Public Sector Updates – North

Launceston General Hospital (LGH)

Ward 4D and Northern Coronary Care Unit

The ANMF continues to push for genuine consultation regarding the proposed changes to Ward 4D and the Northern Coronary Care Unit (NCCU). In response to the inadequate consultation process to date, and lack of transparency from the Tasmanian Health Service (THS). View the latest update

Emergency Department

The ANMF has formally written to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) on behalf of members at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Emergency Department (ED) regarding the current six-week suspension of Code Yellow industrial action. View the latest update

Nursing and Midwifery Staff Roster and Wellbeing Guide Update

Following widespread concern from members at the LGH regarding the proposed Nursing and Midwifery Staff Roster and Wellbeing Guide, the ANMF raised these issues directly with Senior Management at the LGH and with Senior Human Resources (HR) representative at the Department of Health. View the latest update

Updates are correct as of 17 April 2025.
Authorised by Phoebe Mansell, Acting ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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