News Archives
February 2017
SA Medical Imaging has announced their intention to change the hours of operation and shift times for Radiographers and Sonographers working in CT and ultrasound modalities and the 24/7 shift roster at the Lyell McEwin Hospital.
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Today the State Government announced plans for the future management of its services in disability and domiciliary care in response to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the Commonwealth aged care reforms.
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Following the recent conciliation conference at the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) recommendations for continuing consultation have been made with a request that parties aim to resolve the differences during the next two weeks.
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The PSA has been informed by members that the Department for Child Protection incident management division (IMD) has been sending correspondence to members requesting the release of information from the Nyland Royal Commission.
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The PSA conducted three very successful SSO Reclassification workshops over the Christmas holidays. SSOs attending these sessions provided feedback including:
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At a well attended meeting today, PSA members unanimously endorsed
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Included in the recent announcement about the change of Department of State Development (DSD) Chief Executive, was the announcement that DSD Deputy Chief Executive,
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The PSA attended the SA Industrial Relations Commission on Thursday 9 February 2017 in relation to the selection process used by DCS for the CO4 Supervisor Operations positions at YLP.
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The PSA and PSA Worksite Representatives from DCS prison sites attended a Central Consultative Committee meeting with DCS management on 2 February 2017.
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Following last year's outstanding success of our 'Wear PSA Green Day', your PSA Worksite Representatives are committed to carry on the tradition in 2017.
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The Public Service Association (PSA) has recently been provided with documentation in relation to the proposed transition to the new Adelaide Dental Hospital (ADH).
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The PSA has recently received correspondence advising of a proposed restructure of Elective Surgery Strategy Manager roles at Lyell McEwin Hospital and Modbury Hospital.
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Body-worn cameras have been discussed at length in recent meetings involving PIRSA and quarantine station staff. The PSA has been involved in each meeting.
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PSA members have continued to raise their concerns about the review,
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Today the Premier announced that the future of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the Public Service is to be outsourced.
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Members at Mobilong this morning voted to suspend their lockdown about the assessment of prisoner suitability.
The Statewide prison lockdown has also been suspended while the matter is the subject of negotiations in the Industrial Relations Commission today. In the Commission the PSA will be tabling its proposals in relation to the assessment of prisoner suitability for the placement of prisoners at Mobilong Prison.
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The PSA has recently received correspondence advising of the proposed relocation of Children and Family Services from Playford Primary Health Care to Elizabeth GP Plus.
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The PSA has been required to continuously assert to SA Pathology what appropriate consultation means.
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After extensive negotiations in the SA Industrial Relations Commission agreement has been reached on the assessment for suitability for prisoners transferred to Mobilong Prison.
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The PSA has notified the Courts Administration Authority of a dispute due to the consultation process undertaken by CAA.
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The PSA recently attended the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) Industrial Liaison Forum (ILF). There were many topics listed on the agenda for discussion. Of interest specifically to PSA members are the following updates:
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Residential Care staff continue to face termination of employment dependent on the outcome of a psychological assessment.
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The PSA and Worksite Representatives recently attended the first Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN) Industrial Liaison Forum (ILF) for 2017.
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The PSA has been supporting ASO1 members working within Medical Records to have their positions appropriately reclassified to the ASO2 level.
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The Public Service Association (PSA) attended a meeting of Country Fire Service (CFS) members on Monday 20 February 2017 to discuss the over allocation of leave by the agency and the attempt to arbitrarily cut leave balances.
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SALHN MH has written to the Public Service Association (PSA), seeking feedback regarding a proposed multi-classified role of Co-Director, Operations, SALHN MH.
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A consultation paper on the proposed Intermediate Care and SA Prison Health Service Operations and Business Systems Administration Realignment proposal has been circulated and can be found here.
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PSA representatives met with Department of Premier and Cabinet on Monday 20 February to discuss the recently announced privatising plan for desktop services across the SA Public Service.
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The South Australian Industrial Relations Commission (SAIRC) has recommended
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A consultation paper on the proposed Central Adelaide Local Health Network Ambulatory Rehabilitation Model of Care has been circulated and can be found here.
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The Public Service Association (PSA) has today lodged a dispute with the South Australia Industrial Relations Commission (SAIRC) with regard to the issue of incorrect allocation of leave entitlements by the Country Fire Service (CFS).
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Public Service Association (PSA) CMH members have continued to express concern in relation to metropolitan Local Health Networks (LHNs) wanting to consult upon, and implement, changes to CMH models of care and service delivery, while SA Health's position in relation to the Deloitte report recommendations is unknown.
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The PSA has been notified in writing that Housing SA proposes to amalgamate the Regional Customer Service Officer and Regional Support Officer into the Business Services Officer role impacting Housing SA employees currently in these roles.
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The Public Service Association (PSA) has written to the ReturntoWork SA Chief Executive (CE) about the ongoing concern of unreasonable workloads, workload management and monitoring at ReturntoWork SA.
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The Public Service Association (PSA) held a meeting with Service SA Management on Thursday 27 February 2017 to discuss the proposed extension of opening hours for the Elizabeth and Marion Customer Service Centres.
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The PSA has written to Country Health SA Local Health Network (CHSALHN) about the lack of information provided to staff and the unions regarding the Quality and Safety Review.
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