Public Sector Updates – North West

North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) Emergency Department (ED)

The ANMF advises members that we will now progress the NWRH ED Step 2 Grievance to the Tasmanian Industrial Commission (TIC). View the latest update

Mersey Community Hospital (MCH)

Medical Day Procedures Unit

The ANMF recently met with members working in the Medical Day Procedures Unit (MDPU) at Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) to discuss ongoing concerns regarding workload, recruitment delays, and lack of leadership stability in the unit. View the latest update

DSU & Theatre

The ANMF has met with members at MCH Perioperative Theatre (OT) and Day Surgery Unit (DSU) who continue to express concerns regarding short staffing and skill mix. View the latest update

Updates are correct as of 26 June 2025.
Authorised by Phoebe Mansell, Acting ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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