare Community Care)
$1,589.60
$1,068.00
n/a
$909.30
30/04/2017
$1,601.20
$1,068.10
$911.40
n/a
01/04/2017
$1,428.00
$958.10
$843.55
n/a
30/06/2017
$1,572.67
$1,050.13
$895.36
n/a
30/04/2017
Benetas
$1,582.04
$1,100.07
$905.61
n/a
31/08/2017
$1,615.38
$1,102.00
n/a
$912.76
15/01/2018
$1,568.60
$1,058.30
$902.40
n/a
31/07/2017
Blue Cross (high care)
$1,602.60
$1,068.80
$911.55
n/a
31/05/2017
Blue Cross (low care)
$1,494.90
$1,022.40
$911.55
n/a
31/05/2017
Brotherhood of St Laurence
$1,640.50
$1,063.07
$861.57
n/a
30/06/2017
BUPA Care
$1,511.74
$1,048.04
$862.84
n/a
01/10/2016 30/11/2017
Catholic Homes
$1,637.45
$1,105.60
$944.45
n/a
Churches of Christ Care Victoria
$1,467.54
$990.67
$836.52
$847.61
30/06/2015
Craigcare
$1,595.87
$1,107.41
$899.32
n/a
30/12/2017
Doutta Galla Aged Services
$1,600.70
$1,082.29
n/a
$913.80
31/03/2018
Embracia
$1,586.12
$1,068.56
$902.50
n/a
30/06/2017
$923.95
31/05/2017
Estia Health
$1,602.00
$1,068.40
$911.15
Fronditha Care Inc.
$1,602.70
$1,102.50
$911.55
31/05/2017
Gold Age and Ejaz
$1,497.80
$1,010.20
$895.85
n/a
31/01/2018
Good Shepherd Aged Services
$1,871.50
$1,204.60
$993.32
n/a
30/09/2017
Heritage Care (Heritage Gardens and Water Gardens)
$1,580.90
$1,073.60
$897.70
n/a
30/11/2017
Jewish Communities (Jewish Care Victoria ) Llandysil (Edenvale Manor) and Orollo (Emerald Terrace Aged Care) (Denise Chin) McKenzie Aged Care
$1,594.90
$1,077.16
$897.98
$911.79
30/06/2017
$1,548.60
$1,075.50
$887.80
n/a
31/05/2017
$1,488.46
$965.58
$824.98
n/a
30/06/2016
MECWA (trading as mecwacare)
$1,547.70
$1,028.80
$893.90
n/a
30/06/2017
Menarock Aged Care Services Group
$1,589.50
$1,059.60
$909.85
n/a
31/05/2017
Mercy Aged Care Norsan (Willowbrae Melton Aged Care and Park Lane Croydon Aged Care) Opal Care ex Domain HC nurses only
$1,587.90
$1,066.47
$887.63
$901.20
01/07/2018
$1,482.90
$1,018.10
$911.15
n/a
31/05/2017
$1,488.35
$992.61
n/a
30/06/2015
Opal Care ex Domain LC nurses only
$1,485.17
$992.61
n/a
30/06/2015
Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd
$1,640.20
$1,043.20
$892.90
n/a
30/11/2017
Royal Freemasons
$1,617.52
$1,078.19
$911.11
n/a
01/01/2017
Sapphire Care
$1,583.45
$1,055.88
$900.67
n/a
Seventh-Day Adventist Aged Care (Victoria) (Adventcare)
$1,603.80
$1,112.60
$912.30
n/a
Sitka (OC Health)
$1,417.70
$955.40
$865.25
n/a
31/05/2017
Southern Cross
$1,681.58
$1,081.31
$907.59
$924.16
01/06/2017
31/03/2017
TLC
$1,671.93
$1,077.00
$911.08
$924.38
30/10/2017
Uniting Livewell
$1,614.55
$1,121.15
$891.25
$902.35
31/05/2017
Vasey RSL
$1,747.14
$1,163.73
n/a
$987.69
31/03/2019
Villa Maria Society
$1,602.70
$1,081.50
$911.60
$924.10
31/05/2017
Vincent Care Waverley Valley Aged Care and Brentwood Nursing Home Wickro Pty Ltd (Homestyle Aged Care)
$1,602.30
$1,068.60
$918.85
n/a
30/06/2017
$1,603.20
$1,069.10
$908.85
n/a
31/07/2017
$1,578.30
$1,053.30
$902.90
n/a
31/05/2017
Wintringham
$1,638.55
$1,119.75
$915.97
$915.97
30/04/2016
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Member Profile Caring for humans and their habitat – meet Vikki Patten When environmentalists Vikki Patten and her husband Trent were married on their Flowerdale property only months after the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, the reception was a bush regeneration exercise as well as a celebration. The wedding guests planted 2000 trees on the scorched and barren ridge surrounding the couple’s property. The couple was fortunate: Trent had managed to save the house he had built 15 years ago, while about 200 of the town’s homes burnt to the ground. As an environmentalist and resident of a bushfire-prone region, Ms Patten understands that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent as a result of climate change. And as a registered nurse working in aged care in nearby Whittlesea, she saw new clients come into care as a result of the fires. While the Pattens had been environmentalists for many years prior to Black Saturday, the fires brought the rationale for living sustainably literally close to home. Being an environmentalist and a nurse are inextricably linked, Ms Patten believes.
‘I have a philosophy that I don’t think you can be much of a humanitarian without being an environmentalist.’ ‘I think it’s akin to caring about a species of animal without caring about its habitat,’ Ms Patten said. ‘Part and parcel of caring about humanity is caring about (our habitat’s) longevity.’ While the need for infection control in healthcare environments may inhibit some recycling and other sustainable practices, there are many ways that nurses and
Vikki Patten in her garden
midwives can reduce their environmental footprint.
sustainable practices such as reducing paper use.
‘We do produce a lot of waste in the healthcare industry. Having said that, if we are looking at sustainability in our personal lives as much as we can and trying to get it right as much as we can, I think that does a lot to offset the waste we produce at work,’ Ms Patten said.
‘I’d love to see all healthcare facilities commit to using ethical paper,’ Ms Patten said. ‘For most of our commercial copy paper, the pulp is from the Central Highlands.’
Ms Patten, her husband and their threeyear-old son live ‘off the grid’, with solargenerated electricity, solar-heated hot water and a composting toilet. While Ms Patten acknowledges that not everyone can, or wants to, live as they do, simple actions like choosing toilet paper made from recycled paper can make a huge difference, especially if taken up by the entire nursing workforce. There is also the incentive for healthcare organisations to save money through
Health and Environmental Sustainability Conference
Be the change Up to 8 hours CPD Melbourne Town Hall Friday 20 March 2015 8am – 4.30pm Register at: anmfvic.asn.au/ events-and-conferences
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The Patten household is actively involved in campaigning to save the forest of the Central Highlands and its animals, including the endangered Leadbeater’s possum. Mindful that only 1.5 per cent of the original forest remains, the Pattens’ efforts are trying to both save trees and replace trees lost to logging and fire. On this front, they have been helped not only by their wedding guests but by the Deakin University environment club, who the Pattens enticed with the offer of free beer left over from their wedding for a weekend of tree-planting. Ms Patten studied nursing at Deakin when she was in her 30s, as a single parent with four children from a previous marriage. Indeed it was the need to mind the family’s budget that drove her to sustainable practices in the first place. On a day-to-day level the Pattens aim to tread as lightly on the earth as possible, being mindful of what they buy, growing food in their own garden and orchard, and keeping chickens for the eggs and garden pest control. On Friday 20 March Ms Patten will be one of the many nurses and midwives attending the ANMF (Vic Branch) Health & Environmental Sustainability Conference, with guest speakers including Australian Youth Climate Coalition co-director, Kirsty Albion. Register for the conference at anmfvic.asn.au
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Branch news Staff changes Prevention of Workplace Bullying Conference Save the date: Thursday 21 May ANMF House, 540 Elizabeth St, Melbourne. The conference will attract up to six hours of CPD. Register now to avoid disappointment. Visit the ‘Events and conferences’ section at anmfvic.asn.au for speaker details and to register or visit http://bit.ly/bullying2015
Librarian Kieran Hegarty
With the new year, we have had quite a few staff changes at ANMF (Vic Branch). If you have had cause to visit our library at ANMF House, you may have met our new library technician Kieran Hegarty. Kieran has come to us from the Fair Work Commission. Simon Olden has been appointed industrial relations organiser, replacing Claire Salmon who is now the industrial relations organiser for the Geelong region. Simon has joined us from Melbourne Health. Christian Sanderson, who is currently backfilling industrial organiser Richard Joske’s role, will replace Kylie Martin when she takes maternity leave from 4 May. Matthew Watson has been appointed industrial relations organiser, replacing Peter
Simon Olden, Industrial Relations Organiser
Birch in the south-west region while Peter takes an extended period of leave. Matthew joins us from South West Healthcare. Katelyn Joske has been appointed as a membership services officer in the role previously held by Leanne Curtis. Joanne Boyle is our new communications and media assistant. ANMF (Vic Branch) has also been hosting Indigo Lamb, an intern with the Victorian Trades Hall Council Union Summer Internship Program. The program aims to develop interns’ experience and skills in areas such as advocacy, union organising, industrial relations and activism within a trade union setting. Visit www.vthc.org.au for more details about the program.
Job Rep training schedule In 2015, ANMF (Vic Branch) is offering new and revised training programs for Job Reps. Workplace organising and campaigning is a workplace-specific two-day program, and will provide Job Reps with planning tools, strategies and activities to educate and engage colleagues. Working directly with your ANMF industrial organiser, together with Job Reps from your workplace, you will learn practical skills and be supported to: • learn how to engage members in union activities
Your Union, your role – an introduction for Job Reps is a one-day program for new Job Reps from any workplace. Metropolitan Reps, and Latrobe and Geelong Reps, can choose any metropolitan date for this program. Regional Reps need to select dates for their specific region. In this program new Job Reps will learn ANMF (Vic Branch) key objectives, structure and resources, plus guidance on skills and strategies to support you in your role.
Regional: for Reps in the regional organiser catchment area, held at a venue in these locations: Geelong: 24 March Mildura: 21 April Bendigo: 26 May
Workplace organising and campaigning (Workplace-specific programs) Melbourne: 11 & 12 March – to be held in Frankston (for Job Reps whose organiser is John Mills)
• establish sustainable structures and communication networks
Visit our website anmfvic.asn.au for further information about the programs and to enrol online or phone the Job Rep training team on 9275 9333 for further information or for assistance with online registration.
• develop and practice recruitment conversations and strategies.
Your union, your role – an introduction for Job Reps
Entry to each program is according to your primary workplace, e.g. Melbourne Health or Eastern Health. All workplaces (per organiser area) will be assigned a program date between February 2015 and April 2016. The registration form will guide you to the correct program for your workplace.
Regional: to be held in each location, for Reps in these regional areas.
Melbourne: For metro-based Reps, held at ANMF Victorian Branch, 540 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
25 & 26 March, Geelong (organiser Claire Salmon)
• build relationships across the workplace
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17 March, 14 April, 16 April, 6 May
12 & 13 May– for Reps in Eastern Health workplaces (organiser Sandra Oakley).
22 & 23 April, Mildura (organiser Julie Wearing-Smith) 27 & 28 May, Bendigo (organiser Loretta Marchesi)
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OHS courses
Five-day Initial HSR OHS Course (VWA approved) This course relates specifically to health and aged care workplaces, with a strong focus on issues and hazards relevant to nursing, 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. Course 1: 10, 11 & 12 March, 26 & 27 March Course 2: 3, 4 & 5 June, 18 & 19 June Course 3: 5, 6, & 7 August, 20 & 21 August Course 4: 11, 12 & 13 November & 3 & 4 December Time: 9am – 5pm each day Venue: Carson Conference Centre, ANMF House, 540 Elizabeth St, Melb Cost: $750 (payable by employer). Register online: www.tiny.cc/14hsr5day
One-day HSR OHS Refresher Course (VWA approved) 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 is designed to refresh HSRs’ knowledge and 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.
Metropolitan courses: Course 1: 29 April Course 2: 28 May Course 3: 16 July Course 4: 8 October Time: 9am – 5pm Venue: Carson Conference Centre, ANMF House, 540 Elizabeth Street, Melb Cost: $250 (payable by employer). Register online: www.tiny.cc/14hsr1met
Regional courses: Course 1: Latrobe 7 May Course 2: Bendigo 12 August If you would like us to consider presenting a course in your area, please email a request. Time: 9am – 5pm Venue: Notified on registration confirmation. Cost: $250 (payable by employer). Regional courses are subject to a minimum number of 10 participants per course. Register online: www.tiny.cc/14hsr1reg
Conferences
Health & Enviromental Sustainability Conference: 20 March Working Hours, Shifts and Fatigue: 23 April Prevention of Workplace Bullying: 21 May Working Hours, Shifts and Fatigue: 27 August ANMF Nurses & Midwives Conference MCEC, South Wharf: 10 & 11 September Prevention of Workplace Bullying: 14 October
Nominate an HSR for the Health and Safety Rep of the Year Award Nominations are now open for the Health and Safety Rep of the Year Award. This $1000 award recognises outstanding achievement and commitment to the ANMF and to the members in their designated work group in areas which may include: • protection of nurses and patients from workplace injuries and illness • leadership and innovation in workplace OHS • resolution of workplace OHS issues or disputes • achievements in representation and consultation. We are eager to hear about your local health and safety superstar. Nominations close on Friday 29 May 2015. Nominate online at www. anmfvic.asn.au/reps/hsr-of-the-year or call the OHS unit secretary on 9275 9333.
Special Interest Groups Visit www.anmfvic.asn.au/interestgroups for all upcoming ANMF (Victorian Branch) Special Interest Group news, events and meetings.
Advance Care Planning SIG
Inq: Kathryn Whiteside Kathryn.Whiteside@austin.org.au
ANZANAC (HIV Nursing SIG) When: Topic: Venue: Inq:
Tuesday 10 March 6-7.30pm Members meeting The Retreat Hotel Abbotsford Emily Wheeler 9341 5244 or Liz Crock 0410 560 314
Day Surgery SIG When: Topic: Venue: Inq:
Wednesday 18 March, 6-9pm Executive meeting GoToMeeting Chris Guidotti chris_guidotti@y7mail.com
Diabetes Nurse Educators SIG
Inq: Catherine Wallace-Wilkinson positivehealth@bigpond.com 0411 557 631
Immunisation Nurses SIG Inq:
Vikkie Coghlan vikk1c36@bigpond.com.au
Injured Nurses’ Support Group When:
Tuesday 17 March, 11am to 12:30pm
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Venue Inq:
ANMF, Level 3 Boardroom Annie Rutter 1300 760 602
Medical Imaging Nurses Assoc
Inq: Deborah Shears deborah.shears@i-med.com.au
Mental Health Nurses SIG
Safe Patient Handling
Inq: Stephen Morley smorley@bendigohealth.org.au
Vic Assoc Maternal & Child Health Nurses Inq: Helen Watson 0419 103 795 vamchn.group@gmail.com
Inq: Carole de Greenlaw records@anmfvic.asn.au
Victorian School Nurses
Nurses for Continence
Vic Assoc of Research Nurses
When: Topic: Venue: Inq:
Saturday 28 March, 8.30am-1.30pm NFC study day Carson Conference Centre ANMF House Christine Sumper nfcv.sec@gmail.com
Orthopaedic Nurses’ Assoc Inq:
Meinir Griffiths 9342 8417 Rita Moreno 9345 5303
Palliative Care SIG Inq:
Lyndsay Cassidy Lyndsay.CASSIDY@svhm.org.au
Preadmission Nurses Group
Inq: Kate Hussey kate.hussey@healthscope.com.au
Inq:
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Gina Harrex 0401 717 352 Gabriel Silver gabriel.silver@mh.org.au
Vic Midwifery Homecare SIG Inq:
Ingrid Ridler IRidler@mercy.com.au
Vic Perioperative Nurses’ Group Date: Topic: Date: Venue Topic Inq:
Tuesday 24 March Committee meeting Saturday 21 March, 8am-5pm Carson Conference Centre,ANMF House Metropolitian Seminar enquiries@vpng.org.au or 1300 721 169
Vic Urological Nurses Society
Inq: Ros Lawrence rostommy1@optusnet.com.au ANMF House is located at 540 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
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Education centre seminars and workshops March 2015 The ups and downs of male incontinence
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calculations and managing IV pumps, syringe drivers and PCA systems. Member $360, non-member $420, Job Rep/ SIG member $320
CPD: 4 hours . Course code: 12 4 March 2015 RN ECG – Recording and 9am-1pm Interpretation Presenter: Lisa Wragg CPD: 6 hours. Course code: 16 Continence Foundation of Australia, Victorian Branch 19 March 2015 9.30am-4.30pm The ups and downs of male incontinence is designed to provide participants with a Presenter: Kate Potter comprehensive understanding of the anatomy This workshop will include a thorough and physiology of the lower urinary tract of examination of recording and interpreting the male and discuss common pathology ECGs and is suitable for registered nurses. and surgical interventions that cause The day includes an overview of cardiac incontinence. The continence management anatomy and physiology, ECG recording and strategies will be presented utilising a trace interpretation and defining common multidisciplinary model and will cover nursing arrhythmias – cause, presentation and interventions, pelvic floor exercise therapy, management. psychosocial issues, commonly used gadgets Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep and gizmos and how to access financial or SIG member $170 assistance. Member $90, Non-member $110, Job Rep or ANF SIG member $80
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Venepuncture, conducting a 12 lead ECG & contemporary pathology collection
The importance of documenting nursing care within the aged care environment
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CPD: 6 hours. Course code: 17 20 March 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Margaret Lang This seminar highlights the importance of an understanding of the significance of accurate documentation in aged care, Identifying the when, why and what of documentation with regards to client care, funding and legal issues. The seminar will include a discussion on the ACFI and Aged Care Accreditation Standards and the principles of an effective handover.
CPD: 6 hours. Course code: 13 5 March 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Kate Potter This workshop delivers a comprehensive one-day program relating to venepuncture techniques 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 Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep under guided supervision in a simulated or SIG member $170 clinical environment. It is a must for nurses who are required to perform phlebotomy and M Early recognition of clinical undertake 12-lead ECG recording as part of deterioration in pregnant and their role. Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
‘Really enjoyed the content and delivery of the workshop. Presenter was very knowledgeable.’’
Medication administration – principles and practice revisited
RN
CPD: 12 hours. Course code: 15 11 and 18 March 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Sue Pleunik This two-day workshop is designed to update a registered nurse’s skills in medication administration. Topics covered include administration via all five routes, drug
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postpartum women
CPD: 3 hours. Course code: 18 24 March 2015 9.00am-12 noon Presenter: Dr Wendy Pollock Early recognition of clinical deterioration is increasingly recognised as a vital element of any healthcare – so much so, that it is ‘required’ as outlined in Standard nine in the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. This session will discuss what clinical deterioration means for maternity patients and outline what makes recognition of clinical deterioration more challenging in the maternity population. Importantly, the response to clinical deterioration in a variety of clinical settings will be discussed.
Course key ALL Course available to all nurses, midwives, PCAs and AINs RN Course available to registered nurses EN Course available to enrolled nurses M Course available to midwives Member $90, Non-member $110, Job Rep/ ANMF SIG member $80
‘The topic presented was relevant, very informative and motivating.’ RN EN
Advanced skills for dementia
care CPD: 6 hours. Course code: 19 25 March 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Dr. Rosalie Hudson This workshop assists nurses to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence to offer people with dementia (in any setting) the best practice, evidence based person care emphasising end-of-life care for people with advanced dementia and appropriate symptom management. Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
‘Rosalie Hudson was such a warm and welcoming presenter. Her knowledge base was impeccable. I learnt so much and she was very approachable. She supplied lots of handouts and books to peruse.’
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Female incontinence through the
ages CPD: 4 hours. Course code: 20 15 April 2015 9.00am-1.00pm Presenter: Lisa Wragg Continence Foundation of Australia, Victorian Branch Female incontinence through the ages is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the incontinence issues that most women will experience at different stages in their lives. This workshop will focus on the importance of early intervention to treat, manage and cure incontinence utilising a multidisciplinary team approach. All participants will leave this workshop knowing how to recruit the correct pelvic floor muscles to do effective pelvic floor exercises. Member $90, Non-member $110, Job Rep or ANF SIG member $80
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Education centre seminars and workshops Foundations of pharmacology and RN EN Principles and practice medication administration for of aseptic technique and infection registered nurses control
RN
CPD: 24 hours. Course code: 21 16, 23 April and 7, 14 May 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Jennifer Irwin This four day course revises the underpinning knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration for RNs. Topics include pharmacology and adverse drug reactions. Common medications will be revised using a systems approach. Member $650, Non-member $750, Job Rep or ANF SIG member $600
The art of communicating successfully in the contemporary nursing environment
RN EN
CPD: 6 hours. Course code: 22 16 April 2015 9.30am- 4.30pm Presenter: Jenny Poulter This workshop is designed to support nurses to communicate in a clear, assertive and sensitive way in a multidisciplinary, multicultural and often tense environment where clients, patients and colleagues alike have diverse and varying needs. Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
RN EN Managing difficult people CPD: 6 hours. Course code: 2 16 April 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Brendan Scully This seminar addresses a variety of techniques that nurses and other healthcare professionals may utilize to manage difficult people and tense situations. Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
Respiratory Management – Review of concepts
RN EN
CPD: 6 hours. Course code: 24 17 April 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Kate Potter This one-day program is suitable for RNs and ENs working in all areas of the health care environment. The topics covered provide a broad overview approach to assessing and caring for patients with respiratory dysfunction, and may be undertaken as an introduction to Respiratory Management advanced care Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
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CPD: 6 hours. Course code: 25 20 April 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Jenny Poulter This workshop will review healthcare-related infections and the infection control practices required to minimise the spread of infection. Risk management procedures to prevent or reduce infections will be discussed including standard precautions, transmission based precautions and asepsis. There will be an emphasis on the practical application of knowledge and skills including aseptic technique. Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
What is new on postpartum haemorrhage?
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CPD: 3 hours. Course code: 26 21 April 2015 9.00am-12 noon Presenter: Dr Wendy Pollock Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of intensive care admission for maternity patients and remains a cause of death in Victoria. This seminar will cover the current rates of PPH in Victoria, provide an overview of factors associated with major haemorrhage and discuss new management options. Member $90, Non-member $110, Job Rep or ANF SIG member $80
Respiratory Management – Advanced care
RN EN
CPD: 6 hours. Course code: 27 24 April 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Kate Potter This one-day program is suitable for registered nurses who are working within an acute care setting, managing patients who require more advanced respiratory interventions.
9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Dr. Rosalie Hudson When delirium and/or depression are suspected in an older person, the symptoms are often compounded by dementia. Professional practice requires skilled observation, assessment and clinical decisionmaking. This workshop will empower nurses to identify symptoms that can be effectively treated. Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
Dynamic fluids, electrolytes and transfusion of blood & blood products
RN
CPD: 6 hours. Course code: 29 30 April 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Jennifer Irwin This in-depth seminar discusses the theories and assessments behind various fluid therapies. The focus is on advanced understanding and skill development for nurses managing fluids in the acute patient. The why, what and when of fluid, blood and blood products orders and their clinical effects. Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
‘Excellent presenter who communicated well.’
Practical and Quick Stress Relief Techniques
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CPD: 4 hours. Course code: 30 30 April 2015 9am-1pm Presenter: Jane Robotham This new workshop introduces Jane Robotham of Soul Clarity. An experienced nurse, Jane is also a Nursing Wellness Educator, Personal Growth Facilitator and Wellness Coach. Having worked part time in many facets of nursing for the past 30 years Jane has an understanding of the pressures and challenges nurses and carers face.
Delirium and depression in the older person
Nurses and midwives are expected to fit in huge workloads and tasks often under pressure as unexpected outcomes occur frequently. The cost of such demands at times leaves us overloaded and exhausted. Our enjoyment of our work suffers along with the quality of care we are able to offer our patients. This dynamic and highly relevant workshop explores the nature of stress associated with working in these roles. Dissolve daily stress and fatigue and improve wellbeing by learning simple and practical techniques that are easy, enjoyable and highly effective.
CPD: 6 hours. Course code: 28 29 April 2015
Please note there are supporting materials associated with this course that will be
All theoretical sessions are comprehensively supported by both audio-visual and practical training aids, which enable the participants to become more familiar with the associated equipment in a supportive, learning environment. Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
RN EN
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emailed to attendees after course completion. This is included in the registration cost. Member $100, Non-member $120, Job Rep or ANF SIG member $90
May 2015 RN EN
ACFI for registered and enrolled nurses CPD: 6 hours, Course code: 4 1 May 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Margaret Lang 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 $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
RN EN
Depression and anxiety – recognising the symptoms CPD: 6 hours, Course code:31 4 May 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Helen Reeves This workshop will cover core knowledge and skills for staff employed within health services. The focus of this workshop will include the exploration of depression and anxiety, regarding the aetiology and biopsychosocial principles of intervention. Participants will gain practical skill and knowledge acquisition that is transferable to the workplace. Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
RN EN
Assessment skills in the acute setting CPD: 6 hours, Course code: 32 7 May 2015 9.30am- 4.30pm Presenter: Kate Potter This seminar is aimed at those registered and enrolled nurses who would like to refresh or update their knowledge and skills in patient assessment. The emphasis will be on the accurate, effective and timely assessment of patients in the acute setting and an overview of strategies to recognise and manage the deteriorating patient. Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
RN EN
Management of chronic/ persistent pain in older people CPD: 6 hours, Course code: 33 27 May 2015 9.30am-4.30pm
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Presenter: Dr Rosalie Hudson This seminar focuses on advanced skills development for nurses caring for older people in any setting who suffer from chronic/ persistent pain. 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? What are the myths and counter facts of opioid use in older people and what is the place of non-pharmacological therapies? Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
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IV cannulation for registered nurses and midwives CPD: 6 hours, Course code: 34 15 May 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter Kate Potter This seminar will focus on the process and procedure for inserting peripheral cannulae in the adult patient. It includes an overview of relevant anatomy, selection of insertion sites and cannula, insertion techniques, related care infection control, common problems and corrective action. Identification of appropriate equipment, specific cannulation techniques and participant practice will be conducted utilising manikin simulation. This program is designed to provide registered nurses and midwives with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to successfully undertake peripheral cannula insertion. At the conclusion of the seminar the participant will have sufficient confidence to undertake supervised patient cannulation in the clinical setting. Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
Managing the deteriorating patient
RN
CPD: 6 hours, Course code: 35 19 May 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Bruce Killey This workshop takes a comprehensive exploration and review of the important aspects of managing patients who deteriorate whilst in acute care. The workshop focuses on advanced skill development for those working in the general ward setting. Who is at risk? What signs and symptoms should “worry” you? How do you immediately manage such situations and how to get help in a timely and effective manner? Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
RN EN Innovation in wound management
CPD: 12 hours, Course Code: 42 20 & 28 May, 9.30am-4.30pm Presenters: Julie Bauch & Sandra Dean This wound management course focuses on wound prevention and assessment, use of the latest products and appropriate and cost effective wound management techniques. Program includes: Day 1 • Body’s normal response acute injury • Local wound assessment and documentation workshop • Research and wound care • Clinical scenarios and theory into practice Day 2 • Anatomy and physiology of the venous system of the leg; Aetiology of arterial, venous and diabetic ulcers • How do I ...? Interactive practical session Dopplers • Infection in wounds • Interactive session - Put your knowledge into practice! Case studies. Afternoon tea will be served during this session • Course evaluation and presentation of certificates Member $360, non-member $420, Job Rep/SIG member $320
Pre-admission and postdischarge best practice continence care
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CPD: 4 hours, Course code: 36 20 May 2015 9.00am-1.00pm Presenter: Lisa Wragg Continence Foundation of Australia, Victorian Branch Pre-admission and post-discharge best practice continence care is a vital part of the patient’s care plan and is often very poorly assessed, diagnosed and managed in the
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Education centre RTO courses hospital setting. This workshop will discuss appropriate continence assessments, data collection, diagnostic investigations, and treatment and management options for the patient as they journey through the health system. Case studies will be used to demonstrate the importance of an integrated continence care plan to ensure the patient is discharged to their place of choice in the community. Member $90, Non-member $110, Job Rep or ANF SIG member $80
RN EN
Venepuncture, conducting a 12 lead ECG & contemporary pathology collection CPD: 6 hours, Course code: 37 21 May 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Kate Potter This new workshop delivers a comprehensive one-day program relating to venepuncture techniques 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 required to perform phlebotomy and undertake 12-lead ECG recording as part of their role. Member $180, Non-member $215, Job Rep or SIG member $170
RN EN Managing difficult people CPD: 6 hours, Course code: 38 21 May 2015 9.30am-4.30pm Presenter: Brendan Scully See listing on page 12 for course description
When do you change your practice based on what you read?
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CPD: 3 hours, Course code: 39 26 May 2015 9.00am - noon Presenter: Dr Wendy Pollock 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. The course also covers effective database searches through search engines and library databases. Member $90, Non-member $110, Job Rep or ANF SIG member $80
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RTO accredited courses Certificate IV in training and assessment (TAE40110)
ALL
The TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment course focuses on the skills required to deliver training and assess competence in the participant’s own industry areas. It is the benchmark qualification (along with subject matter expertise) for trainers and assessors in the VET Sector. The course is designed for people who are currently working in a training or assessment role, or where part of their job requires training and assessment. Comprising 10 units, this course focuses on the skills required to deliver training and assess competence in the participant’s own industry areas. This course includes the Language, Literacy and Numeracy unit recently added to this qualification. Course 2 6, 13, 20, 27 March, 10, 17, 24 April and 1, 8, 15 May 2015 Course 3 May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8 Classes run from 9.30am to 4.30 pm Member $1,850, non-member $2,050, Job Rep or SIG member $1750
Medication administration for enrolled nurses
EN
Increasingly enrolled nurses are expected to hold qualifications required to deliver medications in a variety of settings. New entrant enrolled nurses who graduate with a Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nursing – Division 2) hold the required qualification. However enrolled nurses who completed a Certificate IV or equivalent course prior to 2008 may not. Enrolled nurses who have not attained the units of competence required to administer medications have the “notation” ‘Does not hold Board approved qualifications in administration of medications’ on their NMBA registration. Enrolled nurses who would like to expand their practice and deliver medications can attain the skills and knowledge to administer medications by completing NMBA approved units of competence. The approved units of competence include: • Administer and Monitor Medications in the Work Environment (HLTEN507C) • Analyse Health Information (HLTAP501C) Successful completion of these units leads to the removal of the “notation” on the NMBA register. ANMF (Vic Branch) Education Centre is offering these units of competence to enrolled nurses interested in advancing their skills, knowledge and scope of practice.
Applications close Monday 2 March 2015 Course commences Monday 13 April 2015 Fees: $2,800 payable in 4 instalments: Instalment 1 - March 16- $700 Instalment 2 – April 13 - $700 Instalment 3 – May 20 - $700 Instalment 4 - June 17 - $700 Total $2800 Program entry requirements: 1. NMBA registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) 2. Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse /Division2) or successful completion of an accredited anatomy and physiology self-directed learning package, provided by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victorian Branch) Registered Training Organisation. Pre 1995 ENs are encouraged to apply but may require additional pre-course work 3. Attendance at an interview to assess applicant suitability, Recognition for Prior Learning and other entry requirements 4. Successful Completion of VETASSESS language, literacy and numeracy test within the last 12 months Medication administration for enrolled nurses includes • HLTEN507C - Administer and Monitor Medications in the Work Environment • HLTAP501C - Analyse Health Information
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The ANMF (Vic Branch) Education Centre, ANMF (Vic Branch) Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3601), nursing laboratory and library are located near the Melbourne CBD at ANMF House, 540 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.
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Visit anmfvic.asn.au/education for information about these and upcoming courses.
Continuing professional development (CPD) All nurses and midwives are required to undertake 20 hours of continuing professional development each year as part of the requirements to re-register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. For information visit nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
Costs Significant discounts on many Education Centre courses (excluding government-funded courses) are available to ANMF members, Job Reps and ANMF Special Interest Group members. Courses may be tax deductible. Ask your tax consultant for advice.
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Credit card number Expiry Amount: $ Cardholder name Cardholder signature Please forward fully completed registration form and payment: ANMF (Vic Branch) Education Centre Box 12600 A’Beckett Street Post Office Melbourne Vic 8006 OR scan and email to education@anmfvic.asn.au Once payment is received a receipt will be posted to you. Please make cheques payable to ANMF (Vic Branch) Education Centre. Disclaimer
ANMF (Vic Branch) Education Centre (ABN No 8057 10391192) will endeavour to ensure that the speakers and content for this seminar proceed as advertised. However, unexpected circumstances may necessitate the utilisation of a replacement speaker(s). ANMF (Vic Branch) Education Centre disclaims any liability for any errors/omissions in terms of information provided at this educational event.
Refunds and cancellations
The decision to proceed with or reschedule a seminar is based on the number of participants registered, however if ANMF (Vic Branch) Education Centre cancels a session you will receive a full refund. If you cancel your registration the following will apply: a) Over 7 days notification, full refund (less 10% administrative fee) b) Less than 7 days notification no refund will apply
cpd.anmfvic.asn.au
New CPD modules are now available online at the ANMF (Vic Branch) CPD Portal. Members, use your annual ANMF CPD credits ($400 members, $80 student/assoc. members) to achieve your required professional development hours online by 31 May for registration.
Save $80*
Save $80*
Save $80*
Endoscopy
Refugee & asylum seeker health
Working with Workcover
This module focuses on the specialties of gastroenterology and respiratory, and will guide you through the essential treatment and management of associated conditions, including presentations, symptoms and best practice. You will learn about the latest techniques and diagnostic technology.
In this relevant refugee and asylum seeker health module, experts in the ďŹ eld will teach you about key terminology and background, support and advisory services, health literacy and client outcomes, and management and assessment of clients, including the use of interpreters.
Expert legal professionals who work in the area of Workcover have created this module. It explains WorkCover claims, injuries, the claims process, rejections, returning to work, and other relevant areas. The module reects recent changes to WorkCover legislation and is relevant to anyone with an interest in industrial issues.
4h CPD
4h CPD
4h CPD
All modules contain resources, videos, and links for members to continue their learning. *Save $80 when you use your annual ANMF CPD credit to purchase this course
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