Tag: Royal Hobart Hospital
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Royal Hobart Hospital offers double pay for gender surgery while emergency staff get less
An article by The Australian’s senior reporter Rachel Baxendale, published on 25 October 2026, reveals that Royal Hobart Hospital is offering nurses double-time pay to staff Saturday operating lists for gender-related elective surgeries, while nurses working Saturday shifts on emergency cases receive time-and-a-half. The arrangements follow the closure of Hobart Private Hospital’s surgical services after…
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Leaked email reveals gender-affirming surgeries given priority over essential surgeries – Health Minister Archer must investigate
A leaked Department of Health email has revealed that non-essential gender-affirming surgeries are being given priority over essential or emergency surgeries on Saturdays under the Emergency Theatre Booking System at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Spokesperson Dr Elizabeth Caballero said: “Women Speak Tasmania is calling on Health Minister Bridget Archer to urgently investigate the matters contained…