RE: [ozmidwifery] working in a private hospital ?

[Nicole Carver]

Hi Julie, I will stay out of the discussion of the intervention rates, because I am sure there will be plenty of comments. However, take care regarding rates of pay and working conditions. Usually you are paid less and private employers are not bound by other conditions of the public sector EBA such as ratios ie number of patients you would be expected to care for. Regards, Nicole. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Julie Garratt Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 5:31 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] working in a private hospital ? Dear wise women,                       I'm wanting to get an idea on what the disadvantages and benefits are to working in a private hospital . I must admit, as a direct entry midwife, I probably have a less than positive view of the private system having been told by lecturers that doing clinical placement there would be a waste of time. ( You become very "birth centric"' when you have to catch 40 babies to register). I think I'm asking for a balanced view here if one exists. Julie, longtime daily lurker :)