Public Sector Updates – South

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)

Medical Imaging (Radiology)
Step One Grievance and Next Steps for Industrial Action

Thank you to all members in the Medical Imaging Department for your strong engagement in the recent survey. Due to the overwhelming vote in favour, the ANMF has now officially lodged a Step One Grievance on your behalf. This grievance addresses critical concerns regarding staffing levels, workload management, access to education/support, and on-call requirements. View the latest update

Ward 9A Oncology
Benchmarking Proposal Update – Member Feedback Needed

On Thursday 15 May 2025, the ANMF attended a meeting with Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) management to discuss the recent benchmarking proposal and to advocate on your behalf. At the meeting, it was recognised that the increasing complexity and high acuity of the patient cohort on Ward 9A continues to place significant pressure on staff. View the latest update

Emergency Department and Emergency Medicine Unit
Update on Benchmarking Proposal

Following your recent feedback in the ANMF survey, we write to update you on the latest developments regarding the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Emergency Department (ED) and Emergency Medicine Unit (EMU) benchmarking proposal. View the latest update

Ward 7A
Member Update from Meeting – Monday 19 May 2025

The ANMF met with members on Ward 7A to discuss the current benchmarking proposal and a range of other workplace concerns. Members were advised of a proposal to increase staffing by 1 additional nurse on the AM shift weekdays. Those in attendance were supportive, stating this change would significantly improve workloads. View the latest update

Ward K9E

The ANMF would like to thank all members who attended the recent meeting on Wednesday 21 May 2025 to discuss the benchmarking proposal and other ongoing issues on K9East. View the latest update

Ward 9A

Following strong member feedback to last week’s ANMF survey and in recognition of the highly specialised work conducted on Ward 9A, Tasmanian Health Service (THS) management has confirmed an increase proposal in permanent nursing staff above the original benchmarking proposal, this was received Thursday 22 May 2025. View the latest update

Updates are correct as of 28 May 2025.
Authorised by Phoebe Mansell, ANMF Acting Tasmanian Branch Secretary

ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT

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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