❓ Ms. Mettam's question regarding the number and distribution of mothercraft nurses employed by the Department of Health reveals a significant decline in this specific role, with only two remaining at Year 5 in the North Metropolitan Health Service. The role has been superseded by assistants in nursing.
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(1) How many mothercraft nurses are currently employed by the Department of Health across all health services: (a) Please provide the total number of mothercraft nurses employed by the department under each employment classification from Year 1 - Year 5? (2) Please provide a breakdown of the total number of mothercraft nurses employed by the department in each health service including a breakdown of the number employed by the department, across each health service, under each employment classification level from Year 1 - Year 5?
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11 September 2024
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Minister for Health
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(1) – (2)
There are currently 2 mothercraft nurses at year 5 employed at North Metropolitan Health Service. Mothercraft nursing is a legacy position, training for which ceased over 20 years ago. The duties of mothercraft nurses are now undertaken by assistants in nursing.
There are currently 2 mothercraft nurses at year 5 employed at North Metropolitan Health Service. Mothercraft nursing is a legacy position, training for which ceased over 20 years ago. The duties of mothercraft nurses are now undertaken by assistants in nursing.
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