Public Sector Updates – North West

North West Regional Hospital

Operating Theatre

The ANMF has developed an electronic workload form for members working in the North West Regional Hospital Operating Theatre to record their workload concerns. The information collected will be used to identify shortfalls in staffing. Have your say by completing the survey here.

Paediatric Unit Step 2 Grievance

On Wednesday 28 April, ANMF members attended a meeting on the North West Regional Hospital Paediatric Unit to review the response from Tasmanian Health Service (THS) to a Step 1 Grievance. Members advised that the workload concerns remain and unanimously endorsed ANMF to escalate the Grievance to Step 2. Click here to read the latest update.

North West Renal Unit

The ANMF met with members working at the North West Renal Unit and a number of workload concerns were raised. The ANMF has developed an electronic workload form for members to record workload concerns. The information collected will be used to identify shortfalls in staffing.

Mersey Community Hospital

Medical Ward AIN Implementation Committee

ANMF officials and Workplace Representatives are attending Assistant in Nursing (AIN) Implementation Committee meetings on behalf of members. Any member wishing to attend should contact Annette Beechey via email.

Updates correct as at 13 May 2021.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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