Victorian Public Sector Nurses and Midwives Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 Overview
The agreement covers translation of employees to a revised grading structure while maintaining salary, with streams including Clinical, Advanced Practice, Research, Quality, Governance, Community, and Nurse/Midwife Management. The change involves adjusting bed capacity and categorizing roles to 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 7A, or 7B. The process includes identifying employee streams, completing translation exercises, and ensuring no disadvantage to employees during industry disputes.
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Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020 2024 NM5+ Agreement Forum
2016 Agreement Background Cl. 85 Translation to Four Stream Grading Structure 85.1(a) - the translation of Employees with an existing classification named in the Agreement, from their existing Grade, sub-grade or increment to a revised grading structure, without loss of salary or pay. Streams: Clinical, Advanced Practice and Research Nurse Managers Community Nursing Quality, Clinical Risk, Governance, Education and Development
Drivers of Change Stability Transparency Recognition of similar roles Comprehensive structure
Fundamentals of the change Adjusted bed capacity to location based structure 11 to 6 DON levels Old structure: Started with >13 beds all the way to 701+ beds New Structure: Places all roles into one of following categories; 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 7A or 7B.
Process Overview Which stream does the Employee belong in? Identify the pool of Employees that require translation? Complete translation paper exercise following steps provided, seek assistance when unsure Write to employee with outcome along with process for review Industry Disputes Panel (include point that no Employee with be disadvantaged). Transfer from FFPPOA 1 October 2021 (back dated to FFPPOA 1 December 2020).
Which Stream? The Clinical, Advanced Practice and Research stream (CAPR) which comprises those classifications principally engaged in clinical work, advanced practice, extended practice, clinical consultancy, drug and alcohol (inpatient) and research. The Quality, Clinical Risk, Governance, Education and Development stream (QRED) which comprises those classifications principally engaged in clinical support, clinical development, education, risk management and governance. The Community Stream (CN) which comprises those classifications principally engaged in district Nursing, Community alcohol and other drugs, domiciliary, ambulatory, outpatients, community health, HITH, PAC, HARP, in-reach, etc (to be read in conjunction with NM and CAPR streams); The Nurse/Midwife Manager (NM) stream which comprises those classifications principally engaged in management of a nursing or midwifery service, or part thereof, in any stream.
Identify the pool that requires translation? The Nurse/Midwife Manager (NM) stream which comprises those classifications principally engaged in management of a nursing or midwifery service, or part thereof, in any stream. Only NM5 and above should be left.
Step One Campus based structure starts with the Director of Nursing classification Determine whether a DON is required to be appointed to the site
Campus Definition Clause 4.1(k) CAMPUS Insertion of following definition Campus means a site operated by an Employer that provides day procedure surgery or multi-day inpatient services or residential aged care but excludes: a. a site that is a Community Health Centre; b. a site where the only service is Aged Care beds that do not meet the definition of High Care beds under the Safe Patient Care Act 2019; c. DHSV, d. Private residences. Provided that a satellite service co-located on a Campus controlled by another Employer is not a separate Campus for the purposes of this Agreement
Step Two Determine the DON classification from one of following categories 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 7A or 7B. Identify the classification of the campus in Appendix 8 of the successor Agreement Where a DON is required but not listed in Appendix 8 apply the definitions
2020-2024 Agreement Appendix 8 7B 8D 7A 8C 8B 8A DON Individual Campuses Individual Campuses Individual Campuses Individual Campuses Individual Campuses Individual Campuses (Nurse Manager 7-8) DDON (Nurse Manager 6) 6D 6C 6B 6A ADON / AHC (Nurse Manager 5) 5D 5C 5B 5A Exception fixed roles Is a Registered Nurse or Midwife who has responsibility for a project or process affecting more than one ward or unit within a campus will be classified as Assistant Director of Nursing (NM5C). Is a Registered Nurse who has responsibility for a project or process in more than one campus or across all units/wards in a single Health Service will be classified as Assistant Director of Nursing (NM5B).
2020-2024 Agreement New Campus Level Definitions Campus Level Campus Descriptor 8A A major campus of a metropolitan or major regional health service. A main health service campus of large regional health service, typically an ex Base Hospital or large District Hospital not named in A 8B A mid-range sized campus of a metropolitan health service, A campus that it a metropolitan community hospital, A campus that was a District Hospital but not named in B 8C 8D A small health service that includes acute services 7A A large multi-ward campus that does not include acute services 7B A small campus that does not include acute services
2020-2024 Agreement Rational For Translation Current Appendix 2 Class Current Pay Code New Pay Rate New Pay Rate New Pay Rate New Class New Class New Class RN G7 DON 701+ ZH9 NM8A $3,236.05 RN G7 DON 601 - 700 ZH8 RN G7 DON 401 - 500 ZH6 NM8A $2,698.60 NM8B $2,698.60 RN G7 DON 301 - 400 ZH5 NM8B $2,575.00 RN G7 DON 201 - 300 ZH4 NM8C $2,472.00 NM8C $2,472.00 NM7A $2,472.00 RN G7 DON 101 - 200 ZH3 RN G7 DON 51 - 100 ZH2 RN G7 DON 25 - 50 ZH1 NM8D $2,369.00 NM8D $2,369.00 NM7B $2,369.00 RN G7 DON 13 - 24 ZG9 RN G7 DON <13 ZG8
Step Three Determine DDON classifications in accordance with the following: The Employer is not required a DDON or DDOM. A Deputy DON/M is a Registered Nurse/Midwife who is appointed as a Campus Deputy Director of Nursing to assist the Director of Nursing in the day to day administration of the campus. A Deputy DON/M will be graded at NM6. The sub grade within Level 6, A, B, C, or D is determined by reference to the health service campus categorisation in Appendix 9 Part A.
2020-2024 Agreement - Campus Classification Alignment 7B 8D 7A 8C 8B 8A DON Individual Campuses Individual Campuses Individual Campuses Individual Campuses Individual Campuses Individual Campuses (Nurse Manager 7-8) DDON (Nurse Manager 6) 6D 6C 6B 6A ADON / AHC (Nurse Manager 5) 5D 5C 5B 5A Exception fixed roles Is a Registered Nurse or Midwife who has responsibility for a project or process affecting more than one ward or unit within a campus will be classified as Assistant Director of Nursing (NM5C). Is a Registered Nurse who has responsibility for a project or process in more than one campus or across all units/wards in a single Health Service will be classified as Assistant Director of Nursing (NM5B).
2020-2024 Agreement Rational For Translation Current Appendix 2 Class Current Pay Code Current Wage Rate New Classification New Pay Rate RN G6 DDON 701+ ZF3 $2,987.00 NM6A $2,987.00 RN G6 DDON 601 700 ZF2 RN G6 DDON 401 500 ZF1 $2,575.00 NM6B $2,575.00 RN G6 DDON 301 400 ZE9 RN G6 DDON 201 300 ZE8 $2,266.00 NM6C $2,266.00 RN G6 DDON 101 200 ZE7 RN G6 DDON 51 100 ZE6 $2,163.00 NM6D $2,163.00
Step Four Determine Divisional/Clinical Director classifications in accordance with the following: Is a Registered Nurse/Midwife who has responsibility for a clinical division of the health service. Translation versus preservation decision (Agreement by DH to fund cost of preservation). An Employee who has responsibility for a clinical division of the health service. The subgrade within Level 6, A, B, C or D is determined by reference to the health service campus categorisation in Appendix 9 Part A. Where Divisional/Clinical Director is across campuses, they will be aligned with the highest.
2020-2024 Agreement - Campus Classification Alignment 7B 8D 7A 8C 8B 8A DON Individual Campuses Individual Campuses Individual Campuses Individual Campuses Individual Campuses Individual Campuses (Nurse Manager 7-8) DDON (Nurse Manager 6) 6D 6C 6B 6A ADON / AHC (Nurse Manager 5) 5D 5C 5B 5A Exception fixed roles Is a Registered Nurse or Midwife who has responsibility for a project or process affecting more than one ward or unit within a campus will be classified as Assistant Director of Nursing (NM5C). Is a Registered Nurse who has responsibility for a project or process in more than one campus or across all units/wards in a single Health Service will be classified as Assistant Director of Nursing (NM5B).
Step Five Determine Grade 5 classification Translations.
2020-2024 Agreement NM5 Classifications Nurse Manager 5 - After Hours Coordinator Is a Registered Nurse who is appointed to have responsibility for a campus in the off duty periods of the campus Director of Nursing in accordance with Appendix XX Is a Registered Nurse appointed to the role of Assistant Director of Nursing who assists and relieves the DON and/or Deputy DON. The Employee will translate to NM5A, 5B, 5C or 5D in accordance with the salary equivalent as below: Nurse Manager 5 - ADON Is a Registered Nurse who has responsibility for a project or process in more than one campus or across all units/wards in a single Health Service will be classified as Assistant Director of Nursing (NM5B) Nurse Manager 5 - ADON Level 1 Is a Registered Nurse who has responsibility for a project or process affecting more than one ward or unit within a campus will be classified as Assistant Director of Nursing (NM5C) Nurse Manager 5 - ADON Level 2 Nurse Manager 5 - Nurse/Midwife Manager not elsewhere classified Is a Registered Nurse or Midwife principally engaged in management of a nursing or midwifery service, or part thereof, for which this Agreement contains no more applicable classification. The classification for this role will be at NM5C.
2020-2024 Agreement - Non Campus Aligned Is a Registered Nurse or Midwife who has responsibility for a project or process affecting more than one ward or unit within a campus will be classified as Assistant Director of Nursing (NM5C). Exception fixed roles Is a Registered Nurse who has responsibility for a project or process in more than one campus or across all units/wards in a single Health Service will be classified as Assistant Director of Nursing (NM5B).
2020-2024 Agreement - Campus Aligned Nurse Manager 5 - After Hours Coordinator Is a Registered Nurse who is appointed to have responsibility for a campus in the off duty periods of the campus Director of Nursing in accordance with Appendix XX Is a Registered Nurse appointed to the role of Assistant Director of Nursing who assists and relieves the DON and/or Deputy DON. The Employee will translate to NM5A, 5B, 5C or 5D in accordance with the salary equivalent as below: Nurse Manager 5 - ADON Nurse Manager 5 - Nurse/Midwife Manager not elsewhere classified Is a Registered Nurse or Midwife principally engaged in management of a nursing or midwifery service, or part thereof, for which this Agreement contains no more applicable classification. The classification for this role will be at NM5C.
2020-2024 Agreement Rational For Translation Current Appendix 2 Class Current Pay Code Current Wage Rate New Classification New Pay Rate RN G5 NT / SUP 601 + ZC8 $2,266.00 NM5A $2,266.00 RN G5 NT / SUP 401 - 600 ZC7 RN G5 NT / SUP 201 - 400 ZC6 $2,214.50 NM5B $2,214.50 RN G5 NT / SUP 51 - 200 ZC5 $2,163.00 NM5C $2,163.00 RN G5 NT / SUP 13 - 50 ZC4 $2,060.00 NM5D $2,060.00
Step Six Determine Executive DON classification in accordance with the following: An Employer is not required to appoint a Nurse Manager 9 and may rely on the appointment of a Nurse Manager 9 to satisfy the requirement to appoint a Campus DON. An Executive DON is a Registered Nurse/Midwife who is appointed in addition to the campus Director of Nursing to be an Executive Director of Nursing (however titled). An Executive DON will be graded at NM9.
2020-2024 Agreement Appendix 9 Group A Group B Group C Alfred Health Austin Health Ballarat Health Services Barwon Health Bendigo Health Eastern Health Latrobe Regional Health Service Mercy Public Hospitals Inc Monash Health Melbourne Health Northern Health Peninsula Health Royal Children's Hospital Royal Women's Hospital St Vincent's Hospital Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre/Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Western Health Albury Wodonga Health Mildura Base Hospital RVEEH Dental Health - Royal Dental Hospital Central Gippsland Health South West Healthcare West Gippsland Healthcare Group Goulburn Valley Health Northeast Health Wangaratta Wimmera Health Care Group Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Gippsland Southern Health Service Swan Hill District Health Alpine Health Bass Coast Health Beaufort & Skipton Health Service Djerriwarrh Health East Grampians Health Service East Wimmera Health Services Great Ocean Road Health Hepburn Health Nathalia Cobram Numurkah Health Service Rural Northwest Health Terang & Mortlake Health Services Mallee Track Health & Community Service Maryborough & District Health Service Robinvale District Health Services Western District Health Service West Wimmera Health Service EDON Nurse Manager 9 ZC8
2020-2024 Agreement - Health Service Level Definitions Health Service Level Level Descriptor Level A A major or specialist metropolitan health service or major regional health service A large regional health service, typically an ex Base Hospital or large District Hospital not named in A Level B Level C A regional health service
Step Seven All Nurse Managers within the stream will have a classification. Apply pay rate to determine impact. Resolve relativities.
2020 2024 Agreement - Classification Structure Outcome of Review of Appendix 2 of Existing Agreement: Some classifications are no longer relevant RCBB /School Nurse / RDNS have been grandfathered 3A / 4A Research Nurse have no definition Bush Nursing Centre / Hos Admin have been removed Supervisor Have been amended ADON do not cater for Midwives NUM Have been added CMHN Supervisor
Other Classification Matters SCC Panel Consultant to facilitate clinical classification review process in conjunction with sector representatives Applies to Advanced Practice, Liaison Nurses, Coordinators Nurse Unit Manager descriptors Generic classifications will remain until resolved
RECAP Pre-Step Which stream to create the pool Step One Identify which campus needs a DON Step Two Re-classify the DON Step Three Re-classify the DDON Step Four Make a decision regarding Divisional / Clinical Directors Re-classify Grade 5 s Non campus aligned Campus aligned Step Five Step Six Reclassify EDON Step Seven Check the bucket is empty and resolve relativities
