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International Nurses Day & International Midwives Day

also in this issue:Poisons Regulations

Because We CareProfessional Development

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“I look forward to joining you in celebrating

International Nurses and Midwives Days on 5th and

12th May. Visit the ANF stands at major public

sector hospitals for your free giveaways. Please contact

the ANF office if you are holding special celebrations

at your worksites and ANF will offer support.”

NEROLI ELLIS BRANCH SECRETARY

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THIS YEAR IS A SPECIAL YEAR OF CELEBRATION WITH THE 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE. ANF WILL BE HELPING ALL MEMBERS OF THE NURSING TEAM AND MIDWIVES TO ENJOY THE DAY AND TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF OUR DAY OF RECOGNITION. NURSES REMAIN AT THE TOP OF THE LIST OF THE MOST HONEST AND ETHICAL PROFESSIONALS AND CONTINUE TO BE WELL REGARDED BY THE PUBLIC AND OUR HEALTH COLLEAGUES.

Whilst we celebrate how nursing and midwifery has developed over the last 100 years, we also need to ready ourselves for significant changes to the regulation of our profession this year. National registration and accreditation will commence on 1 July, pending the final passage of enabling Bills. By now, you should have received a letter from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. This letter lists your current registration details and your proposed registration type under the National Law that will apply after 1 July 2010. Your obligations under the national law will guide your professional practice moving forward. At the time of writing this report, the national registration fee has not been finalised.

Your ANF membership covers your Professional Indemnity Insurance obligations (excluding independent midwives and contractors) and ANF has established a professional portfolio for each member where ANF sessions are recorded and you have the ability to insert any other professional development.

All nurses and midwives who are registered on 30 June 2010 will be automatically registered in the national scheme until the end date of their current registration. In the future all annual registration renewal for nurses and midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia will be on 1 May. Tasmanian nurses will be able to renew their annual practising certificates by 30 June which will ensure a smooth transition to the new scheme. Further information is available on the ANF website.

In line with such a momentous 100 year celebration, ANF Tasmanian Branch is also celebrating our highest ever membership, reaching a milestone of over 5000 members! Thank you everyone for such great support and we look forward to continuing to improve services for nurses in Tasmania.

Happy International Midwives and Nurses Days!

www.anftas.orgInfusion is the official publication of ANF Tas Branch. Letters and articles are welcome. Advertising rates available on request. Publishing deadline is 1st of each month prior to publication.Statements/opinions in infusion reflect views of the authors, they do not represent official policy of the ANF unless stated. Material featured in infusion is copyright and may be printed only by arrangement with the ANF (Tas Branch).

BRANCH SECRETARYNeroli [email protected]

BRANCH PRESIDENTJulie Driver

NURSING INDUSTRIAL OFFICERCaroline [email protected]

LEAD ORGANISERAgnes [email protected]

ORGANISERS

NorthStuart Foote [email protected] Dudley [email protected] MacKenzie [email protected]

North WestAdele Kear [email protected] Johns [email protected]

SouthSue Darcey [email protected] Harriss [email protected] Smallbon [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL/ EDUCATION OFFICERAlison Salisbury [email protected]

INFORMATION OFFICERCate [email protected]

OFFICE MANAGERCarolyn [email protected]

HOBART182 Macquarie StreetHobart, Tasmania, 7000Phone: 03 6223 6777Fax: 03 6224 0229

LAUNCESTONCity Mill Business Centre 76 York StreetLaunceston, Tasmania, 7250Phone: 03 6334 1411Freecall: 1800 001 241Fax: 03 6334 3928

DEVONPORT63 Best StreetDevonport, Tasmania, 7310Freecall: 1800 001 241Fax: 03 6224 0229

WEBSITEwww.anftas.org

ANF BRANCH COUNCIL & EXECUTIVE

Julie Driver President, RHH WACSJenny Parker Vice President, LGH ICUBill Dermody ExecutiveColleen Fletcher Executive, Clarence Plains CHCAndrew Ostler Executive, RHH NSUSue Robertson Executive, NW Renal UnitSally Bonde Palliative Care South

Caroline Cryer RHH NephrologyNick Firth Mental Health Services, Wilfred LopezPamela Hesketh LGH Spinal UnitLyn Johnson MCH Ante Natal ClinicJuanita Mayne RHH/Hobart PrivateAnn Rees Hobart ClinicJaniece Robinson NWRH DEMPeter Sharp HPH MaternityMyf Sutton Midlands MPCKathy Tighe RHH NSUJoanne Triffitt Mental Health

n-westNorth West NewsEliza Purton Ltd (EPL)Working through the restructure at EPL brought a positive outcome. Members were satisfied with Management’s restructure program and therefore it was agreed on 24 March, that the Redundancy Review Meetings could cease on the understanding that they could be recalled should the need occur.

North-West Regional Hospital - Mersey CampusOperating Theatre – At the time of writing, ANF was still awaiting a response to the letter sent to Management regarding conditions of employment from shift worker to day worker. A copy of the letter has since also been sent to CEO Jane Holden.

Medical Ward – Medical Ward Working Party meeting was held recently. A meeting with members prior to this enabled a true reflection of the current ward status which resulted in positive negotiations with the Management team at the hospital.

North-West Regional Hospital - Burnie CampusMedical Ward – Some issues were raised regarding the rostering for the medical ward, in particular the two clear days off. Meetings were held with both Management and members to clarify the situation and a letter was sent by ANF to the ADON. ANF is currently awaiting a response.

Representative MeetingsUnfortunately, the ANF Representative meetings were not well attended at both Burnie and Mersey. Feedback from those present was that not all members check emails regularly and perhaps hard copies would improve attendance at future meetings. Therefore, all Reps were given information through the hospital mail system, or personally, regarding the ADC, educational requirements, May training sessions and the minutes of the last meeting, including the date of the next meeting. ANF looks forward to seeing an

improved attendance.

ANF is seeking a Representative in ORS Burnie as their area is currently without a Representative.

Mental Health Services Spencer Clinic – The Duress Alarm system has been installed, but unfortunately is not functioning, and as a result staff and patients have been put at risk. To ensure the unit was managed as safely as possible prior to implementation and staff training of the alarm system, the in-patient number was limited to 15. ANF will continue to monitor the situation closely.

North- West Private HospitalTheatre – At a recent meeting issues were raised including the lack of morning tea-breaks. Management have agreed to ensure this was corrected. Other issues were EBA related.

Due to the downturn in patient numbers, Management chose to take some drastic steps without consulting their staff. This resulted in an urgent ANF membership meeting and a letter sent by ANF on behalf of members to CEO Keith Cock. A consultative committee has been set up to address the issues raised by ANF members.

Health WestANF Organisers Lorraine Johns and Adele Kear thank Health West management and nurses on the west coast who made their visit a pleasant and hospitable experience. They were provided with a tour of the facility at Queenstown and Rosebery and informed of their organisation and plans for future development. ANF hopes to visit again soon to celebrate all the hard work ANF members do in the area.

Professional DevelopmentMembers have been providing positive feedback about the ANF education sessions in Devonport. Pat Eastley’s session on continence/catheter management was a very informative session thanks to Pat’s years of knowledge and experience in this area.

New Grads – Welcome to all new grads who have become members. We look forward to seeing you in your workplace.

Bob Cartledge CNM and some of the nursing team at Queenstown Hospital

Catheter Education Session, Devonport

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ANF WAS PROUD TO SPONSOR A CLINICAL SKILLS PROGRAM ORGANISED BY THE TASMANIAN OPERATING ROOM NURSES (TORN) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA CLINICAL EDUCATION CENTRE.

The presentation was “Recognising and responding appropriately to the early signs of deterioration in surgical patient”. The simulated patient “Edward” was able to generate changes to his vital sign which stimulated discussion about - what is happening with “Edward”? - including possible prognosis, a revision of assessment skills and assessment tools as well as treatment options.

District hospitals have been the focus of public sector worksite visits recently with Georgetown, St Helens and St Marys all visited. The nurses in these facilities are extraordinarily multi-skilled and handle such a diverse range of situations. Patients are appreciative to have such competent nurses in these smaller communities. ANF members are very content in all facilities as management is

Pictured with “Edward” the simulation patient is (from left) - Liz Davidson, Amelia Board, ANF Rep - Madeline Smith, LGH Nurse Educator - Karen Madden, Lisa Cairns, Chanea Ralston, Nigel Chong - UTAS Clinical Lecturer, TORN Northern Education Officer - Julie French, TORN Treasurer - Deb Stronach, Kim Pinner, and TORN President - Angela McKay on secondment from LGH to UTAS as a Clinical Lecturer

experienced, fair and transparent.

Headspace (previously The Corner) Youth Health Centre has undergone a major building renovation and members are most impressed with their new facility which is safer, brighter and much more appealing.

The Community Mental Health team has been visited and ANF members similar to their colleagues in the South, are dissatisfied with their classification and are eager for this to be addressed in the career structure review.

ANF welcomes Deb Stewart to the Northern Organising Team. Deb graduated from UTAS in 1993 with a Bachelor of Nursing. She has a wide variety of nursing experiences, predominantly in Launceston, but also two very interesting years at the Cairns Base Hospital in the mid 90’s. Deb has worked at the LGH for most of her nursing career but also gained fantastic experience working for nine months in the Community Aged Care setting for a private care provider - and was introduced

to the valuable role of Extended Care Assistants in the health care setting.

Deb’s role within the DHHS has been interesting and varied including renal, general medical, and nursing pool as well as a preceptor in the Re-Entry and Refresher Program. She also has some experience in middle management roles within the DHHS. Deb is looking forward to building on the skills she developed as an ANF Rep in her role as Organiser. She is inspired by the positive attitude and dynamic approach that the Nursing Team has in Tasmania and excited by the prospect of her new role within the ANF.

ANF Organiser, Deb Stewart

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Southern Newssouth

General Practice NursesIn March ANF was invited to attend/present at the General Practice South nurses boot camp training.

This training is provided to nurses who are either new to or interested in working in the general practice setting. The session was well received by the attendees and created greater awareness of the support that ANF can offer general practice nurses.

Aged CareThere are ongoing issues with restructuring at Uniting Aged Care Facilities in Southern Tasmania. Consultative forums have been set up at those facilities affected, but direct care hours will be lost.

Mental Health SectorWeb Fleet has been causing difficulties with creating an increased workload for members. Options are being looked at to address the problem.

Community Mental Health Nurses have been raising concerns with the pay disparity between nurses and Allied health professionals providing the same/similar role throughout MHS. This is an ongoing problem and options are being discussed.

Crisis Assessment and Triage (CAT) team nurses were asked to review a revised SOD for the position. Copies were provided to the ANF for comment. Comments were supplied to MHS but there has been no response to date. CAT team members are in the same position as community MHS nurses as they have allied health professionals filling the same role within the service that has resulted in a significant pay disparity.

HealthscopeThe second intake of graduates at the Hobart Private Hospital has caused major issues with staffing in March. The hospital had low patient capacity, and staff were regularly asked to take single days of annual leave as well as reducing their contracted hours, to decrease staff numbers.

This was causing certain shifts to have minimal senior staff, and on many

occasions, the graduates who began in January were mentoring the March graduates.

Staff were feeling intimidated and pressured to take this time off. A flyer was sent to all members at HPH letting them know that all annual leave must be mutually agreed to, and that they do not have to take in excess of 5 single days of annual leave per calendar year.

ANF has requested Management to reconvene the WHPPD Consultative Committee to oversee and monitor workloads at the site.

If you feel the staffing level on your shift is unsafe, you are encouraged to fill out the HPH Reasonable Workload Issues form available on your ward, and forward to your NUM/3A, with a copy to ANF.

GP South Study Day

HPH OT - Jenny Nesbitt, Sarah Bird & Dan Gotowski

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ANF IS A KEY STAKEHOLDER IN THE CURRENT DEVELOPMENT OF THE GUIDELINES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS) CHIEF NURSE’S OFFICE THAT WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE POISONS REGULATION (95EA).

This will enable appropriately educated care workers to administer medications in all residential aged care facilities throughout Tasmania. The current timeline indicates this will be sometime after mid 2010. Public information forums that allowed nurses and care workers to ask questions and voice their concerns about the legislative changes were held in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone during mid April. ANF has commented on the Draft versions of the Guidelines and is lobbying on behalf of all nurses, care workers and residents to ensure that safe medication administration standards are maintained in residential aged care, that all staff are properly supported by these systems and that the quality of care provided to residents does not decline

as a result of the changes in legislation.ANF’s position is:

• Aregisterednursemustbeonsite 24 hours a day, seven days a week and only delegate the task of medication administration to residents who have been assessed by that registered nurse as stable.

• Theonsiteregisterednursemustbeeasily accessible, at all times, to assess residents’ current health status, give ‘PRN’, ‘once only’ and ‘stat’ medication orders if indicated; and provide timely support to staff to whom they have delegated the task of medication administration.

• Theregisterednurseondutyisnot responsible for determining the educational preparation and continuing competence of the care workers to whom they are delegating the task of medication administration. This responsibility must lie with the employer.

• Enrollednurses,becauseoftheirlevel of educational preparation

and clinical expertise, should be delegated the task of medication administration in preference to an aged care worker.

• AMedicalAdvisoryCommittee(MAC) consisting of all stakeholders, attached to each facility, responsible for reviewing medication systems and incidents, is the only mechanism that enables accountable, independent systems review processes.

ANF believes that the only way to ensure that quality of care and safe medication administration systems are maintained in residential aged care, is by ensuring that the Guidelines being developed are attached to Poisons Regulation 95EA. This will force Aged Care employers to lawfully abide by the Guidelines or risk having sanctions imposed, or lose accreditation of their facilities. ANF urges all nurses and carers to voice their concerns to their Union and the Chief Nurse’s Office. All draft documents and submissions can be viewed on our website www.anftas.org

Dear ANF, after having worked in the Aged Care Sector for many years as an RN Level 1 on the floor I have decided to leave nursing. I can no longer cope with the complex care and medical requirements of residents and the huge responsibility imposed upon the RN.

Due to the demanding workloads and associated responsibilities, I am afraid to continue in the Aged Care Sector. Something could go terribly wrong (through no fault of my own) which could have very adverse effects on me, my nursing and our future. NAME WITHHELD

The Australian Nursing Federation’s Because We Care Campaign is seeking more funding for aged care in the Federal Government 2010 budget.

We must fund quality aged care with more nurses and fairer pay.

Your support for the Because We Care campaign is crucial in ensuring that aged care nurses and personal care assistants can deliver the best quality care for older Australians.

Nurses in aged care often have 50-60 residents to look after, and get paid up to $300 per week less than those in the public hospital system. In 10 years, an extra 90,000 Australians will be in aged care. Send a message to your federal MP, Sid Sidebottom MP, that Enough is Enough and more funding is needed for aged care in Budget 2010. Please visit the website for more information – www.becausewecare.org.au

Thank you to everyone who is continuing to support this important campaign.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

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Development of the poisons guidelines

24 & 25 June 2010 – Wrest Point, Hobart

The Annual Delegates Conference is held in appreciation and recognition of the contribution made by ANF reps; this year it will be held in Hobart at Wrest Point. A two day program includes dynamic key note speakers, professional development to inspire you, debates on resolutions and the announcement of Rep of the Year.

Conference FocusDAY 1: Rep development, future direction, resolutions and a dinner to thank you for your contributions. DAY 2: Working together, violence issues, national registration and partnerships in business.

To RegisterVisit the website to download registration forms. Mail: ANF, Reply Paid 70389, Hobart TAS 7000 (no stamp required) Fax: (03) 6224 0229 Email: [email protected]

ResolutionsIf Reps have any resolutions you’d like discussed at the Conference please forward them to us via post, fax or email by Friday 30 April 2010. If you’d like help developing your resolution please contact the Information Officer on 6223 6777 or 1800 001 241 (outside Hobart area) or you can ask your organiser.

Faye Hoppitt Rep of the Year AwardDo you know an ANF Rep who has achieved outstanding results with/or for their fellow ANF Members? If so, nominate them for the 2010 ANF Faye Hoppitt Rep of the Year Award.

Annual Delegates Conference

EVE MACFIE WORKS AS A MIDWIFE/LACTATION CONSULTANT AT CALVARY HEATH CARE TASMANIA’S MATERNITY UNIT AT THE LENAH VALLEY, HOBART CAMPUS.

She has been a Workplace Rep since 2006 and has been involved with the last two EBA negotiations. Eve finds representing her many ANF colleagues very interesting and rewarding.

Eve enjoys her work and is proud of the Maternity Unit and the care and services it offers. She is especially proud of the Breastfeeding Clinic and the high standard of breastfeeding support available.

Eve, along with the four other International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (all ANF members!) run the Clinic which has been in operation since 1995. They have also been very active in preparing the Hospital late last year for their fourth successful Accreditation for

Calvary Maternity Unit/Breastfeeding Clinic

continued Baby Friendly Health Status (A joint UNICEF/WHO initiative).

The Breastfeeding Clinic recently

Kaye Scott, Kathryn Goodfellow, Eve MacFie, Robyn Morgan BFHI Assessor, Liz Brown, Director of Clinical Services, Calvary. (Lactation Consultant Ronnie Darby was absent on the day)

received their latest certificate, with congratulations from BFHI committee member and assessor Robyn Morgan.

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FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE WAS BORN ON THE 12 OF MAY 1820 AND, IN RECOGNITION OF HER CONTRIBUTION TO NURSING, INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY IS HELD ANNUALLY ON HER BIRTHDAY.

In August 2010 it will be 100 years since Florence Nightingale died so this year is going to be a celebration of her life.

As you are all no doubt aware Florence was born (in Florence, Italy) to a wealthy English family. As part of her privileged upbringing she was given a broad education including languages, mathematics and history. While it was expected that she would marry and spend her life as a wife, Florence had what she felt to be a “calling” to work as a nurse.

Nursing at this time was not regarded as a suitable occupation. Her mother was horrified and tried to dissuade her! As is now known Florence changed the face of nursing and was instrumental in implementing the role of the modern nurse. She actively used research and statistics to prove her arguments.

But it is 100 years since Florence died and so we need to remember that nursing has progressed from an unregulated group of workers to a self-regulating professional group.

Florence: first but not last!Nurse education has moved from an apprenticeship style training (where education often took second place to the service needs of the hospital) to one of a professional based education. While some criticise the current educational system for failing to provide sufficient clinical time nurses, like medical staff who undertake an intern year, now get much of their formative clinical time during a graduate year. At the end of that time they should be equipped to think critically and analyse issues as well as provide good clinical care.

What non-nurses don’t realise is that nursing is as much a mental challenge as a physical one. There is little point assisting an individual with the activities of daily living (such as showering, walking and eating) if you don’t notice the person is unable use their left side effectively; that they have failed to dry part of their body or that they cough frequently when eating.

All of these clinical signs may mean further patient assessment is required. Nurses often notice subtle signs of change only because they are intimately involved in the care of the patient. However, it is only because of their level of knowledge and expertise that they will refer such subtle changes on to a fellow health professional.

Studies are now demonstrating that a decrease in registered nurse staffing can lead to a poorer outcome for patients. Fractionalisation of health services, where no one person cares for a patient rather different “services” are provided by different people, might appear to be economically efficient but it means that subtle changes can be missed.

In a recent study undertaken by an American group of surgeons it was found that a reduction in one registered nurse a day increased the risk of death (in the elderly after a hip fracture) by 22%.

While not conceding that staffing levels were the sole contributor there was sufficient evidence, so the report said, to suggest that orthopaedic surgeons should pay more attention to ward staffing.1

1 Fran Lowry, Shortage of Nurses Mean Death After Hip Fracture, (19 March 2010) Medscape available at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/718859 accessed 31 March 2010.

So, happy birthday Flo! But more importantly we should all remember that nursing has progressed and nurses are still making a difference.

Happy International Nurses and

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ROBYN WITHERS – RN/ MIDWIFE MATERNITY UNIT, HPH

What does IND/IMD mean to you?

It is a day to recognise the people who are at the coal face of nursing, putting in the hours, 24 hours a day, and still loving what they do.

What do you find most rewarding about being a nurse?

I love the patients – the women. A lot of the women are heading into labour for the first time, and they are so excited and so brave. They face this experience with such dignity, and I have so much respect for them. Women are amazing.

Also I love the sense of service and being a care giver. Helping and giving to others is what keeps me coming back every day.

What is the biggest change to nursing that you have seen in your career?

I have been nursing for nearly 30 years, and the biggest advances that I have seen are in the drugs, the advances in technology and IT.

How do you unwind after a hard days work?

I head home and have a warm drink and read a great book.

ANN BINGHAM – RN/ CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR MEDICAL WARD


IND highlights nursing around the world and the community nature of nursing. We have a wide range of nurses from different nationalities working at Hobart Private, and it opens up the opportunities for us to learn about nursing around the world. This has made me realise how lucky we are to live in Australia.


I feel very lucky that I am able to do a job which I have wanted to do since I was a child. As an educator, I am educating the new generation of nurses, and helping them find their way and place in their nursing career. We need to be positive and supportive in how we convey nursing to them, and I am able to assist to do this.


I believe that in some ways we have come full circle. I started nursing in the mid 80s when we were pushing for nursing to become recognised as a profession and be removed from the hospital. We went to being more education and theoretically focused. This has changed again now. The nurses who are coming out of the universities are more patient focused and much more practical.


I go home and have a cup of tea and sit down and think about my day. After that, I get on with what I have planned for the rest of it, which may include reading and crafting.

SARAH GORDON – RN GENERAL SURGICAL UNIT


IND is a recognition of nurses around the world. Of different cultures, and what they bring to nursing.


The most rewarding thing for me is being able to make a difference in people’s lives. The hospital can be a scary place, so to be able to make a positive impact on their mental well being and to make their time in hospital more pleasant is very rewarding.


I graduated at the end of 2008, so 2009 was my first year as a nurse. Therefore I haven’t had the opportunity to see many changes in nursing.


When I get home, I take my dogs to the beach and have a run around with them.

International Nurses Day & International Midwives Day

HPH Medical – Polly Crane, Breanna Turner, Ann Bingham (Educator), Melanie Buttman, Louise Baker

HPH Maternity - Robyn Withers

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IN MARCH THE INSIG TAS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WAS HELD AT THE HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR IN HOBART, AND THE NEW EXECUTIVE MEMBERS WERE VOTED IN.

The outgoing Executive Members formed a great foundation for this ANF Special Interest Group. INSIG provides professional development, resource and information sharing and supportive networks for all nurse immunisers across the state. Special thanks to the outgoing Executive Members (Jenny Killworth, Tracey Coppleman, Erin Buckmaster and Amanda Sheen) for their hard work in setting up this successful Special Interest Group.

To help with the numbers of practicing nurse immunisers seeking professional development and support, INSIG introduced an annual registration fee for members. INSIG now has over 100 financial members. The continuous growing number of nurse immunisers joining INSIG is reflective of the need for professional support.

This shows the positive impact that

Nurse Immunisers Dynamic Group

a group can have to initiate innovation and change to our profession.

The newly elected Executive members are Louise Klug (President), Tracey Coppleman (Vice President), Cecily Dougan (Secretary) and Sue Groom (Public Relations Officer). Regional Representatives elected were Christine Castle (South), Tanya Panitzki (North) and Maureen McDonald (North-West). The new Executive team has a vision to facilitate further collaboration and support for our members. This will be made possible

with the assistance from the ANF team.

Are you an Authorised Nurse Immuniser?

Do you have an interest in this field and would like to be a part of our dynamic group?

Contact ANF: 6223 6777 or Louise Klug (INSIG President) at [email protected]

Outgoing Executive – Erin, Tracey, Jenny and Amanda Incoming Executive – Tracey, Louise, Cecily and Sue

Celebrating Long Term MembershipBRANCH COUNCIL WAS DELIGHTED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE LONG TERM MEMBERSHIP OF PENNY HAMPTON, WHO RETIRED FROM NURSING LATE LAST YEAR.

Penny was an ANF member for over 30 years, and is now busy enjoying her retirement.

Agnes Stanislaus-Large and Penny Hampton

Join or recruit a friend between 14 April and 14 May and be rewarded

1. Be the 5000th member to join ANF

GO INTO THE PRIZE DRAW TO WIN A $100 ME ACCOUNT

2. Recruit our 5000th member by recommending a nursing colleague or friend*

GO INTO THE PRIZE DRAW TO WIN A $100 COLES/MYER VOUCHER

Proudly sponsored by Members Equity

* Just make sure the new member puts your name on the Join Now Form

Entries open between 14 April and 14 May 2010.

ANF Tas Branch is celebrating- International Nurses Day

- International Midwives Day

- Our 5000th ANF member

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David Pittaway, ANF Member

SOUTHERN ORGANISER KEN HARRISS ASKED FOR RURAL AND REMOTE AREA REPS TO ACCOMPANY HIM TO THE MECURE HOTEL ON 25 FEBRUARY TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF THE NINE NATIONAL CONSULTATION FORUMS CONVENED BY THE RURAL HEALTH STANDING COMMITTEE (RHSC) OF THE AUSTRALIAN HEALTH MINISTER’S ADVISORY COUNCIL (AHMAC).

The project involves the development of a new National Strategic Framework for Rural and Remote Health (NSFRRH). Once endorsed by AHMAC, the framework will assist the Commonwealth, state and territory Governments to improve the following:

• Accesstohealthservices

• Healthoutcomesinruraland remote communities

• Collaborationandintegratedplanning

• Flexibilityofservicedelivery to better meet the needs of the community.

The AHMAC template for written submissions was also provided.

Oatlands MPHC Rep Myf Sutton, co-opted member Chris Wilson

and I accepted, along with another fifteen participants from a variety of rural, remote and community health backgrounds. After a round of introductions, participants were invited to form three interest groups around the service priorities of:

1) Maternity services, indigenous health, and emergency care/services

2) Health promotion and prevention, and chronic disease management

3) Drugs and alcohol, mental health, and oral health.

Myf, Chris and I opted for group one and Ken for group three.

The three groups were asked to review and comment on objectives and strategies for the eight service priorities identified by the RHSC, and then report back to the floor. The resulting reports about the discussion and points raised were collated by the facilitators to be presented back to the RHSC for consideration in the new NSFRRH.

It was an interesting and stimulating meeting, with many issues, problems and ideas being brought to the forum’s attention. We now await the draft of the new National Strategic Framework, and ultimately the improvements in the delivery of health care all over Australia.

Catherine Gayton, NAMSS President

THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY STUDENT SOCIETY (NAMSS) IS IN FULL SWING FOR 2010 AND WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO BE CONTINUING THE INVALUABLE EFFORTS OF LAST YEAR’S TEAM.

This year the society which represents and supports all students currently enrolled in the fast-track Bachelor of Nursing degree in Hobart, consists of a diligent and enthusiastic group of second years. Sports and Societies Day, organised annually by the university, marked the first official fundraiser for 2010. The lively ambience guaranteed a successful and memorable afternoon. Following this we held a get-together for all nursing students at Hotel Soho, where we raffled a twelve month ANF membership kindly donated by the ANF Tas Branch. The evening was complemented by good food and drinks, and attracted a pleasing number of nursing students.

We really hope that this year will be a rewarding venture as we continue to plan events for our nursing society. We would like to thank the ANF Tas Branch for their support and would encourage anyone eligible to join us for any future events.

NAMSS in Full Swing

HESTA/ANF Student AwardsWIN UP TO $7501st prize $750* 2nd prize $500* 3rd prize $250*Open to ANF Student members. Join the ANF to be eligible

It’s easy – just tell us: Nursing – your chosen career. What does nursing mean to you and how will you achieve your career goals?

Phone: 6223 6777 or 1800 001 241 Email: [email protected]. For full details and conditions of entry please visit www.anftas.org* Prize money to be demonstrated as utilised for academic costs. Entries are to be 250 words

or less and received by 5:00pm Monday 7 June 2010 to [email protected]. For full details on conditions of entry please visit the ANF website.

Authorised: Neroli Ellis, Branch Secretary, March 2010

Rural & Remote

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PUBLIC SECTOR EBAPUBLIC SECTOR EBA EXPIRES ON 30 JUNE 2010. NEGOTIATIONS WILL BE COMMENCING SOON.

Watch this space for future developments where you can have your say in your EBA.

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ANF IS ENCOURAGING ANY FEMALE MEMBER TO APPLY FOR THIS FULLY PAID PROJECT.

This program is proudly sponsored by ANF, with no charge to participants. ANF facilitates release from your workplace for the eight day period.

You are placed with ANF and also spend time with other unions. Participants are able to experience how ANF operates and its relationship to other unions.

It provides the opportunity to become involved in important worker issues; participate in the ANF office functioning and in meetings with members, officials, other unions; experience negotiations and enterprise bargaining activities; attend formal union training; and visit/learn about tribunals and organisations that impact on the lives of members and workers.

Applications close on Wednesday 19 May 2010.

Please contact the ANF office on 6223 6777 or 1800 001 241 (outside Hobart area) or email [email protected] to register your interest.

Aged CareANF has been busy with EBAs in the aged care sector. Some are being finalised while others have negotiations ready to start.

Fair Work Australia has approved the following Nurses Agreements.

To find out more about your agreement please go to the members only section of the ANF Website.

One Care Ltd – Nurses Agreement 2009-2010Some of the improved conditions include:

• 15.75%wageincreaseduringtheagreement which expires on 20 March 2013

• In-chargeAllowance$24pershift

• AfternoonShiftpenalty13.5%

• NightShiftPenalty17.5%

• Sunday200%

• Casualspaid200%forworkonPublic Holidays

• 20weekendshifts(Saturdays and/or Sundays) for additional 38 hours annual leave

• Parentalleavemaybetakenat half pay for 28 weeks

• Pro-rataLongServiceLeaveentitlement of 8.66 weeks after 10 years of service

• PostGraduateAllowanceforEnrolled Nurses.

Association of Christian Homes – Nurses Agreement 2009• 9.75%wageincreaseduringthe

life of the agreement which expires on 30 June 2011

• Sunday200%• Casualspaid200%forworkon

Public Holidays• Pro-rataLongServiceLeave

entitlement of 8.66 weeks after 10 years of service

• PostGraduateAllowanceforEnrolled Nurses.

May ShawMeetings will be held at the May Shaw Centre this month to start to develop their new log of claims.

Community CareA membership meeting has been arranged to develop the new Log of Claims for the next EBA at South Eastern Community Care.

HealthscopeThe Log of Claim for the new EBA has been completed and has been given to management. Meetings are to be organised within the coming weeks to begin negotiations.

Anna Stewart Memorial Project 2010Tuesday 27 July - Thursday 5 August 2010

PRIVATE SECTOR EBA UPDATES

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Newly Elected Reps

Margaret Cole – Hobart Day Surg

Daniel Gotowski – Hobart Private Hospital

Suzanne Fairbrother – NWPH Huon

Deanna Butler – RHH DEM

Lorraine Jones – Eliza Purton

Gina Kirkland – Eliza Purton

Heather Genys – Barrington Lodge

DO WE HAVE YOUR CURRENT CONTACT AND EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION?

Please let us know if your personal details have changed.

DO WE HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS OR MOBILE PHONE NUMBER?

We email and sms information to members. If we have these details you will get information and updates quicker.

Phone the Hobart Office or email your name, membership number and updated details to [email protected]

Getting in Touch

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TO PURCHASE YOUR NEW ENTERTAINMENT™ BOOK, CONTACT THE ANF OFFICE:

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Email: [email protected]

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before making a decision about HESTA - call 1800 813 327 or visit our website for a copy.

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• WhatispalliativeCare?

• Caringforresidents/clientsandtheirfamily

• Theimportanceofsymptomcontrol

• TheroleoftheNurseandtheCareWorker

Thursday 13 May 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Hobart – ANF Office, 182 Macquarie Street

Please contact the ANF office to register.

$25 ANF Members $15 Student $40 Non Member (if positions available)

PROFESSIONAL DAY FOR NURSESFocus on Working Together

• NationalRegistration

• ZeroTolerancetoViolence

• WorkinginStrategicPartnerships– Unions and Management

• CareerStructureandClassificationReview

Friday 25 June 2010 8.30am – 3.30pm

Wrest Point Casino $50 (ANF members only)

Registration: www.anftas.org

Phone: 6223 6777 or 1800 001 241 (outside Hobart area)

Email: [email protected]

Professional Development for Care WorkersPalliative Care

MAYMEDICATION MANAGEMENTMedication updates and medication management of Menopause

Hobart: Tues 11 May, 6pm – 8pm

Presented by Helen Howarth – Pharmacist Academic and Mary Collins – GP South

Acute and chronic pain management

Launceston: Thurs 20 May, 6pm – 8pm

Presented by Ann Todd – Pharmacist, GP North

Devonport: Tues 4 May, 6pm – 8pm

Presented by Lorraine Smith – Pharmacist, Mersey Hospital

DEMENTIACaring for clients with dementia

Hobart: Tues 18 May, 6pm – 8pm

Launceston: Wed 12 May, 6pm – 8pm

Devonport: Tues 11 May, 6pm – 8pm

Presented by Linda Graham – CNE, DBMAS

JUNECARDIAC MANAGEMENTAdvanced - Interactive session covering cardiac anatomy and physiology relating to ECG, cardiac rhythm and ECG interpretation

Hobart: Thurs 17 June, 6pm – 8pm

Presented by Ken Harriss – ANF Southern Organiser

Launceston: Wed 16 June, 6pm – 8pm

Presented by Andy Brown – CNE, LGH

Devonport: Thurs 10 June, 6pm – 8pm

Presented by Yvonna Zuydam – RN, NWRH

BURNS MANAGEMENTFirst aid treatment and ongoing client management

Hobart: Tues 8 June, 6pm – 8pm

Rebecca Schrale – CNC, Burns RHH

TRAINING LOCATIONS (venues may change dependent on number of registrations)Hobart: ANF, 182 Macquarie StreetLaunceston: ANF, 76 York StreetDevonport: ANF, 63 Best Street

COST:$25 ANF Members $15 ANF Student Members $50 Non Members* $30 Student Non Members**If positions available

For registrations or more information please contact the ANF Office on 6223 6777, 1800 001 241 (outside Hobart area) or [email protected]

Too busy to keep up to date with your education? Do it online!

Continuing Professional Education Online for Nurses and Midwives

www.anftas.org/services/education

Professional Development

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Important information: The Retirement Benefits Fund Board is the trustee of the Retirement Benefits Fund. Please note that the information contained in this publication is general information only. It is not intended to be, and should not be relied on as legal, financial or other advice. It has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether this information is appropriate to your circumstances, talk to a financial adviser and consider the relevant RBF brochures available at www.rbf.com.au before making a decision based on the information in this publication. Past investment performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

RBF offers Member Investment Choice (MIC) so you can choose the investment options in which your superannuation account is invested.

You have access to MIC if you:

are a member of the Tasmanian Accumulation Scheme

have an RBF Investment Account

have an RBF Allocated Pension or RBF Term Allocated Pension account.

When choosing your investment options under MIC, you should take into account your objectives, financial circumstances and needs. You should also consider reducing your exposure to risk by diversifying across a range of investments. Diversification put simply means not ‘putting all your eggs into one basket’.

Your MIC choice may depend on your previous investment experiences and your level of understanding. Some people are comfortable with a higher level of risk or volatility in exchange for the possibility of earning a higher level of return; others will be more conservative and invest their money in ‘safer’ ‘defensive’ assets.

In deciding which MIC option to choose you should consider the following:

1. Your investment horizon

You need to consider how long you are investing for. This is called your investment horizon. Generally, the longer your investment horizon, the greater your ability to ride out any fluctuations in the value of your investments.

2. The likelihood of achieving the return you need

You should have a realistic and specific investment goal, for example a certain amount of investments by a certain date. Success in reaching your goal will depend upon the investment returns and the level of risk you take on.

3. Your comfort level with the risk

Briefly, risk is the measure of the uncertainty of the investment return on your investments. Examples of investment risk include:

The value of your investment decreasing through negative returns

Your investments falling short of your investment goal.

Your investment portfolio should allow you to achieve your investment goals without causing you undue worry.

Remember to choose a MIC option that is consistent with your investment horizon, your investment goal and your comfort level.

If you do not choose a MIC option, your superannuation account is invested in RBF’s default option – RBF Actively Managed. RBF staff are available to discuss your MIC options and help you to understand the potential outcomes.

You can change your MIC options as often as you like. You can make your switches online or by mail using the correct RBF form.

To switch online you will first need to register at www.rbf.com.au

The Member Investment Choice – Transfer & Election Form is available by phoning us on 1800 622 631.

Choosing where your super is invested

1800 622 631 www.rbf.com.au

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