Public Sector Updates – North West

Mersey Community Hospital (MCH)

Emergency Department (ED)

A review of patient data and workload in MCH ED has shown that some shift times do not align with the workload. As a result, it is proposed that roster shift times be altered. The shifts to be altered are KE to move to K7 and K8 to 0730hrs. View the latest update

Updates are correct as of 1 July 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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