Public Sector Updates – North

Launceston General Hospital (LGH)

Ward 5D – Step 2 Specialist Panel Convened

On Thursday 2 November 2023, the ANMF facilitated a Step 2 Specialist Panel with Tasmania Health Service (THS) North management to address ongoing concerns raised by LGH Ward 5D members. View the latest update.

Ward 3R Meeting – Progress on Step 1 Grievance

The ANMF met with LGH Ward 3R members on Wednesday 8 November 2023, to discuss unresolved matters from their current Step 1 Grievance. Topics included funding and recruitment for COVID-19 positions, Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) approval timeline, and a commitment to benchmarking in early 2024. Stay tuned for further updates after the meeting.

Ward 6D Grievance – Step 1 Progress and Step 2 Action

The ANMF engaged with Ward 6D members on Tuesday 14 November 2023 to review progress on their Step 1 Grievance. Despite efforts, ongoing concerns impacting workloads persist. Consequently, members have collectively decided to escalate the matter by raising a Step 2 Grievance, which the ANMF has initiated on their behalf. Stay tuned for additional updates. View the latest update.

Operating Theatre Suite Meeting – Insights from Perioperative Nurses Week

As part of Perioperative Nurses Week, the ANMF met with Operating Theatre Suite members to discuss pertinent matters. Further updates to follow.

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