Public Sector Updates – South

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)

Repatriation Centre

The ANMF was pleased to receive reports from Tasmanian Health Service (THS) management that a memo had been circulated informing staff of on-site Fit Testing facilities to be made available from Monday 24 – Friday 28 January 2022 inclusive. The ANMF hopes that all members interested in making use of such facilities (particularly those who made contact directly with the union on this matter) had the opportunity to engage in this service during this time.

Tasmanian Industrial Commission (TIC)

On Monday 31 January 2022, the ANMF attended the Tasmanian Industrial Commission (TIC) in an effort to represent the entire Tasmanian Health Service (THS) regarding ongoing workload and staffing difficulties being experienced since the reopening of state borders on 15 December 2021. As a result, the THS have committed to providing the ANMF with contemporary, detailed data as to sick leave, overtime, double shifts, FTE worked etc. for review and analysis and to hopefully clarify the current situation(s) within the broader health service. The ANMF will continue to seek to progress this most urgent work in the hope that it lends itself to the perceived need for a COVID-19 allowance and/or additional recruitment and retention incentives.

Thank You Members

The ANMF wishes to thank all members across the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) and the Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) South for their ongoing dedication and efforts during the current COVID-19 crisis. Additionally, we wish to reassure everyone that every effort is being made at various levels of management and in multiple forums to advocate on members’ behalf regarding clinical/professional/industrial concerns if and when they come to light. To this end, members are encouraged to continue submitting their experiences/observations/concerns via our Member Support Team via email at membersupport@anmftas.org.au so that ongoing work can continue to be prioritised and tailored accurately according to areas of the greatest need. We thank you in advance for your ongoing assistance.

Updates correct as at 3 February 2022.
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.

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