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World Hepatitis Day 2021
World Hepatitis Day 2021 July 28 is World Hepatitis Day - let’s take a look at the virus which impacts thousands of Tasmanian lives. Hepatitis is a blood-borne virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It can remain dormant for decades before causing severe liver disease, cirrhosis and even cancer. There is an estimated 340,000 people [...]
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs Tasmanians are encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but with hesitancy filling the news headlines every day, how do you know what to believe? It’s normal and ok to have questions – after all, this is a new vaccine program and although the world has seen an [...]
Enterprise Agreement Updates: Private & Aged Care Sectors
EA Updates We are frequently updating information regarding enterprise agreements from private and aged care sites across Tasmania so our members can stay informed. Masonic The employer cancelled the meeting scheduled for 20 July 2021. The ANMF has asked the employer to reschedule the meeting urgently. May Shaw Nurses The [...]
Aged Care Updates – Statewide
Aged Care Updates – Statewide Japara Sandhill The ANMF met with members at Japara Sandhill. Multiple issues were raised in this meeting. The ANMF is now drafting correspondence to Japara to progress the concerns. Masonic Care Tasmania The ANMF met with members at both Peace Haven and Fred French to discuss workload concerns. The ANMF is directing these [...]
Private Sector Updates – Statewide
Private Sector Updates – Statewide HealtheCare North West Private Hospital On 16 July the ANMF received a response from management regarding the workload concerns raised on 23 June. The ANMF will schedule a meeting with members to discuss the response and seek further direction. Click here for the latest update. Healthscope The ANMF survey has closed. Thank you [...]
Public Sector Updates: North West
Public Sector Updates - North West North West Regional Hospital Operating Theatres The ANMF has received a response to the Step 1 workload Grievance in the Operating Suite. The ANMF awaits confirmation of a meeting date where proposed solutions to the grievance, along with staffing models inclusive of benchmarking will be presented. Click here to view the latest [...]
Media Releases
Media Release: Mandatory Vaccination of Aged Care Workers
Mandatory Vaccination of Aged Care Workers 30 June 2021 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) support COVID-19 vaccination to save lives and assist in the [...]
ANMF Media Release: Transition to Practice Program
ANMF Media Release: Transition to Practice Program 28 June 2021 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) will tomorrow launch its Transition to Practice (TTP) video [...]
ANMF Media Release: Southern Cross Care Tasmania Don’t Care About Staffing Concerns
Southern Cross Care Tasmania Don’t Care About Staffing Concerns 23 June 2021 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) and members are incredibly disappointed by the [...]