You are right. For me being a level 2 means I have my usual client load and
have to co-ordinate the ward/beds and deal with any crap that arises. Also
have to manage two portfolios (both incredibly boring and tedious). All for
a few cents more an hour, and I've never had any time 'off-line'. I have
decided however, that I will not do stuff in my spare time so if it doesn't
get done in work time - it doesn't get done. My priorities remain - the
women I care for, the staff I work with, then all the other rubbish.
Rachel
From: "B & G" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 20:54:44 +1000
Level 2 or Clinical Nurse (now known as Nursing Officer 2) midwives do
not have to be shift coordinators. The position description (generic)
primarily refers to a midwife (nurse) who is able to care for complex
care clients. Unfortunately it is Queensland Health and managers who
have added that aspect of co-ordinating shifts AND taking complex
patient load AND having portfolio's as you describe. this is of course
in your own time as there is never anytime allocated for off-line time
to do these portfolio's If you look at the Nurses Award Qld and MX170
you will find full details of generic position descriptions.
In our organisation NO1's co-ordinate as well even with a NO2 on the
same shift. They actually get more money for it as it incorporates a 'in
charge of shift allowance' NO2's don't get this. They also work in all
areas you describe as these are not restricted to NO2's. I do not have
on my name badge Clinical Nurse just Midwife.
It is hoped with Peter Forster's review published 30/9 this whole
workload and off-line time will be reviewed.
Midwives who work in BC have their salary averaged (all penalties) and
are paid at NO2
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alese Koziol
Sent: Tuesday, 1 November 2005 5:20 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives
Thanks for the clarification Melissa, which state are you referring to?
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From: Melissa Singer <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives
Hi Alese,
Level 2 midwife (in a ward hospital setting) is the senior midwife on
that shift who is responsible for the co-ordination of the shift as well
as being a resource person for level 1 midwives. There is usually at
least one on per shift. They also have portfolio's such as clinical
indicators, best practice, equip etc. Other level 2 midwives are
usually early discharge home visiting midwives, staff development
midwives, midwives responsible for the co-ordination of ANC, childbirth
classes and such.
Midwives who work independently in birth centers here are also level
2's.
Hope that helps
Melissa
----- Original Message -----
From: Alese <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Koziol
To: ozmidwifery <mailto:[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 12:47 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives
Dear list
Amongst the discussions recently there was mention of a 'level 2
midwife'. Could someone please enlighten me... which state was this
terminology used for and what exactly is a level 2 midwife? Have a
medico trying to bully us into using a policy which he has obviously
'borrowed' which also uses this terminology. It is not used in
Victoria. Many thanks in anticipation
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
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