Public Sector Updates – North West

Mersey Community Hospital (MCH)

Close Observation Unit (COU) & Medical Ward 12 Hour Shift Proposal

The ANMF received a Change proposal for consultation from Tasmanian Health Service (THS) management on Friday 28 January 2022. The proposal outlines the short-term implementation of 12-hour shifts as an interim safe staffing strategy to support the Pandemic response. The ANMF is currently waiting on the THS to advise whether they intend to proceed with the Proposal, if so, member meetings will be convened to provide advice to members of their entitlements should they elect to move to 12-hour shifts. In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns, please contact our Member Support Team via email at membersupport@anmftas.org.au

Medical Day Procedure and Oncology

ANMF officials met with members on Monday 21 February 2022 where members raised workload concerns and endorsed the ANMF to raise a Step 1 Workload Grievance. A formal notification is in process. Once a response is received members will be consulted with regards to the next steps. Please click here to read more.

Rosebery Community Health Centre (RCHC)

The ANMF on behalf of members from Rosebery Community Health Centre raised workload concerns, including that an Enrolled Nurse (EN) is being replaced with a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) on some afternoon shifts with THS management. A consultation meeting to discuss next steps will be held via Zoom onsite on Friday 11 March 2022 at 1400hrs. Come along and have your say. Please click here to read more.

North West Cancer Centre

ANMF officials met with members on Monday 21 February 2022. Members raised workload concerns and endorsed the ANMF to raise a Step 1 Workload Grievance. A formal notification is in process. Once a response is received members will be consulted with regards to the next steps.

A note from North West Member Engagement Officer Nicki Hood

This fortnight, Nicki was at the Rooke Street Mall in Devonport again for the Aged Care Campaign and has been getting ready to help the Northern region with the Roadshow.

Updates correct as at 3 March 2022.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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