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Public Sector Updates – North West

Mersey Community Hospital

Emergency Department

ANMF officials met with members on 6 November 2020, in the Mersey Community Hospital Emergency Department to provide industrial support in the lead up to the planned 24/7 reopening of the department. If you have any concerns or would like to chat about this change further, please contact our Member Support Team.

Medical Ward

The ANMF can now confirm that the change proposal for Mersey Community Hospital Medical Ward staffing has been received from the Tasmanian Health Service. Following receipt of member views, a formal response will be sent to Tasmanian Health Service management.

Day Surgery Unit and Operating Theatre

Member meetings were held in both the Day Surgery Unit and Operating Theatre as these units will be undergoing considerable redevelopment. On behalf of members, ANMF officials will attend the joint industrial consultative committee meetings.

North West Regional Hospital

Medical Ward

The ANMF met with members from the North West Regional Hospital Medical Ward on 5 November 2020, to discuss the progress of the Step 2 Grievance. Formal notification to Tasmanian Health Service management is in process.

Medical C Ward Rostering Issues

The ANMF on behalf of members have written to Tasmanian Health Service management with concerns that the published roster is frequently changed, at times without consent or notification. Should you continue to have concerns with your rosters, please raise them with your management and contact our Member Support Team.

Updates correct as at 11 November 2020.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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