❓ WA Parliament Question on Notice regarding nursing staff resignations, engagements, retention, and total staff numbers in WA hospitals for the financial years 2003-04, 2004-05, and 2005-06. Also addresses vacant nursing positions as of December 19, 2006.
AnsweredQoN 1742Legislative Assembly
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(b) 2004-2005; and (c) 2003-2004?
(c) 2003-2004?
(c) 2003-2004?
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Answered
26 February 2007
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
76 days
(b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; (c) Fremantle Hospital; and (d) Princess Margaret Hospital?
(c) Fremantle Hospital; and (d) Princess Margaret Hospital?
(d) Princess Margaret Hospital?
Period Number of nursing resignations (a) Number of nursing staff engaged during period (head count) (b) Number of staff that have been retained (head count) (c) Total number of nursing staff (head count) employed as at 30 June (d) 2005-06 1,930 2,391 2,117 12,609 2004-05 2,182 2,453 1,829 12,720 2003-04 2,051 2,603 1,645 11,976 During this time, the average financial year full-time equivalent (FTE) has increased : 2003-04 9,309 FTE 2004-05 9,725 FTE 2005-06 9,985 FTE NOTE: Column (a): Only nursing staff that have a termination reason of 'resigned' have been included in the figures provided. Staff that complete a fixed term contract with the Department do not form part of the response. Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
(a)
(a)
(a)
(a)
(head count) (b)
(b)
(b)
(head count) (c)
(c)
(c)
(head count) employed as at 30 June (d)
(d)
(d)
During this time, the average financial year full-time equivalent (FTE) has increased : 2003-04 9,309 FTE 2004-05 9,725 FTE 2005-06 9,985 FTE NOTE: Column (a): Only nursing staff that have a termination reason of 'resigned' have been included in the figures provided. Staff that complete a fixed term contract with the Department do not form part of the response. Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
2003-04 9,309 FTE 2004-05 9,725 FTE 2005-06 9,985 FTE NOTE: Column (a): Only nursing staff that have a termination reason of 'resigned' have been included in the figures provided. Staff that complete a fixed term contract with the Department do not form part of the response. Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
2004-05 9,725 FTE 2005-06 9,985 FTE NOTE: Column (a): Only nursing staff that have a termination reason of 'resigned' have been included in the figures provided. Staff that complete a fixed term contract with the Department do not form part of the response. Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
2005-06 9,985 FTE NOTE: Column (a): Only nursing staff that have a termination reason of 'resigned' have been included in the figures provided. Staff that complete a fixed term contract with the Department do not form part of the response. Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
NOTE: Column (a): Only nursing staff that have a termination reason of 'resigned' have been included in the figures provided. Staff that complete a fixed term contract with the Department do not form part of the response. Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
Column (a): Only nursing staff that have a termination reason of 'resigned' have been included in the figures provided. Staff that complete a fixed term contract with the Department do not form part of the response. Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
(3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
(c) Fremantle Hospital; and (d) Princess Margaret Hospital?
(d) Princess Margaret Hospital?
Period Number of nursing resignations (a) Number of nursing staff engaged during period (head count) (b) Number of staff that have been retained (head count) (c) Total number of nursing staff (head count) employed as at 30 June (d) 2005-06 1,930 2,391 2,117 12,609 2004-05 2,182 2,453 1,829 12,720 2003-04 2,051 2,603 1,645 11,976 During this time, the average financial year full-time equivalent (FTE) has increased : 2003-04 9,309 FTE 2004-05 9,725 FTE 2005-06 9,985 FTE NOTE: Column (a): Only nursing staff that have a termination reason of 'resigned' have been included in the figures provided. Staff that complete a fixed term contract with the Department do not form part of the response. Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
(a)
(a)
(a)
(a)
(head count) (b)
(b)
(b)
(head count) (c)
(c)
(c)
(head count) employed as at 30 June (d)
(d)
(d)
During this time, the average financial year full-time equivalent (FTE) has increased : 2003-04 9,309 FTE 2004-05 9,725 FTE 2005-06 9,985 FTE NOTE: Column (a): Only nursing staff that have a termination reason of 'resigned' have been included in the figures provided. Staff that complete a fixed term contract with the Department do not form part of the response. Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
2003-04 9,309 FTE 2004-05 9,725 FTE 2005-06 9,985 FTE NOTE: Column (a): Only nursing staff that have a termination reason of 'resigned' have been included in the figures provided. Staff that complete a fixed term contract with the Department do not form part of the response. Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
2004-05 9,725 FTE 2005-06 9,985 FTE NOTE: Column (a): Only nursing staff that have a termination reason of 'resigned' have been included in the figures provided. Staff that complete a fixed term contract with the Department do not form part of the response. Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
2005-06 9,985 FTE NOTE: Column (a): Only nursing staff that have a termination reason of 'resigned' have been included in the figures provided. Staff that complete a fixed term contract with the Department do not form part of the response. Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
NOTE: Column (a): Only nursing staff that have a termination reason of 'resigned' have been included in the figures provided. Staff that complete a fixed term contract with the Department do not form part of the response. Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
Column (a): Only nursing staff that have a termination reason of 'resigned' have been included in the figures provided. Staff that complete a fixed term contract with the Department do not form part of the response. Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
Column (b) represents the total number of nursing staff that were employed during the survey periods. Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
Column (c) represents the total number of staff that were engaged (hired) during the survey period and who are still employed (retained). Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
Column (d) represents the total number of nurses that were working across the entire department of health as at the 30 June for each of the survey periods. All figures are based on a head count method of calculation. The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
The head count method of calculation is based on a unique count of employees paid in the last pay period in June. The count excludes staff that are still active on the payroll but were not engaged in the delivery of a service (at that particular point in time). (3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
(3) On any given day, nursing shifts are ordinarily filled to the required "nursing hour per patient day model" staffing levels. Permanent positions not filled on a permanent basis are filled through the use of overtime, extra hours for part-time staff, casual pool or temporary staff, or Nursewest or agency staff. On an irregular basis, a small number of required shifts are not filled. Where this occurs, patient allocation is redistributed ensuring a safe level of patient care. Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
Vacant Positions as at 19 December 2006 Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
Site Vacant Positions (Full-Time Equivalents) (a) Royal Perth Hospital 3.0 (b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital 0.6 (c) Fremantle Hospital 3.9 (d) Princess Margaret Hospital 4.0
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