The WA parliamentary question seeks data on the number and classification of mothercraft nurses employed by the Department of Health. The answer reveals only 2 nurses at year 5 are employed at North Metropolitan Health Service, as the role is considered legacy and duties are now performed by assistants in nursing.

AnsweredQoN 1074Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 April 2024
Portfolio
Health

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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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Answered
11 June 2024
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
11 days
(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.

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