Public Sector Updates – South

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)

Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care

The ANMF attended the Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (NPICU) benchmarking on Monday 6 July 2026. As there is currently no statewide neonatal or paediatric-specific benchmarking methodology, benchmarking is calculated using the Nursing Hours per Patient Day (NHpPD) methodology, relevant eTools and the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) Workforce Standards. View the latest update

Department of Medical Imaging

The ANMF has recently been contacted by management seeking further member consultation regarding the proposed extension of operational hours within the Department of Medical Imaging (DMI). View the latest update

Updates are correct as of 17 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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