Public Sector Updates – South

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)

Consumables

The ANMF has received a formal response from management regarding our concerns about recent changes to access to consumables and non-consumables across the Royal Hobart Hospital. View the latest update.

Emergency Department (ED)

The ANMF met with the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery (EDNM) yesterday to discuss member concerns recently raised in our survey regarding the ED Patient Transfer Protocol. View the latest update.

K10 East Benchmarking Member Meeting

ANMF Delegates met with hospital management on Thursday 10 April 2025, to receive the proposed benchmarking changes for your ward. The ANMF requires your vote for the following proposal. View the latest update.

K9 East

ANMF representatives met with RHH K9 East members on Thursday 24 April 2025 to provide an update on the current benchmarking proposal and to discuss key concerns raised by staff. View the latest update.

K9 West Member Meeting Update

Thank you to everyone who attended the important member meeting held on Monday 28 April 2025. The meeting was called in response to the strong concerns raised by staff regarding the proposed Emergency Department (ED) transfer protocol. Members on the ward felt that this proposal would greatly impact their workloads and patient care. The ANMF wanted to ensure your voices were heard. View the latest update.

Delegates Training Conference

The ANMF is excited to invite all RHH delegates – and members who are keen to become delegates or workplace contacts – to two important upcoming events! View the latest update.

Updates are correct as of 1 May 2025.
Authorised by Phoebe Mansell, Acting 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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