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North West Regional Hospital (NWRH)

Emergency Department (ED) – Step 2 Nursing Hours per Patient Day (NHpPD) Grievance

The ANMF, on behalf of members at NWRH ED, attended a specialist panel meeting to seek solutions to the Step 2 Workload Grievance on Thursday 7 July 2022.  Since then, the ANMF has been advised that the business case to fund clinical facilities of the department has been approved; whilst this is good news it does not fully address the workload concerns. Click here to view the ANMF Newsflash NWRH ED Step Two Grievance.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

The ANMF has received confirmation that the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 2021 Benchmarking business case has been approved.  The positions that will be added to the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) provide a resolution to the Step 1 Grievance. Click here to view the ANMF Newsflash NWRH ICU Benchmarking Business Case Approved.

Mersey Community Hospital (MCH)

Emergency Department (ED)

The ANMF and MCH ED members endorsed the 2022 Benchmarking increase noting that a shift coordinator was not included. Click here to view the ANMF Newsflash MCH ED Benchmarking.

NWRH & MCH

Clinical Facilitators Business Case Approved

The ANMF has received confirmation that the Clinical Facilitators Business Case for NWRH and MCH has been approved.

  • MCH Emergency Department – on going funding
  • NWRH Emergency Department – ongoing funding
  • NWRH Medical – approved until April 2023
  • NWRH Surgical – approved until April 2023
  • MCH Medical Ward – approved for 12 months

Click here to view the ANMF Newsflash Business Case Clinical Facilitators.

North West Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS)

The ANMF, on behalf of members at North West Child Health and Parenting Service, has formally notified the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) of multiple workload concerns that give rise to a Step 1 Workload Grievance. A response is expected by close of business Friday 29 July 2022. Click here to view the ANMF Newsflash CHaPS North West Grievance.

Rosebery Community Health Centre (RCHC)

Salary Maintenance

On Tuesday 12 July 2022, the ANMF formally wrote to Tasmanian Health Service (THS) management seeking a commitment that salary maintenance will continue. A response is expected by Friday 29 July 2022 and members will be kept informed of progress. Click here to view the ANMF Newsflash Rosebery CHC Salary Maintenance.

Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS)

Spencer Clinic

The ANMF, on behalf of members, continues to monitor the safe staffing matrix as agreed in the Tasmanian Industrial Commission (TIC). Members are encouraged to notify management when safe staffing is not achieved and to advise the ANMF via our Member Support Team so we can take further action.

Updates correct as at 21 July 2022.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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