Western Downs. Regional Council must not attempt to influence or pressure an employee to elect to cash out a period of annual leave.
Western Downs. Regional Council preferred employment option is the maintenance of a predominantly full-time and part- time workforce. Where a casual employee over a 12 month period is employed for a minimum of, or an average of 16 hours per fortnight, that employee may apply to Western Downs Regional Council to transfer to permanent part time.
Western Downs. Regional Council may, as a result of a substantial concern over the consistent use of sick leave (paid and unpaid) based on the nature of its occurrence, duration and overall pattern over the preceding three (3) month period, formally notify the employee in writing that they are required to attend a meeting to discuss sick leave usage where the employee will be provided with a copy of their sick leave record and afforded an opportunity to explain their sick leave use. The employee may be represented by a union representative.
Western Downs. Regional Council’s duty to notify
(a) Where Western Downs Regional Council decides to introduce changes in production, program, organisation, structure or technology, that are likely to have significant effects on employees, Western Downs Regional Council shall notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and, where relevant, their Union.
(b) ‘Significant effects’ includes termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of Western Downs Regional Council workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs: Provided that where the Agreement makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect.
Western Downs. Regional Council shall provide all employees with pay advice in accordance with the Industrial Relations Act 1999 and in addition shall include the employee’s sick leave balance.
Western Downs. Regional Council may, at Western Downs Regional Council’s option, make payment in lieu thereof of an amount equal to the difference between the former amounts Western Downs Regional Council would have been liable to pay and the new lower amount Western Downs Regional Council is liable to pay the employee for the number of weeks of notice still owing.
Western Downs. Regional Council is committed to the ongoing learning and development of staff. In addition to orientation and annual mandatory and compulsory training, Western Downs Regional Council facilities will develop annual training calendars in consultation with staff.
Western Downs. Regional Council is committed to fostering a Safety First work environment that eliminates or manages hazards that have the ability to cause injury or illness to our employees, communities, assets and customers. Council's Safety First values include pre-employment medicals and random drug and alcohol testing. Here at WDRC we are passionate about what we do. We offer you a culture that is reflective of this and, as such, you will be working in an organisation that focuses on continuous improvement and promotes innovation at all levels through challenging the status quo to discover new and better ways of doing things. Operating from within the Health Services Department, you will provide nursing care to residents within the Western Downs Regional Council Aged Care Facility assigned. Use your skills to: • Practice in accordance with the law, policies and procedures affecting EN practice • Accept accountability and responsibility for your own actions • Interprets information from a range of sources in order to contribute to planning appropriate care • Collaborate with the RN, resident / EPOA and the healthcare team when developing plans of care • Communicate and use documentation both paper based and electronic to inform and report care • Participates in the mentoring and orientation of staff. • Deliver nursing care under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse • Coordinate team resources. • Consistently complete delegated tasks to an acceptable standard and within agreed time frames; • Other duties as directed Your suitability for this position will be based on your experience, application, achievement, and potential in the following critical competencies as they link to the key responsibilities for this position. Proven/Demonstrated experience in: • Identifying changes to resident / client health status and documentation experience • Knowledge of the Policy and Protocol in ordering and administration of medications • Clinical care of the aging person and delivery of nursing care • Managing challenging behaviours as it pertains to the resident diagnosis • Effective communication skills (oral and written) and basic computer skills • Demonstrate commitment to WDRC Values
Western Downs. Regional Council shall notify Centrelink as soon as possible giving all relevant information about the proposed terminations, including a written statement of the reasons for the terminations, the number and categories of the employees likely to be affected, the number of workers normally employed and the period over which the terminations are intended to be carried out.
Western Downs. Regional Council shall pay the employee’s salary as if the employee worked ordinary hours during such time off.
