Public Sector Updates – North

Launceston General Hospital (LGH)

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

The ANMF met with LGH ICU members on Tuesday 12 September 2023 to discuss matters relating to reverse doubles, meal allowances, sick leave, the current Step 1 Grievance and the Public Sector Enterprise Agreement (EA). View the latest update.

Acute Medical Unit (AMU)

The ANMF is now in receipt of the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) response to the Step 1 Grievance raised back in August 2023. View the latest update.

Mental Health Services (MHS) Northside Clinic

On 13 September 2023, the ANMF met with Northside members to discuss the current proposed acute MHS Inpatient Nursing Hours per Patient Day (NHpPD) model, and to seek feedback on this relative to the Northside situation to assist with the development of business supportive business rules for the model. View the latest update.

Launceston Reception Prison (LRP)

The ANMF updated members on the recent developments at the LRP and the actions taken by the ANMF on your behalf which included raising a Step 1 Workload Grievance. View the latest update.

Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) North

The ANMF attended the CHaPS Workload Management Working Group (WMWG) meeting held on Wednesday 13 September 2023. View the latest update.

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

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