Public Sector Updates – North

Launceston General Hospital (LGH)

Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Wards 6D, 5D and 3R

The ANMF has received a response from Tasmanian Health Service (THS) North management regarding the Step 1 Grievance raised in ED, wards 5D, 6D, 3R and ICU. The THS agreed to measures and recommendations for resolving the workload disputes, and where an ANMF member solution was not agreed, an explanation has been given. Read the latest update here.

Ward 3D

The ANMF is aware of recent workload concerns of members working in ward 3D. The ANMF is in the process of scheduling a meeting with members to discuss these concerns, a date and time for this meeting is to be confirmed.

Acute Medical Unit (AMU)

The ANMF is aware of recent workload concerns of members working in AMU. The ANMF is in the process of scheduling a meeting with members to discuss these concerns, the date and time for this meeting is to be confirmed and members will be notified.

Mental Health North – Launceston Reception Prison

The ANMF has been contacted by members working at the Launceston Reception Prison (LRP) regarding a change to the way medication will be obtained for nurses to administer within the LRP. Members advised that this change has been made with limited consultation and has the potential to create an unsafe working environment. As a result, the ANMF has written to Mental Health Service management, on behalf of members, requesting a formal change proposal be developed and consultation occurs as per the Award entitlement. Further updates to follow.

Updates correct as at 9 August 2023.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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