Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives
no problem just think... this is the 'something new' you learnt today:) - Original Message - From: Mh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 4:30 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Oh. (retires, blushing) - Original Message - From: Alese Koziol [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Monica, you are thinking of cytotec - Original Message - From: Mh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Cervidil- is that the trade name for Misoprostol(sp)? If so, midwives use it where I work, both for immediate treatment of post partum haemorrhage and in IOL for intra uterine death. Monica - Original Message - From: Alese Koziol [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 11:50 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Many thanks for the clarification. In VIC the Midwives whose roles you describe might be any year level after qualification and although would tend to be at least 2-3 years out, most would be a rating of Grade 3 or above and include the Clinical Nurse (midwife) specialist role which is a site specific role that recognises the expert clinicician. Grade 3 roles are usually second in charge to the unit manager. My next question for the list is to ask of any sites where Midwives are using cervidil. Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives
Title: Message 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 toa midwife (nurse) who isable 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'sIf 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 published30/9 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 -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alese KoziolSent: Tuesday, 1 November 2005 5:20 PMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Thanks for the clarification Melissa, which state are you referring to? - Original Message - From: Melissa Singer To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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 Koziol To: ozmidwifery 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 KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne
RE: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives
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] Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alese Koziol Sent: Tuesday, 1 November 2005 5:20 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Thanks for the clarification Melissa, which state are you referring to? - Original Message - From: Melissa Singer mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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:ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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 _ Be the first to hear what's new at MSN - sign up to our free newsletters! http://www.msn.co.uk/newsletters -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives
Me too, my clients come first. I rarely get time to do my portfolio's. However I also have an interesting time on the QNU Council and ACMI State Committee push midwives issues. Barb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wump fish Sent: Tuesday, 1 November 2005 9:19 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives 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] Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alese Koziol Sent: Tuesday, 1 November 2005 5:20 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Thanks for the clarification Melissa, which state are you referring to? - Original Message - From: Melissa Singer mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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:ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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 _ Be the first to hear what's new at MSN - sign up to our free newsletters! http://www.msn.co.uk/newsletters -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives
As well, there are limited number of positions for NO2 so that many midwives who is able to care for complex care patients are restricted to NO1 positions purely because one does not get the position and hence pay, on ability but on the number of such positions avialable. Cheers Judy --- B G [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alese Koziol Sent: Tuesday, 1 November 2005 5:20 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Thanks for the clarification Melissa, which state are you referring to? - Original Message - From: Melissa Singer mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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:ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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 Do you Yahoo!? Find a local business fast with Yahoo! Local Search http://au.local.yahoo.com -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
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this suggests that the nursing )midwife) officer 2 role is like the Victorian clinical nurse (midwife) specialist where the expert clincian is recognised for her/his expertise. There is no limit to the number of CNS within an organisation, maybe something for QNU to consider??? Alesa - Original Message - From: Judy Chapman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 11:41 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives As well, there are limited number of positions for NO2 so that many midwives who is able to care for complex care patients are restricted to NO1 positions purely because one does not get the position and hence pay, on ability but on the number of such positions avialable. Cheers Judy --- B G [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alese Koziol Sent: Tuesday, 1 November 2005 5:20 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Thanks for the clarification Melissa, which state are you referring to? - Original Message - From: Melissa Singer mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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:ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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 Do you Yahoo!? Find a local business fast with Yahoo! Local Search http://au.local.yahoo.com -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives
What I didn't say is in each NO1 there are 8 pay points, with NO2 there are 4 pay points, NO3 4 all the way up to NO 10 I think is the top of the perch. We are restricted by number of vacancies. Unfortunately the clinician does not get recognised in our structure with NO3's either being in education, management or research!! When this structure came out it was up to each DON to decide with the District Manager how many for each level. There are just so many inconsistencies!!! However the QNU is working on it especially with the new Nursing Interest Based Bargaining period in progress at the moment. QH culture seems to have been sweetened- new Director-General, a really sweet Health Minister (a fellow Leftie) and a clean out of objectionable honcho's -well at least some of them! Qld midwives who are in QH you will probably get your ballot end of the month if you wish to accept the short term 4% until end of March with negotiations continuing all the way through. QH is in disarray at the present time with major Forster recommendations to be implemented. Birthing reform as you are aware is continuing, more announcements yet to be made!! It's a tough ride but damn we are going to be doing it! Cheers Barb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alese Koziol Sent: Tuesday, 1 November 2005 10:55 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives this suggests that the nursing )midwife) officer 2 role is like the Victorian clinical nurse (midwife) specialist where the expert clincian is recognised for her/his expertise. There is no limit to the number of CNS within an organisation, maybe something for QNU to consider??? Alesa - Original Message - From: Judy Chapman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 11:41 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives As well, there are limited number of positions for NO2 so that many midwives who is able to care for complex care patients are restricted to NO1 positions purely because one does not get the position and hence pay, on ability but on the number of such positions avialable. Cheers Judy --- B G [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alese Koziol Sent: Tuesday, 1 November 2005 5:20 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Thanks for the clarification Melissa, which state are you referring to? - Original Message - From: Melissa Singer mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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:ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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
Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives
Cervidil- is that the trade name for Misoprostol(sp)? If so, midwives use it where I work, both for immediate treatment of post partum haemorrhage and in IOL for intra uterine death. Monica - Original Message - From: Alese Koziol [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 11:50 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Many thanks for the clarification. In VIC the Midwives whose roles you describe might be any year level after qualification and although would tend to be at least 2-3 years out, most would be a rating of Grade 3 or above and include the Clinical Nurse (midwife) specialist role which is a site specific role that recognises the expert clinicician. Grade 3 roles are usually second in charge to the unit manager. My next question for the list is to ask of any sites where Midwives are using cervidil. Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
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Hi Alese, was referring to WA Melissa - Original Message - From: Judy Chapman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 8:41 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives As well, there are limited number of positions for NO2 so that many midwives who is able to care for complex care patients are restricted to NO1 positions purely because one does not get the position and hence pay, on ability but on the number of such positions avialable. Cheers Judy --- B G [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alese Koziol Sent: Tuesday, 1 November 2005 5:20 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Thanks for the clarification Melissa, which state are you referring to? - Original Message - From: Melissa Singer mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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:ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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 Do you Yahoo!? Find a local business fast with Yahoo! Local Search http://au.local.yahoo.com -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
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Monica, you are thinking of cytotec - Original Message - From: Mh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Cervidil- is that the trade name for Misoprostol(sp)? If so, midwives use it where I work, both for immediate treatment of post partum haemorrhage and in IOL for intra uterine death. Monica - Original Message - From: Alese Koziol [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 11:50 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Many thanks for the clarification. In VIC the Midwives whose roles you describe might be any year level after qualification and although would tend to be at least 2-3 years out, most would be a rating of Grade 3 or above and include the Clinical Nurse (midwife) specialist role which is a site specific role that recognises the expert clinicician. Grade 3 roles are usually second in charge to the unit manager. My next question for the list is to ask of any sites where Midwives are using cervidil. Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives
Oh. (retires, blushing) - Original Message - From: Alese Koziol [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Monica, you are thinking of cytotec - Original Message - From: Mh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Cervidil- is that the trade name for Misoprostol(sp)? If so, midwives use it where I work, both for immediate treatment of post partum haemorrhage and in IOL for intra uterine death. Monica - Original Message - From: Alese Koziol [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 11:50 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives Many thanks for the clarification. In VIC the Midwives whose roles you describe might be any year level after qualification and although would tend to be at least 2-3 years out, most would be a rating of Grade 3 or above and include the Clinical Nurse (midwife) specialist role which is a site specific role that recognises the expert clinicician. Grade 3 roles are usually second in charge to the unit manager. My next question for the list is to ask of any sites where Midwives are using cervidil. Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
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 Koziol To: ozmidwifery 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 KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne
Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives
Thanks for the clarification Melissa, which state are you referring to? - Original Message - From: Melissa Singer To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 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 Koziol To: ozmidwifery 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 KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne
