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Today I was chatting to a female friend of mine. She was still weary from a night roster just completed. She told me she had to stay back later than normal till 9.30 am to be fitted out in her new uniform. She also told me this would be another bill she would have to pay for, including the signage on the uniform. I was shocked so I made a few inquiries with the Union (ANF Melbourne) and was told yes it was a part of the EBA.
So I did a quick calculation and it cost her 2.5 hrs of O/T plus the cost of the uniform and signage just under $128 total, about $190 total. I would say that was a profitable day’s work (not).
I rang a few places where I have (all male) friends working that are also dressed in uniforms and safety gear and none of them pay a cent.
Why is the nursing industry so far behind the eightball? I thought the days of uniform supply disputes was over 30 years ago.
I work for Shellharbour Private Hospital and we have to pay for our own uniforms at a cost of $305, we never ever get off night shift on time, as they expect night shift to have every patient’s observations done and to have every patient out of bed and sitting in the chair ready for breakfast at 7,30 am.
So as a RN I need to start my pill round early so I can help the EEN get the patients up. As there is only 2 staff on night shift.
We very rarly get our rosters on time, we can’t make plans or apptments as we may get our roster the day before they start. I am at the point where I’m so over nursing.
Say hello to those who still remember me Laureen (you must have got my night shift job after they got rid of me!)
I hope the Association has helped reduce at least some of the issues at that workplace.
regards,
Gordon
Royal Commission into Mental Health
In the local Manly newspaper on Saturday 16 March there was a person wanting patients to pass on their experience in two specifically named and other Mental Health services from the NSW Health Department.
Do staff who work in these hospitals need to be concerned about this advertising?
Should one seek legal advice from the Association?
I have not been informed by the management team that the team are under or to expect such an investigation.
Is this ethical behavior by the local Manly paper to advertise in this manner? How do current staff protect their reputation by the publication of this advertisement? How should members respond? What is the response of the Association to their members?