Public Sector Updates – South

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)

Wellington Clinics

The ANMF has been in receipt of a Tasmanian Health Service (THS) Change Proposal regarding the intended relocation of Level 9 Wellington Clinics to Level 7 Liverpool Clinics (Vodafone Building). The ANMF has conducted members meetings with pre-assessment clinics teams and Wellington Clinics Teams on Monday 17, Tuesday 18, and Wednesday 19 of April 2023 respectively, however, the ANMF welcome any additional feedback from interested parties via email addressed to membersupport@anmftas.org.au by no later than close of business Friday 21 April 2023.

Trauma and Acute Surgical Unit 6A

The ANMF has received a THS Change Proposal regarding the intended alteration of the Trauma and Acute Surgical Unit (TASU) (6A) staffing model to allow for incorporation of Enrolled Nurses (3.36 Full Time Equivalent [FTE]) on the establishment. The ANMF has scheduled a brief member meeting for Wednesday 26 April 2023 at 1430hrs (15 minute slot only). Members wishing to provide any feedback are encouraged to attend. Noting the short time frame, if deemed necessary a second meeting will be held to allow more opportunity for members to raise issues. Feedback may also be submitted via email to membersupport@anmftas.org.au.

Main Theatres

The ANMF has scheduled a member meeting for the RHH Main Theatres today from 1400-1600hrs. Members are encouraged to attend to discuss current nursing conditions within the department.

Repatriation Centre – Peacock 1

The ANMF conducted a member meeting in the Repatriation Centre Peacock 1 service on Tuesday 18 April 2023, to discuss the current workload and staffing grievance for this area, potentially including a vote regarding escalation to Step Three Grievance.

Updates correct as at 20 April 2023.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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