Public Sector Updates – North West

Mersey Community Hospital Emergency Department

ANMF officials met with Tasmanian Health Service management and ANMF members on 8 February 2021, to review the benchmarking data. Members voted to endorse the 2019 benchmarking data which reflects a 1.31 increase in FTE. Members subsequently raised a list of questions regarding the data that requires further investigation. The ANMF will raise these concerns at the next Statewide Safe Staffing Meetings. Members will be kept informed of the progress via email updates.

Community Rapid Response Service

On 10 February, North West Organiser, Annette Beechey met with members from the Community Rapid Response Service (ComRRS) to discuss professional and industrial issues. The ANMF will continue to support and advocate on behalf of our members working in ComRRS.

Updates correct as at 18 February 2021.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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Member Support Team: The ANMF Tasmanian Branch is 8000 plus members strong! Supporting nurses, midwives, and care workers as the only union in Tasmania employing nurses and care workers to represent members. This is why our Organisers and Member Support Team are uniquely positioned to understand your experiences, represent you in your workplace, and offer industrial advice that’s relevant to you. Please contact our Member Support Team if you need workplace support, would like to discuss any matters or raise a concern. Alternatively, you can send an email outlining your concerns to our team - membersupport@anmftas.org.au. Email is the preferred and fastest way of contacting the team, however if your matter is urgent, please phone (03) 6223 6777 or 1800 001 241 if you are outside of Hobart.

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