that recognises relevant previous experience/ increment and salary progression thereafter shall be in accordance with relevant award provisions. 4. NEW APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS Except where otherwise specifically determined in this award, the commencing salary of an employee either on first appointment or on promotion to a position within a classification or level in respect of which a salary scale is prescribed by this award shall be the minimum salary for that position on the appropriate scale, except in any case where, in the opinion of the employer the qualifications and the practical experience in nursing duties of such person or employee, justify a higher salary. 5. CLASSIFICATIONS (a) Registered nurse - level 1 shall mean a registered nurse who is not otherwise classified within a level of registered nurse positions. (b) Registered nurse - level 2 shall mean a registered nurse who: (i) has demonstrated competence in basic nursing practice and the ability to provide direct care in more complex nursing care situations; and (ii) has the ability and skills to provide guidance to Registered nurses - level 1; and (iii) is appointed as such; and (iv) is employed within a clinical unit. (c) Registered nurse - community health/family and child health shall mean a Registered nurse employed in one of these settings and who is not otherwise classified. (d) Registered nurse - level 3 shall mean a registered nurse who may be referred to as Clinical nurse consultant, Nurse manager, or Staff development nurse. A Registered nurse - level 3 shall be appointed to the Clinical, Management or Staff Development stream: (i) Clinical nurse consultant A nurse who coordinates the delivery of care in a clinical unit and may provide direct care to selected patients/clients with complex care requirements and is accountable for standards of nursing care in a clinical unit. (ii) Nurse manager
that recognises relevant previous experience/ increment and salary progression thereafter shall be in accordance with relevant award provisions. 4. NEW APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS Except where otherwise specifically determined in this award, the commencing salary of an employee either on first appointment or on promotion to a position within a classification or level in respect of which a salary scale is prescribed by this award shall be the minimum salary for that position on the appropriate scale, except in any case where, in the opinion of the employer the qualifications and the practical experience in nursing duties of such person or employee, justify a higher salary. 5. CLASSIFICATIONS (a) Registered nurse - level 1 shall mean a registered nurse who is not otherwise classified within a level of registered nurse positions. (b) Registered nurse - level 2 shall mean a registered nurse who: (i) has demonstrated competence in basic nursing practice and the ability to provide direct care in more complex nursing care situations; and (ii) has the ability and skills to provide guidance to Registered nurses - level 1; and (iii) is appointed as such; and (iv) is employed within a clinical unit. (c) Registered nurse - community health/family and child health shall mean a Registered nurse employed in one of these settings and who is not otherwise classified. (d) Registered nurse - level 3 shall mean a registered nurse who may be referred to as Clinical nurse consultant, Nurse manager, or Staff development nurse. A Registered nurse - level 3 shall be appointed to the Clinical, Management or Staff Development stream: (i) Clinical nurse consultant A nurse who coordinates the delivery of care in a clinical unit and may provide direct care to selected patients/clients with complex care requirements and is accountable for standards of nursing care in a clinical unit. (ii) Nurse manager
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