More Tasmanian health staff are receiving additional training to enhance emergency care in rural and regional areas, helping to improve outcomes for patients across the Tasmanian community.
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Response to proposed action by the ANMF
The Department of Health acknowledges the proposed action taken by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and reassures the Tasmanian community that they should continue to seek hospital-level care if they require it.
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Updated operating hours in Tasmanian Medicare Urgent Care Clinics from Monday
New operating hours will come into effect in three of Tasmania’s four Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCC) from Monday 5 August.
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Nursing and midwifery recruitment incentives launched
The Department of Health is seeking to attract more nurses and midwives to Tasmania's health system with the launch of a new package of recruitment incentives.
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Celebrating the contributions of Tasmania’s Indigenous community through culturally visible nursing scrubs
The Department of Health has unveiled new nursing and hospital uniforms designed by Tasmanian Aboriginal artist and proud Palawa woman, Takira Simon-Brown.
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Get to know our Refugee Health Services
Staff at the Launceston General Hospital and Royal Hobart Hospital play a role in the humanitarian settlement of new arrivals