Public Sector Updates – North West

Mersey Community Hospital

Close Observation Unit (COU)

The COU Benchmarking was endorsed by members at a meeting on Wednesday 20 July 2022, noting that it may not fully address the workload concerns. Keep an eye out for more details.

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. Once the response is received and reviewed, a member meeting will be convened to see further direction.

North West Cancer Centre

Nursing Hours per Patient Day (NHpPD) Grievance Step 2

ANMF officials met with THS management for the first of the Specialist panel meeting. Members will receive a Newsflash in the coming days which provides detail. A member meeting to discuss the response and seek further direction has been convened and an invite should be in your inbox. We hope to see you there.

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). On Tuesday 26 July 2022 a report back conference was held at the TIC and a Newsflash outlining the details will be in your inbox shortly.

Note from Member Engagement Officer Nicki Hood

It’s been a busy fortnight for Nicki. The North West Roadshow wrapped up at the end of July, so thank you to all who jumped on and updated their details, and welcome to the 30 new members! Nicki hopes to see you in your workplaces over the coming months.

Keep your eyes peeled to see if you were one of the winners of the hampers, vouchers and the “guess how many lollies in the jar”! Nicki will be calling the winners shortly!

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

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