Public Sector Updates – South

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)

Aged Services Team Proposed Changes

Thank you to all who attended the Aged Services Team (AST) member meeting on Tuesday 27 May 2025. Your continued engagement and advocacy are vital in ensuring your voices are heard and your service is adequately resourced. View the latest update.

Medical Imaging (Radiology)

Thank you to everyone who has continued to engage and raise concerns regarding the ongoing issues within the Medical Imaging department at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). View the latest update.

Education Re-structure

We would like to provide members the following update regarding the proposed THS – South Education Re-Structure, which impacts education roles at the RHH. View the latest update.

Linen Shortage

The ANMF wishes to thank all members who have taken the time to complete the linen survey and share detailed, real-world examples of how the ongoing linen shortages are affecting your ability to provide safe and appropriate patient care. View the latest update.

Ward 7A

The ANMF has received an updated benchmarking proposal for Ward 7A, following member feedback and ongoing consultation with the THS. View the latest update.

Royal Hobart Hospital Workplace Delegates

Thank you to our amazing RHH Delegates!

A big thank you to all who attended the Back-to-Basics Delegate Training on Tuesday 3 June 2025 — it was a highly engaging and productive day. We explored the vital role of the ANMF delegate, discussed what an organised workplace looks like, and delved into recruitment strategies, mapping, and how to create an effective workplace plan. View the latest update.

Updates are correct as of 12 June 2025.
Authorised by Phoebe Mansell, ANMF Tasmanian Acting 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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