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Additionally, rostering practices have changed relating to the usage of agency nurses and maintenance of a relief pool. These practices are governed in accordance with guidelines that are outlined in the Certified Agreement.
With this caution the following numbers are provided
ACT Health (excl Calvary) Agency FTE and costs
|
FTE |
Total Costs ($) | |
|
2001-2002 |
25.9 |
n/a |
|
2002-2003 |
17.5 |
3,578,304 |
|
2003-2004 |
22.7 |
2,073,993 |
|
2004-2005 |
32.5 |
3,325,717 |
|
2005-2006 |
44.7 |
4,588,540 |
|
2006-2007 |
22.6 |
2,350,646 |
|
2007-2008 |
32.2 |
3,038,679 |
Calvary Public Hospital Agency FTE and costs
|
FTE |
Total Costs ($) | |
|
2001-2002 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
2002-2003 |
2 |
328,000 |
|
2003-2004 |
3.2 |
370,000 |
|
2004-2005 |
1.7 |
226,000 |
|
2005-2006 |
8.6 |
941,000 |
|
2006-2007 |
11.3 |
1,335,000 |
|
2007-2008 |
11.3 |
1,431,000 |
(2) The Cost of agency staff is included in the answer to part (1)
(3) The average number of full time equivalent vacant nursing positions during October, November and December 2007 were as follows;
|
Oct 2007 |
Nov 2007 |
Dec 2007 |
Average | |
|
The Canberra Hospital |
133.5 |
142.54 |
138.43 |
138.16 |
|
Calvary Public Hospital |
43.66 |
43.66 |
n/a |
43.66 |
(4) As a guide, the hourly rate charged for agency nurses is 30% -50% higher than average hourly rates for ACT Health employed nurses. Different charges are variously applied for postgraduate qualifications, the level of postgraduate experience and for the shifts worked.
The cost differential between agency nurses and nurses employed directly by The Canberra Hospital and Calvary Public Hospital varies.
Disability services—advisory council
(Question No 1867)
Mrs Burke asked the Minister for Disability and Community Services, upon notice, on 14 February 2008:
What work is the Disability Advisory Council currently charged with and when will it be releasing its next public report.
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