CHANGE OF FUNCTION OF NURSING UNIT. 901 Should the Employer find it necessary in the interest of patient care, reduction of costs, or increased efficiency, to change the general overall function of a nursing unit, the Employer shall provide written notice to the nurses and the Union at least ninety (90) days in advance of the change of function. The Employer and the Union shall enter into discussion within fourteen (14) calendar days of notice being given for the purpose of effecting reasonable provisions to protect the interest of nurse(s) so affected.
CHANGE OF FUNCTION OF NURSING UNIT. 901 Should the Employer find it necessary in the interest of patient/client care, reduction of costs, or increased efficiency, to change the general overall function of a nursing unit/Community Health Program (
CHANGE OF FUNCTION OF NURSING UNIT. Any issues that arise out of the change of Function of a nursing unit shall include discussions with the Union prior to the implementation of such changes.
CHANGE OF FUNCTION OF NURSING UNIT. 901 Should the Employer find it necessary in the interest of patient/client care, reduction of costs, or increased efficiency, to change the general overall function of a nursing unit/Community Health Program (Community Health Program n/a @ non- transferred facilities), the Employer shall provide written notice to the nurses and the Union at least ninety (90) days in advance of the change of function. The Employer and the Union shall enter into discussion within fourteen (14) calendar days of notice being given for the purpose of affecting reasonable provisions to protect the interests of the nurse(s) so affected.
CHANGE OF FUNCTION OF NURSING UNIT. Should the find it necessary in the interest of patient care, reduction of costs, or increased efficiency, to change the general overall function of a nursing unit, the Employer shall provide written notice to the nurses and the Union at least ninety days in advance of the change of function. The Employer and the Union shall enter into discussion within fourteen calendar days of being given for the purpose of effecting reasonable provisions to protect the interest of nurse(s) so affected. ARTICLE IO -- EMERGENCY, DISASTER, FIRE PLANS Emergency In any emergency or disaster, nurses are required to perform duties as assigned notwithstanding any contrary provision in this Agreement. For purposes of this Article, emergencies will be those situations which directly affect the safety or well-being of patients in the Facility. In the event of the declaration of an emergency, written confirmation of same will be given to the President of the Local by the Administrator. Compensation for unusual working conditions related to such emergency will be determined by later discussion, between the Employer and the Union, and/or by means of the grievance procedure if necessary, except that the provisions of Article shall apply to overtime hours worked. This clause is subject to the Labour Relations Act of Manitoba. Drills Facility disaster, emergency or fire plans brought into effect by drill shall override the provisions of this Agreement provided always that where overtime is worked by reason of a disaster or fire drill, pay, or by mutual agreement equivalent time off will be granted. The importance of regular disaster plan exercises and fire drills is mutually acknowledged by the Employer and the Union and, to this end, the participation of all nurses is encouraged. Fire drills and equipment testing shall be held in accordance with the Manitoba Fire Code, and a review of written disaster plan exercises will be conducted at least once annually. The Facility will ensure that the telephone fan-out system will be maintained on a perpetual basis. Each newly hired nurse shall receive the appropriate information relative to the Facility’s emergency, disaster, and fire plans during orientation to the Facility. An inservice session related to evacuation procedures will be conducted at least once annually.
CHANGE OF FUNCTION OF NURSING UNIT. 901 In the event that the Employer transfers the delivery of Home Care services to another employer, the Employer shall notify the Union in writing at least one hundred and twenty (120) days in advance of any transfer of services. The notification to the Union shall identify which services are being transferred, the name of the employer to which the services are being transferred and the names of the nurses within the bargaining unit affected by the transfer of services. At the request of either party, the parties shall meet to discuss the impact of the transfer.
