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Public Sector Updates – North West
Public Sector Updates - North West Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) Emergency Department (ED) The ANMF met with members at the MCH ED and THS management to discuss progress of the “matrix” document that is designed to support clinical decision making with regards to safe staffing. Over the coming weeks feedback is being sought as the document is trialled. [...]
Public Sector Updates – North
Public Sector Updates - North Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) On Friday 7 July 2023, the ANMF met with members in the ICU to discuss workload issues. Members reported persistent requirements to work overtime and double shifts to cover baseline rosters, difficulties with diluted skill mix, limited time to complete mandatory training and delayed access [...]
Public Sector Updates – Statewide
Public Sector Updates - Statewide Statewide Emergency Departments The ANMF, on behalf of members, attended the Hospital Security Reference Group. The ANMF will continue to provide updates from these meetings and encourage all members to provide any safety concerns in writing to either the ANMF via email at membersupport@anmftas.org.au , or the Department of Health via email at [...]
Private Sector Updates – Statewide
Private Sector Updates - Statewide North Calvary Healthcare Workloads (North) ANMF Northern Organiser, Nicki Hood held member meetings at St Vincent’s and St Luke’s hospitals on Thursday 20 July 2023. Visits to both campuses identified that experienced nurses are leaving due to ongoing workload pressures. Staff are concerned that Calvary is not meeting (in theatre areas) the Australian [...]
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. Calvary Health Care TasmaniaAn EA meeting was held on 11 July 2023, the employer has not increased its wage offer or addressed member concerns about workloads. See [...]
Aged Care Updates – Statewide
Aged Care Updates - Statewide Statewide Regis Unfortunately, no further progress has been made with EA discussions with Regis. Respect The ANMF is meeting with members to endorse the log of claims for a replacement EAt. North West The ANMF attended a bargaining meeting for the nurses EA on Tuesday 4 July 2023. The ANMF will meet with [...]
Media Releases
Media Release: Shadow Federal Health Minister Mark Butler visits Launceston today
Shadow Federal Health Minister Mark Butler visits Launceston today 30 September 2021 WHEN: September 30, 2021, TODAY at 1.45pm WHERE: Outside the Launceston General Hospital WHO: Tasmanian Branch [...]
Media Release: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate – Vaccinate or Terminate
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate – Vaccinate or Terminate 24 September 2021 Doorstop: Today – Friday 24 September 2:00pm ANMF Office Launceston – 19 Brisbane Street Emily Shepherd - The [...]
Media Release: Budget Must Deliver for Nurses and Midwives
Budget Must Deliver for Nurses and Midwives 23 August 2021 The Australia Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Tasmanian Branch has called on the Tasmanian Government to invest in [...]