Private Sector Updates – Statewide

Calvary Health Care Tasmania

The ANMF attended the Enterprise Agreement (EA) meeting on Friday 3 February 2023. Unfortunately, there were no discussions, for while the ANMF had submitted the Log of Claims (LoC) on behalf of members, the employer was awaiting a LoC from another union so were not prepared to have a substantial discussion. The next EA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 8 March 2023 from 1000hrs until 1200hrs, where Calvary have indicated that they will respond to the LoC. Reps will be attending this meeting. If any members have an interest in becoming a Workplace Representative and attending this next meeting, please contact Southern Organiser Jane Pond at Jane.Pond@anmftas.org.au

South

Calvary Lenah Valley and St John’s Hospitals

The ANMF attended the Calvary Workload Consultative Committee (WCC) meeting on Monday 6 February 2023. Workload forms discussed were from 1st North and Neuro CT. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 22 March 2023. Members are encouraged to submit workload forms if the workload issue cannot be managed on the shift. The forms are de-identified for the WCC meeting. If you have any questions regarding the WCC contact Southern Organiser Jane Pond at Jane.Pond@anmftas.org.au.

Healthscope

The ANMF will attend the Workload Consultative Committee meeting online via Zoom on Thursday 9 February 2023 from 1230hrs – 1400hrs.

North West

HealtheCare North West Private Hospital Huon Ward

The ANMF continues to advocate for members working at the North West Private Hospital (NWPH) Huon Ward to address significant workload concerns. In correspondence and during conciliation conferences, NWPH management has provided commitments including:

Monitor staffing levels on a shift-by-shift basis, utilise bypass to ensure safe staffing.
Allocate staff for antenatal patients.
Ensure the Midwife Unit Manager (MUM) and the team leader do not have a patient allocation.
Increase the base roster to 6 in the morning, 6 in the afternoon and 4 overnight.

For a full update you can view the latest newsflash communication here.

Updates correct as at 8 February 2023.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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