Yolanda Zarins2019-08-22T14:29:27+10:00August 22nd, 2019|

22 August 2019 The ANMF attended the Statewide Mental Health Services Industrial meeting on 14 August 2019. This meeting is an avenue for us to raise concerns from members working in Mental Health Services (MHS). During this time, the ANMF also broadly discussed the workload concerns of members. The ANMF look forward to being consulted regarding the MHS Workload Modelling [...]

Yolanda Zarins2019-08-22T14:26:20+10:00August 22nd, 2019|

22 August 2019 The Royal Commission  into Aged Care Quality and Safety is coming to Hobart! The Hobart hearing will be held from 11-15 November 2019. During this time, the enquiry will look into the operations of selected approved providers that operate residential aged care facilities in the state as well as other areas in Australia. Prior to this visit, [...]

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.   [...]