Common use of Filling of Positions Clause in Contracts

Filling of Positions. In filling the positions covered by this Agreement, presently employed nurses shall be given first consideration on the basis of length of service as a registered nurse, provided that the skill, ability, experience, competence and qualifications of the applicants are not overriding factors. Subject to the foregoing proviso, if two individuals have identical seniority, the tie will be broken based on total bargaining unit life hours. The Employer shall make every effort to facilitate the movement of nurses to their desired shifts. In no event shall a nurse be held back from transfer to a new position for more than ninety (90) days, unless an extension is made by mutual agreement with the nurse involved. The Employer, following a decision to fill a position covered by this Agreement, will provide a written or electronic response to each applicant for the position.

Filling of Positions. In filling the positions covered by this Agreement, presently employed nurses shall be given first consideration on the basis of length of service seniority as a registered nurse, provided that the skill, ability, experience, competence and qualifications of the applicants are not overriding factors. Subject to the foregoing proviso, if two individuals have identical seniority, the tie will be broken based on total bargaining unit life hours. The Employer shall make every effort to facilitate the movement of nurses to their desired shifts. In no event shall a nurse be held back from transfer to a new position for more than ninety (90) days, unless an extension is made by mutual agreement with the nurse involved. The Employer, following a decision to fill a position covered by this Agreement, will provide a written or electronic response to each applicant for the position.