A Queensland surgeon accused of sexual misconduct and serious malpractice has been suspended. William Braun — a general surgeon — has worked across numerous Queensland public and private hospitals including Redcliffe and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Shadow health spokeswoman Ros Bates outed the surgeon in parliament on Tuesday, tabling numerous complaints. Ms Bates did not name the doctor in her speech, but he was named in complaints tabled. Some of the complaint documents were dated, while some were anonymous. In others, names had been redacted. A Metro North Hospital and Health spokesman said for privacy reasons, it could not comment on individual matters. “However, we can say that we have suspended a staff member in relation to the allegations raised,” he said. “For legal reasons, we are unable to provide further information. “We have a zero tolerance towards inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. “Sexual harassment in our health service is completely unacceptable and we actively encourage and support staff to report any incidents.” Dr Braun could not be reached for comment. A spokeswoman for the Office of the Health Ombudsman said it was aware of allegations about Dr Braun and would carefully review them. However it did not respond to questions about whether Dr Braun had also been suspended from the private sector. Health Minister Steven Miles urged MPs to report complaints of misconduct as soon as they received them so action could be rapid.
March 1, 2019
It is an exciting time for the Boorowa Health Service with nurses, Olivia Mills, Lumen Tarun and Chloe Hocking joining the local team in February. Olivia Mills is a first year registered nurse taking part in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Transition to Professional Practice Program. Olivia grew up in Bathurst and traveled overseas after school before joining the Navy. She completed her Bachelor of Nursing at Charles Sturt University while working as an Assistant in Nursing in a Residential Aged Care Facility. Olivia is excited about the opportunities in rural nursing, “I have enjoyed my first few weeks in Boorowa. Everyone is eager to help me and I have settled in nicely,” she said. Olivia’s goal is to work in the Emergency Department and she is keen to learn as much as she can during the first year of her career. Lumen Tarun is a registered nurse from the Philippines where she worked in a large Emergency Department. Gaining her nursing qualifications in 2012, Lumen migrated to Australia because of the opportunity for professional growth. She feels there is more opportunity in a small facility like Boorowa that empowers Registered Nurses to be strong, independent clinicians and she is keen to learn about all areas of healthcare and expand her knowledge and skills.
March 1, 2019
Commonwealth if Australia trading as the Department of Human Services will face a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) accusation before Fair Work Deputy President Clancy in his Melbourne chambers (Graham).
March 1, 2019
A s.185 (Enterprise agreement) application by Hepatitis Victoria Incorporated T/A Hepatitis Victoria for its Hepatitis Victoria Agreement 2018-2020 has been ratified by Fair Work Commissioner Johns in Sydney on 27 February 2019.
March 1, 2019
The Commonwealth of Australia represented by the Department of Human Services has a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) matter with which it must deal before Fair Work Deputy President Kovacic in the Fair Work Commission Level 3 14 Moore Street Canberra at 2pm today (Davio-Milne).
March 1, 2019
Life Without Barriers is facing a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) before Fair Work Deputy President Saunders at Level 3, 237 Wharf Road, Newcastle at 11am (King).
March 1, 2019
Medibank Health Solutions Telehealth Pty Ltd will defend a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) today in front of Fair Work Deputy President Beaumont in his WA chambers (Perry).
March 1, 2019
HOST International NZ has announced new board appointments. Joining the NZ Board will be David Keegan, Mitchell Pham and Dr Mai Tamimi.
