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I am new to this site but want support and forums to discuss what is a worsening climate in the residential setting.
I left one QLD job in Priv Sector to work Agency for a year. That keeps you out of the politics of a place for a while; I
needed the breather.

I am now a year into my next Priv Sector Aged Care job and as time goes on, I am shaking my head in exasberation
at the same old problems that only get worse eg roster nightmares/not enough staff, lack of continuity of care because
of the rostering and use of Agency, and then the resulting things that occur from communication breakdown.
A syringe driver ran out 3 hours previous to anyone realising. IT ISN"T GOOD ENOUGH.
Any RNs out there getting a guts full of the cost cutting in your facility?
Are you have meetings and support, or having to call for an RN meeting out of desperation like I did?
I want better for the residents.
What other forums are online to talk out things?? I appreciate ANY replies. Irene

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cakers (offline) Joined: Oct 2008 Location: QLD Posts: 44	Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:10 pm I am new to this site but want support and forums to discuss what is a worsening climate in the residential setting. I left one QLD job in Priv Sector to work Agency for a year. That keeps you out of the politics of a place for a while; I needed the breather. I am now a year into my next Priv Sector Aged Care job and as time goes on, I am shaking my head in exasberation at the same old problems that only get worse eg roster nightmares/not enough staff, lack of continuity of care because of the rostering and use of Agency, and then the resulting things that occur from communication breakdown. A syringe driver ran out 3 hours previous to anyone realising. IT ISN"T GOOD ENOUGH. Any RNs out there getting a guts full of the cost cutting in your facility? Are you have meetings and support, or having to call for an RN meeting out of desperation like I did? I want better for the residents. What other forums are online to talk out things?? I appreciate ANY replies. Irene

NotYourWhippingBoy1968 (offline) Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 10	Jun 17, 2011, 10:44 pm All the Regis facilities are very good. The staff and Management of Shenely Manor are fantastic except for one or two rotten PCA's but that is expected anywhere. Basscare is a great Aged Care Facility with great nurses and the management is fantastic.. I think it is a rewarding job and the most important people are the residents who depend on us PCA's. Kindness and Compassion are the two most important factors in Aged Care.

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