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Ask Katrina: CNS/CMS underperformance
September 30, 2026
Can a CNS/CMS Grade 1 status be revoked for someone who is underperforming? Yes, however removing CNS status from someone who is underperforming should only occur after ensuring that every effort has been made through a performance management process to assist the CNS to improve their performance. The performance plan should be well documented. The…
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Ask Katrina: CNS/CMS underperformance
September 30, 2026
Can a CNS/CMS Grade 1 status be revoked for someone who is underperforming? Yes, however…
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Ask Katrina: Parental leave eligibility
September 30, 2026
I have been working at NSW Health worksite on part-time basis for the past 7…
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Ask Katrina: Working 12-hour shifts
September 30, 2026
I am a full-time RN working in a public hospital and have been advised that…
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Ask Katrina: Blocking union support
September 30, 2026
I recently had my shifts cut and my manager has told me that I cannot…
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Ask Katrina: Advice after termination
September 30, 2026
I work as an RN for NSW Health and my employment has been terminated. I…
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Ask Katrina: Workplace injury rights
September 30, 2026
I have an historic physical injury from work and struggle to perform my role in…
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Ask Katrina: Sick leave and secondary employment
September 30, 2026
In the public health system, can an employee be counselled for sick leave absences where…
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Ask Katrina: Prioritising leave requests
September 30, 2026
Should annual / long service leave requests lodged far in advance be given more weight…
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Ask Katrina: Leave while suspended
September 30, 2026
I am suspended with pay due to a workplace investigation that has been going for…
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Working consecutive shifts
December 4, 2025
I am a registered nurse working in a public hospital and my manager has rostered…
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Requesting leave without pay
December 4, 2025
I work in a public hospital in Sydney and want to take six months off for…
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Rostering under contracted hours
December 4, 2025
My manager has been rostering me under my contracted hours. I have tried to raise…
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Topping up pay with sick leave
December 4, 2025
I work as a registered nurse for NSW Health, and I have been injured at…
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Changes to an employer contract
December 4, 2025
My employer has told me I must sign a new contract which is different from…
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Agency contracts
December 4, 2025
I have recently moved into agency work after working in permanent employment. I’m interested in…
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Changes that require management to consult
December 4, 2025
I am a Registered Nurse and work in a very busy ED of a NSW…
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Things to consider when undertaking a diploma
October 2, 2025
I am considering undertaking an Advanced Diploma of Enrolled Nursing qualification interstate. What should I…
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Unfair dismissal of a casual
October 2, 2025
I am an RN, and I have been working casually in a major tertiary referral…