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Launceston General Hospital Wombat Wards Seclusion Practice Concerns Silenced by Management
Launceston General Hospital Wombat Wards Seclusion Practice Concerns Silenced by Management The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Tasmanian Branch is dismayed by the response ANMF members working at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) have received when raising child safeguarding issues related to the care of those patients with mental health concerns. ‘ANMF members have been raising concerns [...]
Government Wage Theft and Staffing Cuts Crisis for Nurses and Midwives amid Vacancy Control Measures
Government Wage Theft and Staffing Cuts Crisis for Nurses and Midwives amid Vacancy Control Measures The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Tasmanian Branch have commenced consultation with nurses and midwives on industrial action on account of ongoing wage theft and unsafe staffing, along with the announcement of the vacancy control committee. ANMF members have been grappling with [...]
Public Sector Updates – South
Public Sector Updates - South Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Emergency Department (ED) The ANMF will be returning soon to hold a member meeting to further consult with everyone regarding recent changes in the department. Keep an eye out for a text and meeting flyer. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) The ANMF met with members on Thursday 6 June to [...]
Aged Care Updates – Statewide
Aged Care Updates - Statewide Statewide Aged Care Nurses Wage increase We are thrilled to announce that the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has reconsidered its decision to delay the wage increases for aged care nurses. Initially, the decision was postponed for at least another six months pending a subsequent Work Value Case. However, thanks to the ANMF's compelling [...]
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. Regis Aged Care The Regis Aged Care Enterprise Agreement was made with a majority members who cast a valid vote, voted up the agreement. The employer [...]
Public Sector Updates – North
Public Sector Updates - North Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Clarification on N95 Mask Protocols On Saturday 1 June 2024, the ANMF was contacted by nursing and midwifery staff at the LGH regarding a directive to re-enter N95 mask protocols. View the latest update. Updates are correct as of 12 June 2024. Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF [...]
Media Releases
ANMF Media Release: COVID-19 Health System Preparedness
Calls for More Staff Amid Concerns Over COVID-19 Health System Preparedness 7 December 2021 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) today welcomed the wide-scale preparation [...]
ANMF Media Release: Southern Cross Care Tasmania Still Doesn’t Care for Residents and Staff
Southern Cross Care Tasmania Still Doesn’t Care for Residents and Staff 25 November 2021 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Tasmanian Branch today stated its serious and [...]
Media Release: Mental Health Nurses at Risk of Poor Mental Health
Mental Health Nurses at Risk of Poor Mental Health 19 November 2021 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) is incredibly disappointed but not surprised by [...]