Public Sector Updates – South

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)

Department of Critical Care Medicine (DCCM)

The ANMF is continuing to engage with the Department for better compensation for nurses working 12-hour shifts that include 30 minutes of additional time. Read the full update.

Maternity Services (MS) Update Independent Reviewer Secured

The ANMF is pleased to inform members that an independent reviewer has been secured to undertake the RHH MS review. The independent reviewer, Caroline Singline is a Registered Nurse and Midwife and has extensive experience in maternity services, safety and quality, and has experience in undertaking independent reviews of health care services. The ANMF understands that an independent panel will also be selected by Caroline to undertake the review. Read the full update.

Continuing Care Teams South

The ANMF met with Department Representatives on Monday 9 September 2024, to discuss the Step One Grievance raised on behalf of members working at the Hobart and Southern Continuing Care Team (CCT). Read the full update.

Updates are correct as of 18 September 2024.
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.

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