Common use of In-Service Programs Clause in Contracts

In-Service Programs. (a) The Parties to this Collective Agreement recognize the value of continuing in-service education for all Employees and that the responsibility for such continuing education lies not only with the individual but also with the Employer. For the purpose of this Article, the term “in-service” includes: orientation, acquisition and maintenance of essential skills, and other programs, which may be offered by the Employer. (b) The Employer reserves the right to identify specific in-service sessions as being compulsory for Employees and those required to attend such sessions shall be paid at the applicable rate of pay for attendance, except for requirements set forth in any disciplinary expectations. (c) An Employee who is required by the Employer to attend education programs or staff meetings, shall be entitled to required course materials and registration fees. When required the Employer shall pay for transportation and subsistence in accordance with the Xxxxxx Heights Policy. 7.02 The following in-service programs shall be compulsory and shall be provided to Employees on an annual basis: (a) Emergency preparedness including fire, evacuation and disaster procedures; (b) Occupational health & safety matters and prevention of personal injury including musculoskeletal injury arising from repetitive movements or strains including proper lifting and prevention of back injuries; (c) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS); and other education programs, as deemed appropriate by the Employer for the purpose of maintaining competency. Specific in-service sessions shall be conducted during the paid working time of each employee (for example- not during paid rest periods) and the sessions shall not interfere with scheduled shift and the staffing for each schedule shift. 7.03 The Employer may make available other in-service education programs as deemed appropriate for the purpose of maintaining proficiency.

In-Service Programs. (a) The Parties to this Collective Agreement recognize the value of continuing in-service education for all Employees and that the responsibility for such continuing education lies not only with the individual but also with the Employer. For the purpose of this Article, the term “in-service” includes: orientation, acquisition and maintenance of essential skills, and other programs, which may be offered by the Employer. (b) The Employer reserves the right to identify specific in-service sessions as being compulsory for Employees and those required to attend such sessions shall be paid at the applicable rate of pay for attendance, except for requirements set forth in any disciplinary expectations. (c) An Employee who is required by the Employer to attend education programs or staff meetings, shall be entitled to required course materials and registration fees. When required the Employer shall pay for transportation and subsistence in accordance with the Xxxxxx Heights Policy. 7.02 The following in-service programs shall be compulsory and shall be provided to Employees on an annual basis: (a) Emergency preparedness including fire, evacuation and disaster procedures; (b) Occupational health & safety matters and prevention of personal injury including musculoskeletal injury arising from repetitive movements or strains including proper lifting and prevention of back injuries; (c) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS); and other education programs, as deemed appropriate by the Employer for the purpose of maintaining competency. Specific in-service sessions shall be conducted during the paid working time of each employee (for example- not during paid rest periods) and the sessions shall not interfere with scheduled shift and the staffing for each schedule shift. 7.03 The Employer may make available other in-service education programs as deemed appropriate for the purpose of maintaining proficiency, including topics on prevention of resident abuse, Protection for Persons in Care legislation and regulations, privacy and client confidentiality.

In-Service Programs. (a) 7.01 The Parties to this Collective Agreement recognize the value of continuing in-in- service education for all Employees in the nursing profession and that the responsibility for such continuing education lies not only with the individual but also with the Employer. For the purpose of this Article, the term “in-service” includes: orientation, acquisition and maintenance of essential skills, and other programs, which programs that may be offered by the Employer. (b) 7.02 The Employer reserves the right to identify specific in-service sessions as being compulsory for Employees and those required to attend such sessions shall be paid at the applicable rate of pay for attendance, except for requirements set forth in any disciplinary expectations. (c) An Employee who is required by the Employer to attend education programs or staff meetings, shall be entitled to required course materials and registration fees. When required the Employer shall pay for transportation and subsistence in accordance with the Xxxxxx Heights Policy. 7.02 The following in-service programs shall be compulsory and shall be provided to Employees on an annual basis: (ai) Emergency preparedness including fire, evacuation and disaster procedures; (bii) Occupational health & safety matters and prevention Prevention of personal injury including musculoskeletal injury arising from repetitive movements or strains including proper lifting and prevention of back injuries;; and (ciii) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS); and other education programs. 7.03 Employees who, with the prior approval of the Employer, attend in-service programs that are not identified as deemed appropriate compulsory by the Employer shall suffer no loss of regular earnings for attending such programs. 7.04 The Employer shall make available at least every two (2) years or more frequently as determined by the purpose of maintaining competency. Specific Employer an in-service sessions shall be conducted during on : (i) the paid working time prevention and management of each employee (for example- not during paid rest periods) staff abuse, consistent with the Employer’s Safe and the sessions shall not interfere with scheduled shift Respectful Environment policy, and the staffing for each schedule shift. 7.03 The Employer may make available other in-service education programs as deemed appropriate for the purpose of maintaining proficiency. (ii) management of aggressive behavior and/or non-crisis intervention where it is relevant to an Employee’s work environment and the unit they work on. 7.05 The Employer shall make available current nursing related journals in each Centre.

In-Service Programs. (a) The Parties to this Collective Agreement recognize the value of continuing in-service education for all Employees and that the responsibility for such continuing education lies not only with the individual but also with the Employer. For the purpose of this Article, the term “in-service” includes: orientation, acquisition and maintenance of essential skills, and other programs, which may be offered by the Employer. (b) The Employer reserves the right to identify specific in-service sessions as being compulsory for Employees and those required to attend such sessions shall be paid at the applicable rate of pay for attendance, except for requirements set forth in any disciplinary expectations. (c) An Employee who is required by the Employer to attend education programs or staff meetings, shall be entitled to required course materials and registration fees. When required the Employer shall pay for transportation and subsistence in accordance with the Xxxxxx Heights Policy. 7.02 The following in-service programs shall be compulsory and shall be provided to Employees on an annual basis: (a) Emergency preparedness including fire, evacuation and disaster procedures; (b) Occupational health & safety matters and prevention of personal injury including musculoskeletal injury arising from repetitive movements or strains including proper lifting and prevention of back injuries; (c) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS); and other education programs, as deemed appropriate by the Employer for the purpose of maintaining competency. Specific in-service inservice sessions shall be conducted during the paid working time of each employee (for example- not during paid rest periods) and the sessions shall not interfere with scheduled shift and the staffing for each schedule shift. 7.03 The Employer may make available other in-service education programs as deemed appropriate for the purpose of maintaining proficiency.