Public Sector Updates – North West

North West Regional Hospital (NWRH)

Emergency Department (ED)

The ANMF on behalf of members at the NWRH ED formally notified the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) of a Step 2 Workload Grievance. View the latest update.

Mersey Community Hospital (MCH)

Close Observation Unit (COU)

Members of the COU at the MCH continue to seek the reinstatement of 12-hour shifts for their ward. Previously, members had trialled 12-hour shifts and proposed a Workplace Flexibility Arrangement (WFA), which was not approved by the THS. View the latest update.

Updates are correct as of 19 March 2025.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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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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