Northern NSW Local Health District has advised the HSU of a proposed restructure of Clarence Nursing and Midwifery Service.

The proposed changes are as follows:

• Clinical Support Officers (A03) and Hospital Reception staff (A03) at Maclean District Hospital would report to the Deputy Director of Nursing.
• The District states there will be no change to Patient Support Officers (A02) and the Emergency Department Administration staff (A03) would continue to report through the relevant Nursing Unit Managers (NUMs).
• Grafton Clinical Support Officers (A03) and Hospital Reception staff (A03) would report to the Clarence Deputy Director of Nursing - Medical and Critical Care and the outpatient clinic administration staff would report to the Clarence Deputy Director of Nursing - Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Ambulatory Care.

You can view the correspondence at the below links:

• Letter to HSU
• Consultation paper
• Proposed Organisational Chart

What do you think?

It is important for union members to lead this discussion. How will this affect you?

Please send your feedback to [E-Mail not displayed] by COB Tuesday 29 October with the subject NNSWLHD Clarence Nursing and Midwifery Service Restructure.

Your union at work

Everyone affected by these changes needs to be a union member. Members deserve to have control over their working lives. Tell your colleagues now is the time to join.

New members can join at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.