January2015 / February 2014 Public Sector Nurses & Midwives IN Enterprise Agreement FUSION 95% IN FAVOUR plus... Focus: ORGAN DONATION WORKING WHILE PREGNANT - Your Rights ANMF Tas Branch - MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE 2015 – Half Yearly CPD Planner Inside Branch Secretary Message WELCOME TO 2015! The team at ANMF (Tas Branch) enjoyed a well deserved This clause sends a strong message that double shifts should Christmas / New Year break after a very busy end of 2014. not be worked and the penalty is hefty. ANMF will be working The major focus during the last part of the year was the with the DHHS/THO’s to develop strategies to ensure improved successful negotiation of the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian staffing and rostering. Reducing double shifts will save money! State Service) Agreement 2014. The outcome of this Agreement An additional key unresolved issue relates to Mersey Theatre call is significant for all nurses and midwives. backs. This is being addressed and an explanation can be found The aim of Agreement negotiating is to ensure key issues arising on page 11. between Bargaining are addressed. Congratulations to our newly elected Branch Council, ably led One such key issue is double shifts. The successful outcome of by Emily Shepherd who has been elected unopposed as ANMF this issue will ensure sufficient determent to hopefully minimise President for a second term. Council is pivotal in setting the any requirement for this unsustainable staffing. direction and leading policy decisions for nursing in Tasmania. The new clause entitles nurses and midwives who have worked Our new council is introduced on page 11. a double shift which includes night duty to not have to return for a rostered early or late shift, but they will be paid for the shift We look forward to another successful year in 2015, working including afternoon penalties. This will be safer for members and alongside our members to ensure we can all make a positive ensure you get an adequate break after working 17 hours! In the difference to Tasmania’s health. event of exceptional circumstances and you are requested to work a late, you will now be paid overtime rates for the entire shift. Neroli Ellis LIFE MEMBERSHIP FOR ONE OF NURSINGS’ LEADING LADIES After a career spanning over 30 years, Agnes Stanislaus-Large retired from her role as Manager of Industrial Services in December 2014. Agnes has been closely involved in ANMF as a Representative, Councilor and employee for over 30 years and has been pivotal in many of the positive outcomes for nursing and midwifery in Tasmania during that time. ANMF Branch Council awarded Agnes Life Membership in recognition of Agnes’s dedication to the nursing profession and the ANMF over many years. We all wish Agnes the very best. We will miss her smile, her passion and her knowledge. LEFT: Agnes at her farewell. CENTRE: At a rally in 2003. RIGHT: At Branch Council accepting her life membership award.
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2014 ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS BRANCH SECRETARY: INFORMATION OFFICERS: [email protected] ANMF BRANCH COUNCIL & EXECUTIVE: Ballot is Neroli Ellis: [email protected] INDUSTRIAL CONSULTANT: Emily Shepherd Amy Boon MHS, Gavitt President, LGH Mental Health MANAGER, INDUSTRIAL SERVICES: Caroline Saint: [email protected] House now open! Acute Medical Services DoPM Information and Jenny Thomas: [email protected] BUSINESS MANAGER: Unit Anna Hodgetts Claire O’Loughlin: [email protected] Zara Brown RHH, 2D link has been sent ORGANISERS: James Lloyd RHH, Clinical to all members NORTH: MARKETING, MEDIA AND PUBLICATIONS: Vice President, Support Marita Meadows via email. Hayley Clark: [email protected] RHH Central LGH, Acute Shane Rickerby: [email protected] Coordination Unit Deanna Butler Medical Didn’t get an email? Treica Ware: [email protected] HOBART: 182 Macquarie Street, Hobart, RHH, ED Please let us know your email Kim Ford address - phone 6223 6777 Tasmania, 7000 Scott Butler Jenny Parker NORTH WEST: Executive, RHH LGH ICU (have your member number ready). P 03 6223 6777 • 1800 001 241 (outside Hobart) Specialist Clinics RHH, Surgical Jan Robinson: [email protected] F 03 6224 0229 Not a memberYou stillbut have want time to have to join: Angela Manion Helen Dykstra Anne Sands your say? SOUTH: LAUNCESTON: Executive, NWP, Primary Health, anmftas.org.au/join-2/ Sue Darcey: [email protected] P 03 6223 6777 • 1800 001 241 (outside Hobart) Mersey, ICU/HDU Perioperative Midlands MPC or phone 03 6223 6777. Theatre Andrew Brakey: [email protected] ULVERSTONE: Tania Battaglini Monica Werner IMPORTANT Norm Blackburn: [email protected] P 1800 001 241 (outside Hobart) • F 03 6425 1028 LGH Renal Unit Roslyn Gorrie RHH, Oncology Ballot closes 1200 - Monday 22 December 2014 Infusion is the official publication of ANMF (Tas Branch). Letters and articles are welcome. Advertising rates available on request by emailing [email protected]. Publishing deadline is 1st of each month prior to publication. It’s a super tight time frame so please vote Statements/opinions in Infusion reflect views of the authors, they do not represent official policy of the ANMF unless stated. NOW! Material featured in Infusion is copyright and may be printed only by arrangement with the ANMF (Tas Branch).
YOUR ANMF (TAS BRANCH) INFUSION MAGAZINE IS PROUDLY DESIGNED AND PRINTED IN TASMANIA Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2014 SUCCESS FOR ANMF (TAS BRANCH) PUBLIC SECTOR MEMBERS The negotiation of the Nurses Highlights of the new agreement are as will be paid as if they had worked the and Midwives (Tasmanian State follows: shift. If the rostered shift is worked, Service) Agreement 2014 has now • 2% per annum increase to base in unforeseen circumstances, then salaries from the first full pay period the employee will be paid the been finalised with the agreement appropriate overtime rate. The 8 approved and registered by the to commence on or after 1 December 2014 and 1 December 2015. hour break provision in the Award Tasmanian Industrial Commission. also continues to apply. • A two year agreement expiring on 30 This outcome would not have been November 2016. • Rural and Remote Allowance – All possible without the commitment expenses will be paid directly by • Progression to Grade 4 will now be of ANMF’s public sector membership the employer when professional available from Year 6 in Grade 3. and its shared determination to see development activities are approved. • Mandatory training – recognised as an equitable outcome for nurses and • The casual loading will increase to being paid in ordinary time. midwives. Our membership decided 24% from 1 July 2015 (ffpp). to implement over 260 individual • Work Value – Grades 6, 7, 8, and • Part-Time Employees – loaded rate – specific worksite industrial actions 9 – process to be completed by 30 will only apply to existing employees. across the State, this was critical to the June 2015 and implemented in the New permanent part-time employees Government’s decision to negotiate in following financial year. employed after 1 December 2014 will good faith with the aim of reaching an • Double Shifts – the establishment now accrue paid leave entitlements. Agreement. of a joint working party to develop • Nursing Hours per Patient Day – has The new Agreement ensures that nurses agreed strategies with the aim of been retained in the agreement. and midwives, along with most other reducing double shifts by 1 July 2015. • Classification Structure and the pay State Service employees, will now be • Double Shifts inclusive of night schedule to be transferred to the paid a 2% wage increase for the next duty – this provision clarifies that Award in January 2015. two years. This ensures an equitable where a double shift is worked, then outcome which ANMF maintains is an employee will not be required affordable if the Government is genuine to commence a rostered early or about resolving the extent to which afternoon shift on the same day and double shifts are worked. SUPPORT NURSES and MIDWIVES SUPPORT
Important Information for ANMF Members SUPPORT The whole debacle of the 2014 ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS legislated wage freeze has been confusing. Public sector T14266 of 2014 ANMF v MASSA/DHHS nurses and midwives are At the conclusion of the conference on 11 November 2014, unique in that our Agreement President Abey issued the following statement: expires in November and there “Having met with the parties together and separately we have now reached a position whereby there is an agreement is no registered wage increase between the parties that they will progress negotiations for a 2014 ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS to “freeze”. new agreement to take over from the existing agreement which WORK 2 RULE expires in a short period of time. The Government is not listening! ANMF has been successful The ANMF have made it clear that it is simply not possible in ensuring the Government to meet the timelines that are outlined in the Treasurer’s Royal Hobart Hospital – 3A Paediatrics letter, undated, sent on 10 November 2014. They have their Ballot is negotiates an offer. ANMF is own internal processes as far as consultation with their is showing the Government the value of their goodwill by not in a position to accept or membership is concerned. reject on behalf of members, They have made it clear that their inability to commit one now open! withdrawing these non-nursing duties. way or the other to the content of that correspondence is such a major decision will be a not a rejection or an acceptance of the correspondence; it is Information and member’s decision. simply an inability to meet the timeframes proposed without link has been sent no filing in patient records/history consulting fully with their membership. President Abey issued the That being the case, I would commend the parties to commence negotiations as quickly as possible with the to all members following statement at the removal/emptying of rubbish objective of wrapping up an agreement, again as quickly as via email. no recent Tasmanian Industrial possible, with a view of replacing the existing agreement in Commission conference. a seamless manner, if that can be achieved. Didn’t get an email? On that basis I will adjourn the Commission hearing and I no cleaning of discharge beds/cots will leave th Please let us know your email 182 Macquarie St Hobart Tas 7000 | Ph: 6223 6777 | 1800 001 241 (outside Hobart area) | [email protected] | Authorised by Neroli Ellis Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federatione file open to (Tas see Branch)where you get to.” address - phone 6223 6777 (have your member number ready). no emptying/stocking of linen
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Infusion - January / February 2015 3 Focus THE CHAT THAT SAVES LIVES by Guy Vanderkelen of DonateLife Tasmania It is fair to say that no two days are the same in the nursing profession, and this is certainly the case as a Donation Specialist Nursing Co-ordinator with DonateLife Tasmania, a position that I fulfill with great pride and interest. An Organ Donation case is highly medical, legal, ethical and humanitarian catastrophic nature of the person’s professionally rewarding. Not only process which leaves me satisfied, injury or illness, and the Intensive care have you significantly contributed to exhausted, and humbled through the specialist has informed them that their improving the health of someone living decision and commitment of a family loved one has died. in our community with end stage organ that has honoured the donation wishes Organ Donation is raised sensitively as a failure (and the positive “ripple effect” on of their loved one, or has opted for organ normal part of planning end of life care, that person’s family and colleagues), but donation in the belief that this would highlighting that the patient is cared for more so I feel that I have really made a have been consistent with their loved with the greatest of dignity and respect difference in supporting a grieving family one’s wishes. and is not suffering. through an incredibly sad and difficult Working with donor families is the most The family meeting involves many time, whilst providing the opportunity important part of our role as donation key people including the Intensivist, for positive outcomes in the wake of their specialists. There are some important bedside nurse, and social worker tragic loss. Case work is a challenging initial steps in the donation process who are able to support the family in which support our conversations with their decision making. We introduce families. ourselves, aim to ensure that they have We will receive a referral of a potential a sound understanding of the situation donor from the ICU or ED when the and provide information about organ GIVE clinical trigger has been met. donation giving families the opportunity The Australian Organ Donor Registry for questions or a break. We ask the is accessed to determine if the person family following our discussions if they had registered their donation wishes consent for organ donation. Given that and we then liaise with the ICU to only 1% of people who die in hospital, die ensure death has been determined in such circumstances where they may Guy Vanderkelen and certified appropriately and review become a potential organ donor, and the from DonateLife the patient to assess their suitability potential for such positive outcomes, this Tasmania for organ donation. If the potential is an important conversation to reach an donor meets strict eligibility criteria for incredible decision. transplantation, then in conjunction Provided we have the family’s consent with the ICU and treating Intensivist, we for organ donation, we arrange a time to arrange to meet with the family. undertake a very specific and informed We as donation specialists ensure consent, and additional medical and the family of the potential lifestyle assessment. This is a time where donor understands the we begin to build an incredible rapport with the family, and through their (often light hearted) stories, we really get to know the donor and their family and reflect on the generous decision and gift of donation. Aside of caring for our donor families, our role includes the management of the donor to maximise organ viability, ongoing risk assessment, liaison with other agencies including the Coroners’ Office, interstate scientists and transplant teams, and undertaking the thorough assessment of the donor. We stay with the donor throughout the donation surgery, ensuring any other family wishes are respected. Team work is paramount on an Organ Donation case, as not only are we working on a range of issues from supporting the donor family to liaising
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with retrieval teams and optimising ICU management, but also on an average case, around 50 people would directly contribute to facilitating the entire process, which takes approximately 24 hours. The entire DLT team is incredible, passionate, and energetic and professionally we complement each other’s work. We occasionally “bump into” our donor families, and often On the HEARTBEAT for FEBRUARY: feel like we are greeted like a member of their family with a hug and fondness from these inspirational, generous What barriers do you think people face and strong people. when deciding to be an organ donor”. Nation-wide, in the year to the end of October 2014, 939 SUSAN FREEMAN transplant recipients received a lifesaving or life changing DonateLife Tasmania transplant as a result of the generosity of 319 organ By far the biggest barrier to organ donation donors and their families. In Tasmania we have facilitated is when the family doesn’t know their 9 Organ Donation cases spread throughout Tasmania’s loved one’s wishes. Families who have 3 DonateLife hospitals, resulting in 34 lives being saved previously discussed donation find or improved through life saving transplantation, with 20 making the decision considerably easier. additional donation outcomes through tissue donation, Spiritual, moral and philosophical beliefs such heart valves. We have had many other intended also play a part, with most religions being donors, potential donors and tissue only donation cases. supportive of organ donation. Family Simply, our message to the community is: dynamics, the inability to accept the death of a loved one or a • Discover the facts about organ and tissue donation; lack of understanding of brain death and organ donation are also • Decide and register your organ and tissue donation barriers to making the decision. As Donation Specialist nurses we decision on the Australian Organ Donor Register; endeavor to support the families during the donation discussion and provide accurate information, so they can make an informed • Discuss your donation decision with close friends decision that they will be comfortable with into the future. and family. Have the chat that saves lives! Discussing your donation wishes is most important, because in Australia the family of every potential donor GUY VANDERKELEN is always asked to support the donation decision of DonateLife Tasmania their loved one before organ and/or tissue donation can At a time of such acute grief and shock, proceed. The most important thing that helps a family’s formulating a decision regarding Organ decision is their knowing the donation decision of their Donation is extremely difficult when it loved one. had not been discussed and the family Ongoing Donor Family Support is co-ordinated by a DSNC, are unsure of what that person would ensuring that donation outcomes are communicated to have wanted. The most important thing donor families, and that they have access to appropriate that helps a family’s decision is their support services as required. All families are invited to our knowing the donation decision of their loved one. Have the chat annual Service of Remembrance. that saves lives! DonateLife Tasmania is the 24 hour accessible, state wide program that coordinates the donation process, provides clinical support and education to key areas, and SUZANNE DAIRS promotes awareness in the community about organ and Calvary Health Care tissue donation. We have nursing donation specialists at Birchall Meares Ward the Launceston General, North West Regional and Royal There can be a particular challenge with Hobart Hospitals, and we are supported by Medical heart transplant, perhaps as the heart is Donation Specialists. Our Manager and Executive Officer associated with soul. There are less issues also function above the call of duty, and really are the with other organs i.e. eye, kidney, liver. heart of our fantastic and dynamic team. Finally, sincere thanks to our nursing colleagues that have been a part of the dynamic team that enables this MICHELLE ROTHALL process. For the thoughtful words or cuppa for a donor Calvary Health Care family, incredible care of our donors, and all that you Birchall Meares Ward contribute to our process. If my organs helped another individual it For more information visit www.donatelife.gov.au would be a gorgeous gift for them. A lot or have a chat with one of us at a community event, of people decline their organs due to the or in your hospital. fact of the process involved.
Infusion - January / February 2015 5 Focus Organ Donation BACK FROM HELL – ORGAN DONATION The Gift of Life, a Personal Perspective by NW Organiser Jan Robinson My husband was diagnosed with an My husband suffered severe, debilitating headaches during autoimmune disease about 12 years and between each dialysis session along with many other ago and as a result his immune system discomforts. The headaches become worse with each dialysis session and lasted longer between sessions so much so I would destroyed his kidney function resulting in question how much longer he could tolerate subjecting himself the need for haemodialysis. to ‘more of the same’ – when would he reach his limit and The dialysis kept him alive but this is only decide to no longer continue? I dreaded the arrival of that day a lifestyle one would choose if your mind and supported him however I could, but I also did this for my is not yet ready to die. I say ‘not yet own selfish reasons – I did not want my good man to die! ready’ because all of us have limits to Members of the family including myself were willing to be a living our endurance. During my career as a donor but this was not to be and often the outcome for each Registered Nurse I have encountered was not known until after a lengthy testing process. After these patients who have chosen not to unsuccessful attempts we accepted that a transplant may never continue with dialysis because happen, gave up any thoughts of such and prepared for home they have reached those limits and dialysis to ensure we would have the best quality of life possible. of course, the result is death. Following I paint a picture of how “Then the magic for us happened - organ donation can change not that phone call only a patient on a transplant only one life but the lives of many. waiting list could associate with.” The help given to dialysis The experience was a roller coaster ride like no other. The patients to enable them to cope associated emotions were confusing to say the least. For many is extensive however the change weeks after the transplant our feelings fluctuated between from a ‘normal’ lifestyle to one elation at the prospect of a somewhat normal life again and of such immense restrictions it is somberness because of the loss of life and it simply seemed like being transported to Hell. The wrong to feel happy in this situation. The reasoning that allowed fluid and dietary restrictions are us a degree of acceptance for the feelings of joy was that the almost unbearable, extremely difficult Donor and / or the family had chosen to do this. to adhere to and isolating for many reasons. The extent of the changes to our lives due to this ‘Gift of Life’ cannot be written about here, cannot be understood by anyone The dietary restrictions resulted in not in this position, is immeasurable and beyond words of chicken as our daily choice because it gratitude for us and we will be forever thankful for the generosity is the protein with the lowest potassium which truly has returned us from a life in Hell. content. If there is a different way to cook and serve chicken that fitted with these Please ‘have the conversation’ and sign up for Organ and restrictions then we discovered it! Tissue Donation. SAVE the DATE ... 25th & 26th June 2015
6 Infusion - January / February 2015 Your ANMF (Tas Branch) A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE The ANMF (Tas Branch) is more than just a union. We are an integral part of the broader nursing team*. The core business of the ANMF is the of Tasmania by representing the interests We subscribe to the fundamental values industrial and professional representation of the nursing team* through: of honesty, integrity, respect, trust, of nurses, midwives and the broader • Industrial, professional and social fairness and justice. To guide the way we nursing team*, through the activities of advocacy. work together to achieve our Vision and a national office and branches in every Mission, we enact these values through • Empowerment of members, state and territory. The role of the ANMF is our commitment to the principles of: stakeholders and community. to provide a high standard of leadership, • continually defining and working • Promotion and provision of quality nursing industrial, educational and professional toward a shared purpose representation and service to members. education and research. • ensuring transparency, efficiency and This includes concentrating on topics • Advocating for conditions leading effectiveness, and such as education, policy and practice, to improved health outcomes in industrial issues such as wages and Tasmania. • including, advocating and empowering diverse groups and professional matters and broader issues VALUES: We clearly define the standards communities which affect health such as policy, funding which govern our behaviour as an and care delivery. ANMF also actively organisation and as individuals within • collaborating and seizing advocates for the community where this organisation. opportunities through community decisions and policy is perceived to be and stakeholder engagement. Our values rest on a century of tradition detrimental to quality, safe patient care. founded on a formal means of supporting You can read more THE ANMF (TAS BRANCH) STRATEGY: nursing roles and improving nursing about how we are standards and education. We are a making a positive ANMF STRATEGIC PLAN VISION: Making a positive difference to difference in our 2014 – 2017 union: a diverse community dedicated Making a positive difference to Tasmania’s health Tasmania’s health. to the stewardship of achieving security Strategic Plan - MISSION: Our current purpose is driven and fairness in health workplaces, and follow the link at by members to promote and contribute fairness, equality and opportunity in the anmftas.org.au to improved health outcomes for people Tasmanian community.
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WORKING WHILE PREGNANT Your Rights to Transfer to a Safe Job
For all pregnant Tasmanian employees within both the private and public sectors, there are specific rights in relation to ensuring your ongoing safety at work. With regard to the private sector as of 1 Your employer may require that you WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS NO July 2013, amendments to the transfer to provide a medical certificate which SAFE JOB AVAILABLE? job provision in the Fair Work Act came outlines that in the opinion of your If there is no safe job for you as a nurse into force. These amendments extended treating doctor, illness or risks arising out or midwife to be transferred to, you are the right of pregnant employees to be of the pregnancy or hazards connected entitled to take leave. Your right to be transferred to a safe job regardless of with the work assigned to you make it paid by your employer for this leave is their length of service. determined by whether you are entitled inadvisable for you to continue at your Early in 2014, there was an amendment to unpaid maternity leave or not. present work. They are then obligated to made to the Nurses and Midwives No Safe Job Leave is: transfer you to a job that is safe. (Tasmanian State Service) Award 2013 • paid for employees who are entitled which allows for pregnant nurses and WHAT IS A ‘SAFE JOB’? to unpaid parental leave midwives to be transferred to a safe job A ‘safe job’ is one that you can perform • unpaid for employees who aren’t during their pregnancy if appropriate. without any risk to your safety or your entitled to unpaid parental leave. Carers in the public sector don’t have baby. It should have the same ordinary If you are entitled to be paid for this leave, an Award right to a ’safe job’ but most hours of work as the employee’s it is to include your normal rate of salary definitively do so under WHS legislation substantive position unless by for your ordinary hours of work for the and employer Policies. mutual agreement (unless otherwise period of the risk. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? contraindicated). If your employer fails to provide you If you are fit for work but cannot continue You are entitled to be paid at the same with a safe job or no safe job leave, this to do your job because of risks or hazards will constitute a breach of the National rate of pay as your substantive position arising out of your pregnancy, nurses and Employment Standards in the Fair Work midwives in the public and private sectors including allowances and penalties. Act covering the private sector or the and carers in the private sector will be This may be different for carers but what Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State entitled to be transferred to an appropriate is offered should be reasonable in the Service) Award 2013 covering the public safe job or to take ‘no safe job’ leave. circumstances. sector.
8 Infusion - January / February 2015 ANMF (Tas Branch) Carers in the public sector would need AGED CARE CONFERENCE to take their paid personal leave or commence unpaid special maternity leave as ‘no safe job ‘eave’ is not available in your Award (HASA). WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ARE UNFIT FOR ANY KIND OF WORK WHILE PREGNANT DUE TO A PREGNANCY- RELATED ILLNESS? Nurses, carers and midwives are entitled to Special Maternity Leave. If you have not HOURS7 yet commenced maternity leave and you suffer an illness related to your pregnancy CPD and require time off work, you are to be granted any paid personal leave to which you are entitled. If you do not have personal leave accrued or are not entitled to be paid personal leave, you are to be granted unpaid special maternity leave for the duration of the period specified by your treating doctor in a medical certificate. To qualify for this leave, you need to meet Who should be in the team? the eligibility for unpaid maternity leave. This means that you have had continuous service with your employer for at least 12 Wednesday 11 March 2015 months. CAN YOUR EMPLOYER DIRECT YOU The Tramsheds, Launceston TO TAKE MATERNITY LEAVE? Successful management of the older person If you are wanting to work in the 6 weeks with complex care needs requires clinical service leading up to your due date, your employer may ask you to provide a medical models designed to improve the care of older certificate which states that you are fit people not an organisational model built on silos. to work on your normal duties without This conference will provide an opportunity to restriction. If you are not able to provide this clearance from your treating doctor, hear about innovative ways of working and how your employer may require that you take expanded scopes of practice and education will unpaid parental leave. No safe job leave build clinical service models into the future ends when unpaid parental leave starts. ANMF knows only too well how complex working while pregnant entitlements can $ be, yet these are valuable and hard-won rights so that pregnant employees can be INCLUDES150 LUNCH treated with dignity, respect and with no AND REFRESHMENTS old-fashioned assumptions about your fitness & capabilities to work until delivery, if that’s what you want, and your medical Register on practitioner agrees. anmftas.org.auor Don’t hesitate to call or email the Information Centre to ask your questions phone that arise from this article. 03 6223 6777
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Who should be in the team? Industrial Outcomes LAUNCESTON GENERAL HOSPITAL & KINGS MEADOWS RENAL SERVICE Towards the end of 2014 ANMF was asked to assist members with a grievance at the Launceston General Hospital [LGH] and Kings Meadows Renal Service involving nursing workloads related to the Nursing Hours per Patient Day [NHPPD] Model. On 20 May 2014 in line with the Nurses and Midwives Agreement and attended a ‘specialist panel’ convened by management on LGH and King Meadows renal unit re-benchmarking was 20 November 2014. ANMF and renal work representatives were completed and signed of by LGH senior nursing management. advised that the current budget restraints would not allow for Through this process it was determined that an additional a service delivery model that included a Nurse Educator, Pre 4.70 FTE was required for the LGH and Kings Meadows renal and Post Transplant Nurse and an Access Coordinator Nurse. unit. Utilising a Queensland renal model for the distribution of Instead management were only able to offer an additional 2 this additional FTE the re-benchmarking would have seen the FTE 6 months fixed term, 1 FTE graduate position to address introduction of a Nurse Educator, Pre and Post Transplant Nurse current direct nursing workload issues. The offer was given and an Access Coordinator Nurse, a collective of 2.38 FTE. Unlike with a commitment to establishing a working group of key their southern counter parts LGH and Kings Meadows renal stakeholder’s to develop long term workload solutions for LGH nurses do not have access to these three positions, positions that and Kings Meadows renal nurses and the service delivery for would add value to the service in the north and greatly improve renal services in the north of the state. patient outcomes along with relieving nursing workloads. However CEO approval for the increased benchmarked hours While the offer of an extra 3 FTE goes to fixing the workload was denied on the bases that any increase in FTE would need to issues affecting direct nursing’s hours, it was largely come from savings within the renal unit and not extra funding. disappointing to not secure the remaining benchmarked FTE The CEO’s position was being attributed to Government cuts to for a Nurse Educator, Pre and Post Transplant Nurse and an the hospitals budget. Access Coordinator Nurse. Such positions are crucial to better Disappointed by this members engaged the ANMF to assist them patient outcomes and are ultimately cost effective and or cost through the formal grievance process as detailed Appendix neutral. ANMF along with renal work representatives are now C – Nursing Hours Per Patient Day Model, section 5 ‘Grievance determined to hold management to account on the process of Procedure’ of the NURSES AND MIDWIVES [TASMANIAN STATE establishing a ‘working group’. ANMF’s focus for the working SERVICE] INTERIM AGREEMENT 2013. In the 3 step grievance group will be to ensure that the appropriate nursing resources process, following an unsuccessful attempt by members to are applied at the LGH and King Meadows renal units to support resolve the grievance initially, ANMF became involved at step 2 safe patient care and nursing workloads. DIPLOMA OF NURSING HLT51612 HERC (the Health Education and Research Centre) is the Registered Training Organisation of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery PART TIME Federation (Tasmanian Branch). STUDY HERC is pleased to offer Diploma of Nursing commencing in April 2015. The Diploma of Nursing course is suitable for people who would like to work in nursing including acute and aged care. INFORMATION SESSIONS Wed 4th & 18th Feb 2015 – 11am to 1pm & 5pm to 7pm
FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS RTO 40736 REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION OF ANMF (TAS BRANCH) 182 Macquarie St, Hobart Phone: 6223 6777 • Email: [email protected] • Web: herc.anmftas.org.au
10 Infusion - January / February 2015 Industrial Outcomes Industrial Outcomes YOUR INDUSTRIAL TEAM WORKING FOR YOU .... The following enterprise agreements have recently been approved by the Fair Work Commission. Key outcomes of each agreement are detailed below: BUPA CARE SERVICES ONECARE GENERAL STAFF MERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SOUTH HOBART • Wage increases of 3% pa It has been agreed that the parties to the Nurses and ENTERPRISE with the first increase to be Midwives (Tasmanian State Service Agreement 2014, will work to resolve a dispute at Mersey Community Hospital AGREEMENT 2014 backdated to 1 July 2014 and the last increase to whereby nurses, who are rostered to be on call, and are • Wage increases. apply from 1 July 2017. asked to work overtime at end of their normal shift, are not • 3.25% pa backdated to • 3% increases to most paid call back in accordance with the Award. 1 March 2014 (nursing allowances. employees only). • Foul and nauseous linen FREEMASONS HOMES OF SOUTHERN TASMANIA INC. • 3.25% backdated to 1 allowance extended to GENERAL STAFF AGREEMENT 2014 August 2014 (non-nursing carers in the event of a • Wage increases. employees only). notifiable gastroenteritis • 3% backdated to 1 July 2014. outbreak. • 3.1% from 1 July 2015. • 3.25% from 1 August 2015 • Night shift penalty • 3.2% from 1 July 2016. and 1 August 2016. increased to 17.5%. • Increases to allowances in line with wage increases. • CPI increases to expense • New role of House Manager • Personal leave. related allowances. • New Trainee and Apprentice • Additional 3 days per outbreak of communicable disease. • Increases to work related provisions. • Access to personal leave for domestic violence situations. allowances in line with • New Buddy/Mentor • New bullying and harassment clause. wage increases. allowance. • New 14 week paid parental • Paid parental leave – BUPA ST ANN’S HOMES TOOSEY ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT leave provision for employees will ‘top up’ the Federal 2013-2016 who are the primary care Government’s parental • Wage increases. givers of a child. leave payment to the • 1% backdated to 1 July 2013 (in addition to 3.5% wage • Personal Leave: increase already received on 1 July 2013). employee’s base weekly - 5 certificate free days. • 4.5% backdated to 1 July 2014. rate for a total of 12 weeks. - Absences of 2 days or • 3% from 1 July 2015. • New role of Team Leader less can be supported by introduced for carers. statutory declarations. • New ceremonial leave provision.
REUNION OF VICTORIA DISTRICT HOSPITAL (1948-1966) BRANCH COUNCIL ELECTED The Victoria District Hospital closed its doors in the later half of 1966 after being in FOR 2015 - 2016 service for 102 years, since 1864. In March 1966 the first reunion of the ex- The Branch Council elections have concluded through the Australian staff was held and continued every 5 years Electrol Commission and the following candidates have been elected to until 1988 when a resurgence of interest in the role for the next 2 years. the group saw two yearly reunions introduced with great success. BRANCH PRESIDENT - Emily Shepherd The next reunion is to be held in Geraldton on the 2nd and 3rd of May, 2015 at the local BRANCH VICE PRESIDENT - James Lloyd Wintersun Hotel. For those people who are interested to catch up BRANCH EXECUTIVE MEMBERS - Kim Ford and Angela Manion or require information, please contact one of BRANCH COUNCILLORS the committee members below. President - Christina Sumner - 08 9938 2784. Tania Battaglini Scott Butler Marita Meadows Vice President/Liaison Officer - Amy Boon Helen Dykstra Jenny Parker Elaine Patterson - 08 9964 4344. Zara Brown Roslyn Gorrie Anne Sands Secretary - Kaye Mazza - 08 99231894. Deanna Butler Anna Hodgetts Monica Werner
Infusion - January / February 2015 11 2015 – Half Yearly CPD Planner HERC HAS YOUR CPD COVERED The Health Education and Research Centre (HERC) is ANMF (Tas Branch)’s Educational Arm. We are pleased to offer an extensive range of interactive, relevant and exciting CPD courses in Hobart , Launceston and Burnie. Each course is run by an industry expert and a certificate of completion is presented for participation in all CPD courses. On the following pages you will find a selection of what we are offering for the first half of 2015. Please note that this is a guide, more courses will be added - so keep an eye on the webpage: www.anmftas.org.au/herc-continuing- Educator Tamara Gee with HERC’s 3D Sim Man professional-development/
Infection Control – Nursing and the Law- Consent Advanced Clinical Assessment Standard and Additional Skills for Enrolled Nurses Precautions – Isolation and PPE When: 19TH FEBRUARY 2015 Presenter: Caroline Saint When: 27TH FEBRUARY 2015 “Have you got the right Where: ANMF Launceston, 19 Brisbane St Presenter: Tamara Gee and Karen Wall gear and do you use them Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm Where: HERC, 182 Macquarie St, Hobart appropriately?” Cost: $40 Time: 4.00pm – 8.00pm CPD Hours: 2 Cost: $80...... Members When: 11TH FEBRUARY 2015 COURSE OUTLINE: $120...... Non-Members Where: HERC, 182 Macquarie St, Hobart Increasingly nurses must ensure they are aware CPD Hours: 4 Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm of the requirements for a valid consent from COURSE OUTLINE: their patients and clients. Without consent a $100...... Members This study session is aimed at Enrolled Nurses Cost: claim of trespass, assault and/or battery may be $170...... Non-Members and will use clinical reasoning to advance laid. This study session is aimed at Registered your knowledge and skills related to clinical 6 CPD Hours: Nurses, Midwives, Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in assessment of adults. COURSE OUTLINE: Nursing and Personal Care Workers. Remember “Donning and Doffing”? This study Topics covered will include: day will provide a detailed update on the correct • The right to autonomy. use of PPE and the current recommendations • What is a valid consent? related to standard and additional precautions Urinalysis particularly as it relates to Clostridium Difficile, • Consent and the Mature minor. MRSA and the standards related to Ebola. When: 2ND MARCH 2015 Presenter: Karen Wall Where: ANMF Launceston, 19 Brisbane St ECG and Acute Coronary Syndromes Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm $20 Documentation – When: 25TH FEBRUARY 2015 Cost: The ‘right’ and the ‘wrong’ Presenter: Tamara Gee CPD Hours: 2 Where: HERC, 182 Macquarie St, Hobart COURSE OUTLINE: This interactive session is aimed at Assistants in When: 16TH FEBRUARY 2015 9.30am – 3.30pm Time: Nursing and Personal Care Workers. The session ANMF Launceston, 19 Brisbane St Where: Cost: $100...... Members will facilitate and enhance understanding of Presenter: Karen Wall $170...... Non-Members principles of urinary symptoms, urinalysis and Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm CPD Hours: 6 assessment of results. At the end of this session COURSE OUTLINE: the participants will complete a questionnaire Cost: $20 The Australian Commission on Safety and and practical assessment of performing a CPD Hours: 2 Quality in Health Care released the Clinical Care urinalysis that is a part of overall competency COURSE OUTLINE: Standard related to Acute Coronary Syndromes assessment. This study session is for Assistants in Nursing and in December 2014. Are you up to speed? This Personal Care Workers. It will cover all aspects of study day is aimed at Registered Nurses and documentation including: legal responsibilities, will take you through 12 Lead ECG’s and the new the writing process and clinical communication standard. Simulation will be used to support the FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS to others. learning experience. RTO 40736 REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION OF ANMF (TAS BRANCH)
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Identifying the Deteriorating Mental Health – Managing Staff Medication Management in the Patient: “’Track and Trigger’ and colleagues in your workplace Older Person What do the Numbers mean? with Mental Illness When: 22ND APRIL 2015 HERC, 182 Macquarie St, Hobart When: 4TH MARCH 2015 When: 18TH MARCH 2015 Where: Tamara Gee 4.00pm – 6.00pm Presenter: Presenter: Cecily Pollard Time: HERC, 182 Macquarie St, Hobart $40 Where: Where: HERC, 182 Macquarie St, Hobart Cost: 9.30am – 3.30pm Time: Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm COURSE OUTLINE: $100...... Members This study session is aimed at Registered and Cost: Cost: $40 $170...... Non-Members Enrolled Nurses who administer medications CPD Hours: 2 CPD Hours: 6 to older people. Specific emphasis on the COURSE OUTLINE: prevention of medication errors and special COURSE OUTLINE: The incidence of mental illness in colleagues considerations related to pharmacodynamics in Clinical deterioration manifests quickly and is representative of the incidence in the the older person will be explored. the use of the ADD’s chart is integral to an community. It can be difficult to acknowledge appropriate response. With the national focus and manage. This study session is aimed at on the Deteriorating Patient there is a need for all Registered Nurses, Midwives and those who nurses and midwives to be skilled and confident work alongside and manage staff. Sensible in the identification of deterioration. This study practical ideas will be discussed. Respiratory Nursing Study Day- day will use clinical reasoning to ensure you ‘Wheezes, Coughs and Rattles’ have the skills to make sense of the numbers and respond appropriately. When: 29TH APRIL 2015 Pregnancy Related Where: HERC, 182 Macquarie St, Hobart Incontinence –The importance Time: 3.30am – 5.30pm Venepuncture and Cannulation of the Physiotherapist Cost: $100...... Members – Refresher (Launceston) $170...... Non-Members When: 19TH MARCH 2015 CPD Hours: 6 When: 5TH MARCH Where: ANMF Launceston, 19 Brisbane St COURSE OUTLINE: Where: ANMF Launceston, 19 Brisbane St Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm This study day is aimed at Registered and Time: 3.30pm – 5.30pm Cost: $40 Enrolled Nurses, Midwives, students and Nurse Cost: $40 CPD Hours: 2 Practitioners. The focus of this study day will be on developing clinical reasoning skills to 2 CPD Hours: COURSE OUTLINE: assist in respiratory assessment, interpretation This study session is aimed at nurses and Presenter: Tamara Gee of assessment findings and the implications midwives, including students who provide COURSE OUTLINE: for nursing care. Spirometry and Inhalation support to women. The aim is to upskill nurses This study session is aimed at Registered Nurses, therapies including Non-Invasive respiratory and midwives to have confidence to teach pelvic Midwives and Enrolled Nurses who require a support will be explored. refresher to ensure their practice related to floor exercises, identify problems and provide Venepuncture and cannulation is consistent advice about the importance of maintaining with Best Practice. Simulation will be included pelvic floor health. as part of this session. Advanced Wound Management
FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS When: 6TH MAY 2015 RTO 40736 Venepuncture and Cannulation REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION OF ANMF (TAS BRANCH) Where: HERC, 182 Macquarie St, Hobart – Refresher (Burnie) Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm Cost: $100...... Members When: 6TH MARCH Venepuncture and Cannulation $175...... Non-Members Where: Burnie - TBC CPD Hours: 6 Time: 3.30pm – 5.30pm When: 15TH APRIL 2015 COURSE OUTLINE: Cost: $40 Where: ANMF Launceston, 19 Brisbane St This study day is aimed at all nurses and midwives CPD Hours: 2 Presenter: Tamara Gee and is designed to increase your knowledge and skills in the management of complex wounds. Presenter: Tamara Gee Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm Cost: $100 Members Complex wound assessment, the importance of COURSE OUTLINE: “time’’ in the management of wounds and the This study session is aimed at Registered Nurses, $170 Non-Members role of the podiatrist will be explored. Midwives and Enrolled Nurses who require a CPD Hours: 6 refresher to ensure their practice related to COURSE OUTLINE: Venepuncture and cannulation is consistent This study day is aimed at Registered and Enrolled with Best Practice. Simulation will be included Nurses, Midwives and Nurse Practitioners. It as part of this session. is designed to provide participants with the Choking and Foreign Body knowledge and skills to competently perform Airway Obstruction Management intravenous cannulation and phlebotomy. Course participants will have the opportunity to When: 19TH MAY 2015 Aged Care Conference practice under supervision using simulation. Where: HERC, 182 Macquarie St, Hobart Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm Complex Care of Older People Cost: $40 “Who should we have in the Team” CPD Hours: 2 When: 11TH MARCH 2015 Developing a CPD Portfolio- COURSE OUTLINE: Where: Tramsheds Launceston Responding to AHPRA Audit This study session is aimed at all nurses who Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm care for both adults and children at risk of When: 16TH APRIL 2015 Cost: $150 choking. Foreign Body Airway Obstruction Where: HERC, 182 Macquarie St, Hobart CPD Hours: 7 (FBAO) cases fear in both the patient and the Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm This conference will provide an opportunity to nurse. This study session aims to increase your Cost: FREE. hear about innovative ways of working and how knowledge and skills related to choking, the expanded scopes of practice and education will Portfolios will be available for degree of obstruction and ensure your practice build clinical service models into the future. purchase on the day for $25. is consistent with Best Practice guidelines.
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Venepuncture and Cannulation Pain Management- “Pumps, Transition to Practice – Pills and Palliation” Undergraduate Student Nurse/ When: 20TH MAY 2015 HERC, 182 Macquarie St, Hobart Midwife Study Day Where: When: 17TH JUNE 2015 Presenter: Tamara Gee Where: HERC, 182 Macquarie St, Hobart When: 24TH JUNE 2015 Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm Where: Tramsheds, Launceston Cost: $100...... Members Cost: $100...... Members Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm $170...... Non-Members $170...... Non-Members Cost: Free CPD Hours: 6 CPD Hours: 6 COURSE OUTLINE: COURSE OUTLINE: This study day is aimed at all nurses and This study day is designed for undergraduate This study day is aimed at Registered and Enrolled midwives who care for those with pain. Person student nurses and midwives aiming to apply for Nurses, Midwives and Nurse Practitioners. It centred approaches including the individual graduate positions. This study day will include: is designed to provide participants with the experience of pain will be discussed. Managing • Getting a graduate position – knowledge and skills to competently perform the complex needs of those with chronic the application process. intravenous cannulation and phlebotomy. pain, persistent pain and pain associated • Registration with AHPRA. Course participants will have the opportunity to with life-limiting conditions will be explored. • Developing your CV. practice under supervision using simulation. Technological and pharmacological approaches • The interview. will also be included. The study day will be informed by the National Pain Strategy which is • Understanding your rights and responsibilities currently under review. as an employee. Promoting Continence When: 25TH MAY 2015 Where: ANMF Launceston, 19 Brisbane St Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm FOR FLEXI FREE G BL Cost: IN E S COURSE OUTLINE: OK O T This study session is aimed at Assistants-in O ONS T SUIT U Nursing and Personal Care Workers working in L TI YO D hospitals, residential care and the community. P U Y This study session will provide a comprehensive O ? overview of continence management including choice of aids, correct use of aids and documentation. A wide Identifying the Deteriorating variety of Patient: “’Track and Trigger’ What do the Numbers mean? electives When: 27TH MAY 2015 available Presenter: Tamara Gee Where: ANMF Launceston, 19 Brisbane St Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm Cost: $100...... Members $170...... Non-Members CPD Hours: 6 COURSE OUTLINE: Clinical deterioration manifests quickly and the use of the ADD’s chart is integral to an appropriate response. With the national focus on the Deteriorating Patient there is a need for all Study an Advanced Diploma of Nursing (HLT61107) with HERC - nurses and midwives to be skilled and confident in the identification of deterioration. This study we offer flexible study at your own pace by Distance Education, day will use clinical reasoning to ensure you have the skills to make sense of the numbers and Workshops and Simulation. respond appropriately. The Advanced Diploma course is for Enrolled Nurses who already have a Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, are currently registered with AHPRA and working in a health related field. Three Tube Study Day – PEG’s, SPC’s and Trachy’s Course starting in February 2015 When: 3RD JUNE 2015 Applications are NOW open - contact HERC for more information. Where: HERC, 182 Macquarie St, Hobart Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm Cost: $100...... Members $170...... Non-Members CPD Hours: 6 FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS RTO 40736 COURSE OUTLINE: This study day is aimed at all nurses and midwives REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION OF ANMF (TAS BRANCH) who care for patient’s with complex care needs. Best practice guidelines, troubleshooting and Email: [email protected] •Web: plans of care will be explored. herc.anmftas.org.au Phone: 03 6223 6777 • 182 Macquarie Street, Hobart
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FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS RTO 40736 REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION OF ANMF (TAS BRANCH) 2015 WORKPLACE REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING ANMF (Tas Branch) are, once again, running our successful Workplace Representative program.
The new and revised program consists of training modules run over 3 days . Training opportunities will include topics such as leadership, communication and negotiations. A yearly program has been developed in recognition of the need to request leave in advance. The program includes:
Workplace Representative Workplace Representative Workplace Representative TRAINING FOUNDATIONS TRAINING SKILLS TRAINING ADVANCED CPD 6 Hours CPD 6 Hours CPD 6 Hours
An introduction to the role of Focusses on the skills required to be a This dynamic day has been fully revised OR FLEXI the Workplace Representative. It Workplace Representative. and is designed for the experienced G F BL provides the basis for all Workplace IN E Content includes: Workplace Representative who has K S Representatives to understand the O T completed Foundations and Skills. O NS TO SUI U role and to begin to organise their • Problem solving within the IO T D workplace. Topics for 2015 include: L T YO Y workplace. P U • Meeting procedures. O ? In this course we: • Communication skills. • Negotiations. • Explain the ANMF and its structures. • Building Resilience. • Enterprise Bargaining. • Introduce the role of the Workplace • Negotiations. Representative. • Interpreting the Award & Agreements. COURSE TIMES • Learn how to recruit members. WHERE: HERC (Hobart) COURSE TIMES • Make a plan for your workplace. WHEN: 18 March 2015 WHERE: HERC (Hobart) COURSE TIMES TIME: 9.00am - 5:00pm WHEN: 19 March 2015 WHERE: HERC (Hobart) TIME: 9.00am - 5:00pm WHERE: Launceston WHEN: 17 March 2015 WHEN: 24 April 2015 WHERE: Launceston TIME: 9.00am - 5:00pm TIME: 9.00am - 5:00pm WHEN: 16 October 2015 WHERE: Launceston TIME: 9.00am - 5:00pm WHERE: Ulverstone WHEN: 23 April 2015 WHEN: 20 May 2015 WHERE: Ulverstone TIME: 9.00am - 5:00pm TIME: 9.00am - 5:00pm WHEN: 9 September 2015 WHERE: Ulverstone TIME: 9.00am - 5:00pm WHEN: 19 May 2015 9.00am - 5:00pm TIME: You can discuss your training needs with your Organiser to establish which day(s) to attend. The consecutive days are structured in case you wish to do more than one. HOW TO ENROL Enrollment Information Online: WHO CAN ATTEND? PAID PROVISIONS PUBLIC SECTOR www.anmftas.org.au Workplace Representative Training Public Sector employees in Tasmania are is specifically for Workplace entitled to 5 days per annum to attend Phone: Representatives. Union Training and Union conferences. 03 6223 6777 1800 001 241 WHAT DOES IT COST? PAID PROVISIONS – PRIVATE SECTOR (outside Hobart area) Workplace Representative Training is free Private sector employees may be entitled Email: [email protected] WHAT ABOUT CPD? to paid Union Training. Provisions vary ANMF Workplace Representative Training from employer to employer. Details of Workplac Email: [email protected] • Web: herc.anmftas.org.au e courses count toward Continuing this will be contained within Enterprise Represent Phone: • 182 Macquarie Street, Hobart ative 03 6223 6777 Professional Development. Each day of Agreements. Contact the Information Training training is worth 6 hours of CPD. Centre for further information. Infusion - January / February 2015 15 DID YOU KNOW?
PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE IS AN AHPRA REQUIREMENT & YOU GET $10 MILLION COVER AS PART OF YOUR ANMF MEMBERSHIP! And that’s just one of the great benefits that ANMF (Tas Branch) has to offer, including comprehensive industrial advice and representation, journey insurance, discounted CPD, members only helpline, monthly journals, discount movie tickets and much much more! BUT all of these services are only available to members who are financial. Make sure your membership remains financial by switching from payroll deductions to Direct Debit.
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Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Tas Branch) 182 Macquarie St Hobart Tas 7000 Ph: 6223 6777 | 1800 001 241 (outside Hobart area) [email protected]