Common use of Hospital Central Agreement March Clause in Contracts

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concerned. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements of the applicable legislation and the provisions of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to utilize in the of their duties, the Hospitalagrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Assurance Rewired the The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways practical ways and means of minimizing the minimizingthe adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concerned. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements of the applicable legislation and the provisions of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to utilize in the course of their duties, the Hospitalagrees Hospital agrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto provided to the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article NotwithstandingArticle upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Assurance Rewired the The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback requesting feedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the recognizethe importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a performance evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concerned. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements of the applicable legislation and the provisions of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to utilize in the course of their duties, the Hospitalagrees Hospital agrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto provided to the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Assurance Rewired the The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback requesting feedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback component of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a performance evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees Where a nurse makes prior arrangements for time off from a tour of duty, the nurse shall not be scheduled to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concernedwork another tour that day. Nurses who are subject members of committees pursuant to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements Regulation of the applicable legislation and the provisions Public HospitalsAct will suffer no loss of Article will earnings for time spent during regular working hours for attending committee meetings. Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to utilize in the a nurse attends a committee meeting outside of their dutiesregularly scheduled hours, the Hospitalagrees that necessary training she or he will be provided paid for all hours spent in attendance at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto the nurse meetings at her or his requestregular straight time hourly rate. A request by For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse for a copy of other documents in is entitled to be represented by her or his file union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will not be unreasonably deniedalso notify the local Association. Notwithstanding Article upon review The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the filepurpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, should the and it is understoodthat a nurse believe that any counselling letter is has no longer applicable, grievance until she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to first given her or his attention in a timely mannerimmediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will Such complaint shall be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Assurance Rewired the The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback from of discussed with her or his choice, for immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the sole purpose of meeting circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the requirements attention of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontarionurse. The parties recognize the importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback of the Quality Assurance ProgramThis discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. For further clarityIf there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not it shall then be used taken up as a evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.grievance within nine

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concerned. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements of the applicable legislation and the provisions of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to utilize in the of their duties, the Hospitalagrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article NotwithstandingArticle upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that providedthat such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Assurance Rewired the The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the recognizethe importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback component of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a evaluation performanceevaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concerned. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements of the applicable legislation and the provisions of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to utilize in the course of their duties, the Hospitalagrees Hospital agrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will evaluationwill be providedto provided to the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article NotwithstandingArticle upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Assurance Rewired the The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback requesting feedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback component of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a performance evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concerned. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements of the applicable legislation and the provisions of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to utilize in the of their duties, the Hospitalagrees Hospital agrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article NotwithstandingArticle upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Assurance Rewired Required the College of Nurses of Ontario The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback component of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a performance evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concerned. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements of the applicable legislation and the provisions of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to utilize requiredto in the course of their duties, the Hospitalagrees Hospital agrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto provided to the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article NotwithstandingArticle upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Assurance Rewired Required the College of Nurses of Ontario The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback requesting feedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the importance of supporting ofsupporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a performance evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concerned. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements of the applicable legislation and the provisions of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to utilize in the course of their duties, the Hospitalagrees Hospital agrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto provided to the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Quality Assurance Rewired Program the The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback component of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a performance evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Newly hired nurses shall be considered to be on probation for a period of seventy (70) tours worked from date of last hire (525 hours of work for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day). If retained after the probationary period, the full-time nurse shall be credited with seniority from date of last hire and the part-time nurse shall be credited with seniority for the seventy (70) tours (525 hours) worked. With the written consent of the Hospital, the probationary nurse and the Bargaining Unit President of the Local Association or designate, such probationary period may be extended. Where the Hospital requests an extension of the probationary period, it will provide notice to the Association at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the expected date of expiration of the initial probationary period. It is understood and agreed that any extension to the probationary period will not exceed an additional sixty (60) tours (450 hours) worked and, where requested, the Hospital will advise the nurse and the Association of the basis of such extension with recommendationsfor the nurse’s professional development. The parties recognize that ongoing feedback about the nurse’s progress is important to the probationary nurse. A nurse who transfers from casual or regular part-time to full-time status shall not be required to serve a probationary period where such nurse has previously completed one since her or his date of last hire. Where no such probationary period has been served, the number of tours worked (hours worked for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) during the nine months immediately preceding the transfer shall be credited towards the probationary period. A nurse who transfers from casual part-time or full-time to regular part-time status shall not be requiredto serve a probationary period where such nurse has previously completed one since her or his date of last hire. Where no such probationary period has been served, the number of tours worked (hours worked for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) during the nine (9) months immediately preceding the transfer shall be credited towards the probationary period. A seniority list shall be established for all full-time nurses covered by this Agreement who have completed their probationary period. For information purposes only, the names of all full-time probationary nurses shall be included in the seniority list. Seniority on such lists will be expressed in terms of a date. A seniority list shall be established for all regular part-time nurses covered by this Agreement who have completed their probationary period. For information purposes only, the names of all regular part-time probationary nurses shall be included in the seniority list. Seniority on such lists will be expressed in terms of total hours worked. A seniority list shall be maintained for casual part-time nurses for the purposes of Article only. Seniority on such lists will be expressed in terms of total hours worked, and shall be established on the following basis: At hospitals where casual nurses had seniority under the provisions of a Collective Agreement prior to October such seniority shall continue with accumulation of hours worked since October At hospitals where there was no such seniority, the seniority list in shall show accumulation of hours worked since October Articles and apply to nurses only. Subsequently certified Hospitals shall establish dates for the of the accumulation of seniority by local negotiations in accordance with the terms of the Memorandum of Conditions for Joint Bargaining. A copy of the current seniority list will be filed with the Bargaining Unit President of the Local Association, or designate, on request but not more frequently than once every six (6) months at a time to be mutually determined. A copy of the seniority list shall also be posted at the same time. Where available, Hospitals will include the nurses' work unit on the seniority list.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways practical and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concerned. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements of the applicable legislation and the provisions of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to utilize in the course of their duties, the Hospitalagrees Hospital agrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto provided to the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article NotwithstandingArticle upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Assurance Rewired the The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback requesting feedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback component of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a performance evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his \ - regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concerned. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements of the applicable legislation and the provisions of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to requiredto utilize in the course of their duties, the Hospitalagrees Hospital agrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto provided to the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article NotwithstandingArticle upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Assurance Rewired the The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback requesting feedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback component of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a performance evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees Where a nurse makes prior arrangements for time off from a tour of duty, the nurse shall not be scheduled to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concernedwork another tour that day. Nurses who are subject members of committees pursuant to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements Regulation of the applicable legislation and the provisions Public Hospitals Act will suffer no loss of Article will earnings for time spent during regular working hours for attending committee meetings. Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to utilize in the a nurse attends a committee meeting outside of their dutiesregularly scheduled hours, the Hospitalagrees that necessary training she or he will be provided paid for all hours spent in attendance at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto the nurse meetings at her or his requestregular straight time hourly rate. A request by For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse for a copy of other documents in is entitled to be represented by her or his file union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will not be unreasonably deniedalso notify the local Association. Notwithstanding Article upon review The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the filepurpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, should the and it is understood that a nurse believe that any counselling letter is has no longer applicable, grievance until she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to first given her or his attention in a timely mannerimmediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will Such complaint shall be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Assurance Rewired the The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback from of discussed with her or his choice, for immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the sole purpose of meeting circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the requirements attention of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontarionurse. The parties recognize the importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback of the Quality Assurance ProgramThis discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. For further clarityIf there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not it shall then be used taken up as a evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.grievance within nine

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: nurse xxx submit a written grievance, through the Union, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss with the Association grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the effect of such technological changes day on which the employment status of grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the nurses and decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to consider practicalways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concernedHospital Administrator or designate. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change A meeting will then be given notice of such layoff at held between the earliest reasonable time Hospital Administrator or designate and in keeping with the requirements Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the applicable legislation and submission of the provisions grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to utilize in the of their duties, the Hospitalagrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his fileparties. It is understood and agreed that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall Administrator or designate may have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, such counsel and assistance as she or he may request that desire at such documentation meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be removeddelivered in writing to the Labour Relations Officer and the local Union representative within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. Such request A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance Hospital Central Agreement -March have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought subject to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following grievance procedure unless the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Assurance Rewired the The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the probationary nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.released for:

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concerned. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements of the applicable legislation and the provisions of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to requiredto utilize in the course of their duties, the Hospitalagrees Hospital agrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the of Nurses of Ontario Assurance Rewired the The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback requesting feedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the recognizethe importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a performance evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concerned. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements of the applicable legislation and the provisions of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to requiredto utilize in the course of their duties, the Hospitalagrees Hospital agrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that providedthat such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Assurance Rewired Required the College of Nurses of Ontario The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to expectedto obtain by requestingfeedback requesting feedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a performance evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concerned. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements of the applicable legislation and the provisions of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to utilize in the course of their duties, the Hospitalagrees Hospital agrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the the. presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto provided to the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article NotwithstandingArticle upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Assurance Rewired the College of Nurses of Ontario The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback requesting feedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback component of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a performance evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario, Newly hired nurses shall be considered to be on probation for a period of seventy (70) tours worked from date of last hire (525 hours of work for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day). If retained after the probationary period, the full-time nurse shall be credited with seniority from date of last hire and the part-time nurse shall be credited with seniority for the seventy (70) tours (525 hours) worked. With the written consent of the Hospital, the probationary nurse and the Bargaining Unit President of the Local Association or designate, such probationary period may be extended. Where the Hospital requests an extension of the probationary period, it will provide notice to the Association at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the expected date of expiration of the initial probationary period. It is understood and agreed that any extension to the probationary period will not exceed an additional sixty (60)tours (450 hours) worked and, where requested, the Hospital will advise the nurse and the Association of the basis of such extension with recommendations for the nurse’s professional development. The parties recognize that ongoing feedback about the nurse’s progress is important to the probationary nurse. A nurse who transfers from casual or regular part-time to full-time status shall not be required to serve a probationary period where such nurse has previously completed one since her or his date of last hire. Where no such probationary period has been served, the number of tours worked (hours worked for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) during the nine months immediately preceding the transfer shall be credited towards the probationary period. A nurse who transfers from casual part-time or full-time to regular part-time status shall not be requiredto a probationary period where such nurse has previously completed one since her or his date of last hire. Where no such probationary period has been served, the number of tours worked (hours worked for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) during the nine (9) months immediately preceding the transfer shall be credited towards the probationary period.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The Hospital agrees to discuss with the Association the effect of such technological changes on the employment status of the nurses and to consider practicalways practical ways and means of minimizing the minimizingthe adverse effect, if any, on the nurses concerned. Nurses who are subject to layoff due to technological change will then be given notice of such layoff at the earliest reasonable time and in keeping with the requirements of the applicable legislation and the provisions of Article will Where computers and/or new computer technology (e.g. computer charting) are introduced into the workplace that nurses are required to utilize in the course of their duties, the Hospitalagrees Hospital agrees that necessary training will be provided at no cost to the nurses involved. A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse's file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her or his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her or his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Hospital against the nurse. Each nurse shall have reasonable access to all her or his files for the purpose of reviewing their contents in the presence of her or his supervisor. A copy of the evaluation will be providedto provided to the nurse at her or his request. A request by a nurse for a copy of other documents in her or his file will not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding Article upon review of the file, should the nurse believe that any counselling letter is no longer applicable, she or he may request that such documentation be removed. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No document shall be used against a nurse where it has not been brought to her or his attention in a timely manner. Any letter of reprimand, suspension or other sanction will be removed from the record of a nurse eighteen (18) months following the receipt of such letter, suspension or other sanction provided that such nurse's record has been discipline free for one year. The Peer Feedback Process of the Quality Assurance Rewired the College of Nurses of Ontario The above referenced Peer Feedback is confidential information which the nurse is expected to obtain by requestingfeedback requesting feedback from of her or his choice, for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The parties recognize the importance of supporting the confidential nature of the Peer Feedback component of the Quality Assurance Program. For further clarity, the above referenced Peer Feedback will not be used as a performance evaluation under Article Hospital Central Agreement March A nurse shall be entitled to entitledto leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing exams arising out of the Quality Assurance Program required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.