Public Sector Updates – South

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)

Orderly Escort Industrial Action Paused

The ANMF has heard the concerns raised by Mental Health nurses about the proposed industrial action involving orderlies refusing to attend to patient escorts when someone is on an order and require an escort around the hospital. and the potential impact on workplace safety. View the latest update 

Inpatient Services Unit

Members are advised that a Change Proposal has been issued regarding the work patterns of the two Team Leader positions within the Inpatient Services Unit (IPSU), Integrated Operations Centre (IOC). View the latest update 

Emergency Department (ED) and Emergency Medical Unit (EMU)

Thank you to all members who attended the meeting on Wednesday 21 October 2026, where the proposed Emergency Medical Unit (EMU) staffing changes were discussed at length. View the latest update 

Royal Hobart Hospital Stand with Emergency Department and Emergency Medical Unit

Emergency Department (ED) and EMU members took a 30-minute stop work action on Thursday 29 October 2026, in response to proposed cuts to frontline nursing staffing in the EMU. View the latest update 

Endoscopy Access Nurses

The ANMF has formally notified management of upcoming action by Endoscopy Access Nurses at RHH in response to ongoing workload concerns. View the latest update 

Royal Hobart Hospital and Repatriation Centre

Members at the RHH and Repatriation Centre (Repat) will be the first across the State to participate in our Statewide Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) Campaign, Community Rallies. RHH and Repat members will be stopping work for 45 minutes to March to Parliament House for the Community Rally. View the latest update 

Ward 7A

The ANMF has received correspondence from the Department of Health confirming an update on the proposed establishment of a dedicated Neurology and Stroke Ward on 7A. View the latest update 

Repatriation Centre Cark Parking

Following concerns raised by members, the ANMF met with nursing and allied health staff at the Repatriation Centre on Tuesday 27 October 2026 to discuss recent changes to on-site parking arrangements. View the latest update 

Updates are correct as of 4 November 2026.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary