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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