Public Sector Updates – North

Launceston General Hospital (LGH)

Emergency Department (ED)

ANMF members at the LGH ED have achieved a significant win as a part of their ongoing Code Yellow action. Members have successfully secured the 2021 additional 21.3 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions on top of the 2024 benchmarked hours. Previously Tasmanian Health Service (THS) North would not agree to this proposal. Read the full update.

ED Important Meeting

On Friday 4 October 2024, the ANMF will be meeting with LGH ED members to discuss proposed staffing changes, which include the application of 21.3 FTE in addition to the 2024 benchmarking. The proposed changes would see base staffing levels increase from

AM: 22 to AM 26
PM: 25 to PM 28
ND: 21 to ND 24.

Further details will be discussed at the meeting, so please attend for more information.

John L Grove (JLG) and Ward 3R Benchmarking Update

On Tuesday 24 September 2024, the ANMF met with THS North management to review the 2024 benchmarking for JLG and Ward 3R. JLG is set to see an increase of 1.41 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), while Ward 3R will gain either 1.45 FTE Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) direct or 2.68 FTE CNC indirect. The ANMF will meet with JLG members on Tuesday 15 October 2024 and Ward 3R members on Wednesday 16 October 2024, to gather feedback on these proposed changes. Stay tuned for further updates following these meetings.

Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) North

The ANMF will be meeting with MGP North members on Monday 7 October 2024, at 1100hrs to discuss the draft Log of Claims (LoCs) for endorsement. This is an important step as we work to recommence negotiations for a new MGP Agreement. All members are encouraged to attend to provide input and feedback.

District Hospitals North

The ANMF has sought an update from the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) regarding the recruitment of Associate Nurse Unit Managers (ANUMs) to District Hospitals in the North. Once received, we will provide further updates to members.

Updates are correct as of 2 October 2024.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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