Yolanda Zarins2019-08-22T14:24:31+10:00August 22nd, 2019|

22 August 2019 Eskleigh Homes The ANMF met with members at Eskleigh Homes on Thursday 8 August, to discuss concerns around the now added task for carers on the floor to manage on-call requirements for the out of hours period. The ANMF have corresponded with management about these concerns and have now received a response from the CEO. We are [...]

Yolanda Zarins2019-08-22T16:20:00+10:00August 22nd, 2019|

22 August 2019 The ANMF met with nursing members at the Deloraine District Hospital to discuss a proposed change to the enrolled nursing roster. Members have supplied a proposed alternative roster which is being considered by management. The ANMF have confirmed with management that discussion around individual circumstances with regards to the changed roster will continue over the next 2 [...]

Yolanda Zarins2019-08-22T14:15:37+10:00August 22nd, 2019|

22 August 2019 The ANMF have received a response from the employer in regards to the ANMF Log of Claims (LOC). A report back meeting was held with members on Wednesday 21 August. A further meeting is scheduled for today, 3pm Thursday 22 August at Aroma’s Cafe. The ANMF will seek member advice on the position to take forward through [...]

Yolanda Zarins2019-08-22T14:13:20+10:00August 22nd, 2019|

22 August 2019 The Joint Industrial Consultative Committee (JICC) last met on 8 August 2019. Members reported some teething problems. These are being addressed. Recruitment to nursing positions continues. The ANMF have suggested an open forum be held at the Mersey Community Hospital Rehabilitation Unit to provide an opportunity for feedback and to indicate whether the JICC should continue.   [...]

Yolanda Zarins2019-08-22T14:10:47+10:00August 22nd, 2019|

22 August 2019 The specialist panel met on Wednesday 7 August 2019. It was agreed that the Medical Ward will be staffed to a maximum of 30 beds. A memo has been circulated to that effect. The business case relating to additional ward aide hours is to be finalised and the vacant Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) hours are to [...]

Yolanda Zarins2019-08-22T14:04:23+10:00August 22nd, 2019|

22 August 2019 The ANMF met with members on 6 August to evaluate the effectiveness of solutions implemented by the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in addressing the Step 1 Grievance. Members acknowledged some progress. However, the progress has not fully resolved workload concerns. Members agreed to proceed to a Step 2 Grievance. A subsequent request was received from the Director [...]