JOIN NOW
MEMBER PORTAL

Aged Care Updates – Statewide

Statewide

Southern Cross Care Tas. Inc

Following member concerns regarding the use of facial recognition within Southern Cross Care Tas. Inc (SCCT) facilities, the ANMF spoke to Acting Chief Executive Officer (Acting CEO) Jara Dean to clarify the use of this technology. The Acting CEO has assured the ANMF that the Zipline infrastructure used does not take photos but instead uses a series of encrypted dots to “recognise” faces of staff to streamline the sign-in/out process for payroll purposes only. The Acting CEO has given assurances to the ANMF that no data is stored and that they will write to employees to clarify the use of this technology in the workplace.

North

Southern Cross Care Tas. Inc Mount Esk

Frustration and concerns remain at an all-time high following what is seen as a rushed rollout of the Household Model of Care. Members report an increase in wounds, hospital admissions and medication incidents. A Newsflash with a link to a survey will be circulated this week. The ANMF seeks to learn how prevalent the concerns are, how residents’ health and well-being is impacted, and what steps, if any, are being taken to mitigate the risks. Members are encouraged to report these incidents openly and honestly to the ANMF via a confidential survey link contained within the upcoming Newsflash.

North West

Aged Care Visits

The ANMF has been visiting nursing homes across the North West Coast, with member meetings held at Melaleuca, Meercroft and Wynyard Care Centre.

The ANMF have scheduled member meetings for Umina Park and Rubicon Grove this month. If you would like to arrange an ANMF representative to visit your worksite, please contact North West Member Engagement Officer Kathy Jarvis via email at Kathryn.Jarvis@anmftas.org.au

South

Regis Aged Care Eastern Shore

The ANMF met with the Facility Manager to address member concerns regarding the Continuity of Carer Model. See the latest Newsflash here for details. On Wednesday 9 September 2020 ANMF Intensive Care Unit (ICU) members endorsed the proposed 2020 benchmarking for the ICU. The new benchmarking will increase 4.90 fillable Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs). This FTE will be rolled out in line with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses Standards that will see one nurse per 4 patients in the ICU. The ANMF will now progress the business case for the increased FTE to ensure that it is approved by THS executive promptly. Further updates to follow.

Updates correct as at 15 November 2023.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT

Member Support Team:

The ANMF Tasmanian Branch is 8000 plus members strong! Supporting nurses, midwives, and care workers as the only union in Tasmania employing nurses and care workers to represent members. This is why our Organisers and Member Support Team are uniquely positioned to understand your experiences, represent you in your workplace, and offer industrial advice that’s relevant to you.

Please contact our Member Support Team if you need workplace support, would like to discuss any matters or raise a concern. Alternatively, you can send an email outlining your concerns to our team - membersupport@anmftas.org.au. Email is the preferred and fastest way of contacting the team, however if your matter is urgent, please phone (03) 6223 6777 or 1800 001 241 if you are outside of Hobart.

Member Support Team

Nurse and Midwife Support
If you are seeking confidential support and advice, members have access to 24/7 phone support from Nurse and Midwife Support.

Nurse and Midwife Support

  • More latests news

2023-11-16T09:22:32+11:00

ABN: 23 027 935 683

We stand in solidarity with marginalised communities and against classism, sexism, misogyny, homophobia, queerphobia, transphobia, racism, ableism and ageism. We have zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment and abuse.

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch acknowledges the Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the Traditional Custodians of this land. We acknowledge the determination and resilience of the Palawa/Pakana people of Lutruwita who have survived invasion and dispossession and continue to maintain their identity, culture, and rights.

We recognise that we have much to learn from Aboriginal people today, who represent the world’s oldest continuing culture and pay our sincere respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

We respectfully acknowledge the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmania's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members, staff, students, alumni, partners, and visitors.

We also acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners of lands across Australia, their Elders, Ancestors, cultures, and heritage, and recognise the continuing sovereignties of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations.

Go to Top