HNELHD: Proposed changes to shifts and duties, Belmont Hospital

HNELHD is proposing a change of shift times and split duties for Wardspersons in Sub Acute/Short Term Residential Accommodation Services (SAU/STRAS) at Belmont Hospital. …

JHH to Maitland Hospital: Temporary relocation of beds delayed

The HSU received advice from Hunter New England LHD that the planned temporary relocation of beds from John Hunter and Rankin Park Hospital to the new…

John Hunter Hospital: Theatre Annunciator Update

Following the recent HSU newsletter about the proposed introduction of an Annunciator system in the Theatre complex, HSU delegates last week met with local management around…

Union Win: Calvary Mater Catering members get individual PPE

Following the recent HSU newsletter about the cool room rebuild in the Calvary Mater kitchen, members expressed concerns about the proposal to share ear muffs amongst…

Update: JHH to Maitland Hospital beds relocation

HSU representatives have again met with HNELHD and HealthShare regarding the move of 28 beds from the JHH to Maitland to allow for construction on the…

Your feedback needed: Remote, Rural and Regional Health

The NSW Government has formed a Select Committee on Remote, Rural and Regional Health (Terms of Reference here). The purpose of this Committee is to examine…

HNELHD: ICT Service Delivery members take a stand against workplace changes

Members in the ICT Service Delivery team have raised concerns around on-call arrangements, workloads/staffing, and changes to position descriptions. On Monday evening, HSU…

Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital: Kitchen Cool Room Replacement

HNELHD and Calvary Mater are undertaking significant refurbishment works in the kitchen area.  Works are scheduled to commence from Tuesday 22 August. …