Caseload Midwives. 10.7.1 Standard hours Hours of work for caseload midwives should not exceed 160 hours in any 4 week period or exceed 100 in any 2 week period. The caseload team is to organize their roster to allow midwives four periods of 24 hours off in every 2 week period with cover provided by an appropriate team member. These hours are not to be taken as 4 single days off unless this arrangement is self-rostered by the midwife concerned and agreed to by the employer. Midwives may elect to be on call for births during their time off. Caseload midwives will not be required to work more than 12 hours but may choose to do so at their discretion having regard for professional and/or clinical safety. The employer would not expect midwives to work more than 16 consecutive hours or 24 hours intermittently without having an 8 hour break. There are no standard hours of work. Caseload midwives are expected to organize their working hours to ensure provision of a continuous 24 hour midwifery service within the above limits on standard hours. Note: Overtime payments do not apply, see clause 8.0.1. Midwives will not be required nor will they elect to practice continually for any length of time that they consider professionally and/or clinically unsafe. The determination of professional and/or clinical safety will be determined by the midwives affected and the employer.
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