Public Sector Updates – North West

North West Regional Hospital (NWRH)

Paediatrics

The ANMF has formally written to management regarding concerns about Paediatric Ward staffing and benchmarking preliminary data at NWRH. View the latest update.

Mersey Community Hospital (MCH)

Emergency Department (ED)

The ANMF has received feedback from members in the MCH ED regarding proposed changes to night shift allocation. View the latest update.

Medical Ward

The ANMF has formally lodged a Step 1 Nursing Hours per Patient Day (NHpPD) Workload Grievance on behalf of members working on the Medical Ward at MCH, following a unanimous decision at a members’ meeting on Monday 23 February 2026. View the latest update.

Updates are correct as of 23 April 2026.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, 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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