Aged Care Updates – Statewide

Melaleuca

On 7 May 2021, the ANMF held a member meeting. Members raised several concerns relevant to Enterprise Agreement negotiations, including workload issues. The ANMF has developed an electronic workload form for our members to record concerns. Have your say by completing the survey here.

OneCare

Umina Park and Rubicon Grove

ANMF North West Organiser, Annette Beechey attended meetings with nurses at both OneCare sites to discuss progress of the Enterprise Agreement for Nurses. Care staff are reminded that negotiation for a new Enterprise Agreement for general staff commences soon. Don’t forget to have your say. Keep an eye out for further ANMF updates for this process.

Masonic Care

Tasmania Northern Campuses

The ANMF directed correspondence to the facility manager of Masonic Care Tasmania (MCT) on behalf of members at both Peace Haven and Fred French facilities. When the ANMF receives correspondence from MCT, it will be taken to members for their feedback at upcoming member meetings.

May Shaw Scottsdale

The ANMF received correspondence from CEO Fiona in response to the letter sent on behalf of members. this correspondence will be discussed at our upcoming member meeting on 28 May.

Southern Cross Care Tasmania (SCCT)

Glenara Lakes, Ainslie Low Head, Mount Esk etc.

The ANMF has sent correspondence to the Southern Cross Care Tasmania board outlining concerns with the decision-making of the current acting CEO that has resulted in a high turn over of facility managers across the state.

Updates correct as at 27 May 2021.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT

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.

Member Support Team

Nurse and Midwife Support If you are seeking confidential support and advice, members have access to 24/7 phone support from Nurse and Midwife Support.

Nurse and Midwife Support

More latests news

Royal Hobart Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Nurses

[siteorigin_widget class="Tribe_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]Update: Workload Concerns 28 November 2018 ANMF has been assisting the Psychiatric Emergency Nurses (PEN’s) to raise workload concerns with senior Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) management. The PEN’s in the RHH Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) report that the [...]

Royal Hobart Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine

[siteorigin_widget class="Tribe_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]Update: Workload pressures / Afternoon Tea 28 November 2018 ANMF understand that the Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) has been under increased and sustained pressure with ongoing bed block causing workload pressures for our members. ANMF will be hosting [...]

Royal Hobart Hospital Main Theatre

[siteorigin_widget class="Tribe_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]Update: Overtime Concerns 28 November 2018 ANMF received a response to a letter raising overtime and other workload concerns for members in theatre. ANMF understand several measures had been implemented in response to members concerns. A meeting was held [...]