Public Sector Updates – South

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)

Ward 2J

Thank you to all members who attended the recent meeting on Ward 2J. Your ongoing engagement and advocacy are vital as we continue to push for safer, more sustainable working conditions across the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). View the latest update.

Ward K10 East

Following recent consultation and member engagement, the ANMF can confirm that RHH K10 East members have voted NO to the proposed benchmarking changes. View the latest update.

Linen Shortage

The ANMF has received multiple reports from members regarding a critical shortage of linen across the RHH. View the latest update.

Medical Imaging

Following feedback from members at RHH Medical Imaging Unit, the ANMF held an urgent meeting on Thursday 24 April 2025 with the Associate Director of Nursing (ADON) and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to raise serious concerns around unsustainable workloads, ongoing staffing shortages, and an untenable on-call requirement. View the latest update.

Emergency Department/Emergency Medical Unit

On Thursday 17 April 2025, the ANMF attended a benchmarking meeting for the Emergency Department (ED) and Emergency Medical Unit (EMU) at the RHH. View the latest update.

Ward K9 East

The ANMF is seeking urgent clarification from the executive team regarding key concerns in the proposed new benchmarking model for K9 East. View the latest update.

Guess the Chocolate

In celebration of International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day, the ANMF ran a fun “Guess the Chocolates” competition — and we’re excited to announce that the winner has been contacted! View the latest update.

Tolosa Street

The ANMF writes in response to the Change Proposal Tolosa Street to Bellette Place Transition. View the latest update.

Updates are correct as of 15 May 2025.
Authorised by Phoebe Mansell, ANMF Tasmanian Acting Branch Secretary

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