Common use of Leave Plan Clause in Contracts

Leave Plan. Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave pro- gram, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and condi- tions: The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four years’ salary over a five year period, in accordance with Part of the Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one year leave of absence following the four years of salary deferral. The nurse must make written application to the Director of Nursing at least six months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Association and the Hospital. Written applications will be reviewed by the Director of Nursing or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four years of salary deferral, of the nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary, is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three months notice is given to the Director of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. A nurse who is seconded from the Hospital to a bipartite or tripartite commit- tee/position involving the Health Sector or the Broader Public Sector shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to five years. Notwithstanding Article there shall be no loss of seniority or service during such leave. Subject to the agreement of the agency to which the nurse is seconded, the nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the hospital and the hospital shall be reimbursed for the full cost of salary and applicable benefits by the agency to which the nurse is seconded. The nurse agrees to notify the Hospital of her or his intention to return to work at least two weeks prior to the date of such return. NOTE (Note 1 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for paternity leave shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements. NOTE (Note 2 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for time off to study for College of Nurses examinations, to write registration examinations or exami- nations for courses of study related to employment shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements.

Leave Plan. Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave pro- gramprogram, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and condi- tionsconditions: The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four years’ (4) year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Tax Regulations, Section to enable them enablethem to take a one year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The nurse must make written application to the Director of Nursing at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., ; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August August31 the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Association and the Hospital. Written applications will be reviewed by the Director of Nursing or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for Applicationsfor leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the nurse’s 's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary, salary is held shall be at beat the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued plusaccrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse bepaidtothenurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years of salary deferral. wholeduring During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for premiumsfor any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three months notice is given to the Director of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued plusaccrued interest, if anyifany, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse’s 's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse’s 's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if anyifany, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of timepaidoutto herwithinareasonable periodoftime. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position reinstatedto herformerposition has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to authorize the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s 's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. A nurse who is seconded from the Hospital to a bipartite or tripartite commit- tee/position involving the Health Sector or the Broader Public Sector shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to five years. Notwithstanding Article there shall be no loss of seniority or service during such leave. Subject to the agreement of the agency to which the nurse is seconded, the nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the hospital and the hospital shall be reimbursed for the full cost of salary and applicable benefits by the agency to which the nurse is seconded. The nurse agrees to notify the Hospital of her or his intention to return to work at least two weeks prior to the date of such return. NOTE (Note 1 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for paternity leave shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements. NOTE (Note 2 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for time off to study for College of Nurses examinations, to write registration examinations or exami- nations for courses of study related to employment shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements.:

Leave Plan. Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave pro- gram, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and condi- tionsconditions: The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four years’ period, year's salary over a five year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one year leave of absence following the four years of salary deferral. The nurse must make written application to the Director of Nursing at least six months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Association and the Hospital. , Written applications will be reviewed by the Director of Nursing or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four years of salary deferral, of the nurse’s 's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary, salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years tars of salary deferral. During , the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three months notice is given to the Director of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, . will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse’s estate. e to the The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far fat in advance as ⚫ practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a unabl suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option 0 of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the x x leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred plan salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position r e i n s t a t e d unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall she be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to a a the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the to t e Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s 's pay. Such agreement ⚫ will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the nurse in the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. , The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. A nurse who is seconded from the Hospital to a bipartite or tripartite commit- tee/position involving the Health Sector or the Broader Public Sector shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to five years. Notwithstanding Article there shall be no loss of seniority or service during such leave. Subject to the agreement of the agency to which the nurse is seconded, the nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the hospital and the hospital shall be reimbursed for the full cost of salary and applicable benefits by the agency to which the nurse is seconded. The nurse agrees to notify the Hospital of her or his intention to return to work at least two weeks prior to the date of such return. NOTE (Note 1 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for paternity leave shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements. NOTE (Note 2 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for time off to study for College of Nurses examinations, to write registration examinations or exami- nations for courses of study related to employment shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements.

Leave Plan. Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave pro- gramprogram, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and condi- tionsconditions: The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four years’ (4) year's salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The nurse must make written application to the Director of Nursing at least six (6) months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., ; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such August31 thefollowing yearorsuch other twelve 2) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, ,the local Association and the Hospital. Written applications will be reviewed by the Director of Nursing or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will educationwill be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will purposeswill be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the nurse’s 's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to accessibleto her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary, salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years of (4) salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the forthe full payment of premiums for premiumsfor any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three months notice is given to the Director of Directorof Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued plusaccrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse’s 's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse’s 's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to endeavourto find a temporary replacement for the forthe nurse as far in advance as inadvanceas practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. A nurse who is seconded from the Hospital to a bipartite or tripartite commit- tee/position involving the Health Sector or the Broader Public Sector shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to five years. Notwithstanding Article there shall be no loss of seniority or service during such leave. Subject to the agreement of the agency to which the nurse is seconded, the nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the hospital and the hospital shall be reimbursed for the full cost of salary and applicable benefits by the agency to which the nurse is seconded. The nurse agrees to notify the Hospital of her or his intention to return to work at least two weeks prior to the date of such return. NOTE (Note 1 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for paternity leave shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements. NOTE (Note 2 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for time off to study for College of Nurses examinations, to write registration examinations or exami- nations for courses of study related to employment shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements.paidoutto herwithinareasonable period

Leave Plan. Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a prepaid leave pro- gramprogram, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and condi- tionsconditions: The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four years’ salary over a five year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one year leave of absence following the four years of salary deferral. The nurse must make written application to the Director of Chief Nursing Officer or Supervisor at least six months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Association and the Hospital. Written applications will be reviewed by the Director of Chief Nursing Officer, Supervisor or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four years of salary deferral, of the nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary, salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. Full-time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three months notice is given to the Director of NursingChief Nursing Officer or Supervisor. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the pm-paid leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the prepaid leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. A nurse who is seconded from the Hospital to a bipartite or tripartite commit- teecommittee/position involving the Health Sector or the Broader Public Sector shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to five years. Notwithstanding Article there shall be no loss of seniority or service during such leave. Subject to the agreement of the agency to which the nurse is seconded, the nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the hospital and the hospital shall be reimbursed for the full cost of salary and applicable benefits by the agency to which the nurse is seconded. The nurse agrees to notify the Hospital of her or his intention to return to work at least two weeks prior to the date of such return. The Hospital shall seek the Union’s agreement to establish arrangements. Such agreement shall not be unreasonably denied. The terms and conditions will be established by agreement of the parties. A nurse who is seconded to another Hospital, for a period not greater than one year, shall not suffer any loss of seniority, service or benefits for the duration of the Notwithstanding Article , the parties also agree that a hospital may allow a nurse from another hospital to be seconded to the hospital for a period not greater than one year. It is understood that this nurse remains the employee of the sending hospital and is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of that hospital. If the seconded nurse is not covered by an collective agreement, the Hospital will ensure that the Union receives the equivalent of the dues remittance for all such workers. NOTE (Note 1 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for paternity leave shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements. NOTE (Note 2 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for time off to study for College of Nurses examinations, to write registration examinations or exami- nations examinations for courses of study related to employment shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements.

Leave Plan. Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave pro- gram, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and condi- tionsconditions: The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four years’ period, year's salary over a five year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one year leave of absence following the four years of salary deferral. The nurse must make written application to the Director of Nursing at least six months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Association and the Hospital. , Written applications will be reviewed by the Director of Nursing or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four years of salary deferral, of the nurse’s 's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary, salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years tars of salary deferral. During , the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three months notice is given to the Director of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, . will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse’s estate. e to the The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far fat in advance as • practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a unabl suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option 0 of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the t e leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred plan salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position r e i n s t a t e d unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall she be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to a a the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the to t e Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s 's pay. Such agreement • will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the nurse in the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. , The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. A nurse who is seconded from the Hospital to a bipartite or tripartite commit- tee/position involving the Health Sector or the Broader Public Sector shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to five years. Notwithstanding Article there shall be no loss of seniority or service during such leave. Subject to the agreement of the agency to which the nurse is seconded, the nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the hospital and the hospital shall be reimbursed for the full cost of salary and applicable benefits by the agency to which the nurse is seconded. The nurse agrees to notify the Hospital of her or his intention to return to work at least two weeks prior to the date of such return. NOTE (Note 1 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for paternity leave shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements. NOTE (Note 2 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for time off to study for College of Nurses examinations, to write registration examinations or exami- nations for courses of study related to employment shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements.

Leave Plan. Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave pro- gramprogram, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and condi- tionsconditions: The plan is (available to nurses wishing to spread four years’ year's salary over a five year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one year leave of absence following the four years of salary deferral. The nurse must make written application to the Director of Nursing at least six months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. ; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Association and the Hospital. Written applications will be reviewed by the Director of Nursing or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing . education will be given priority. Applications for leaves required for other purposes will given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. . The nurse must make written application to the Director of Nursing at six months prior to the intended date of the program (i.e.; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of nurses that be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following or such other twelve month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Association and the Hospital. Written applications will be reviewed by the Director Nursing or her designate. Leaves for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four years of salary deferral, of the nurse’s 's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary, salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. . All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. A nurse may xxx withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three months notice is given to the Director of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to to. her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s 's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written Such agreement. A nurse who is seconded from the Hospital to a bipartite or tripartite commit- tee/position involving the Health Sector or the Broader Public Sector shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to five years. Notwithstanding Article there shall be no loss of seniority or service during such leave. Subject to the agreement of the agency to which the nurse is seconded, the nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the hospital and the hospital shall be reimbursed for the full cost of salary and applicable benefits by the agency to which the nurse is seconded. The nurse agrees to notify the Hospital of her or his intention to return to work at least two weeks prior to the date of such return. NOTE (Note 1 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for paternity leave shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements. NOTE (Note 2 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for time off to study for College of Nurses examinations, to write registration examinations or exami- nations for courses of study related to employment shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements.

Leave Plan. Effective April the Hospital The Employer agrees to introduce a leave pro- gramprogram, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and condi- tionsconditions: The plan is available to availableto nurses wishing to spread four years’ (4) salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The nurse must make written application to applicationto the Director of Nursing at Executive Directorat least six months (6)months prior to the intended commencement intendedcommencement date of the program (i.e., i.e. the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of Five (5) nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiationsanyone time. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Association and the Hospital. Written applications application will be reviewed by the Executive Director of Nursing or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on priorityon the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, twenty percent (20%) of the nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary, salary is held shall be at the discretion of the HospitalEmployer. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital Employer and the nurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for responsiblefor the full payment of premiums for paymentof premiumsfor any health Health and welfare Welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan pension plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses The nurse will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan Disability Income Plan during the year period of leaveabsence. A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three months (3) months’ notice is given to the Director of NursingExecutive Director. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary deferredsalary held by the Hospital Employer plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within nursewithin a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable jobdistrict. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital employer in order to the Hospital authorizethe Employer to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. , The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital Employer to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. A nurse who is seconded from the Hospital to a bipartite or tripartite commit- tee/position involving the Health Sector or the Broader Public Sector shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to five years. Notwithstanding Article there shall be no loss of seniority or service during such leave. Subject to the agreement of the agency to which the nurse is seconded, the nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the hospital and the hospital shall be reimbursed for the full cost of salary and applicable benefits by the agency to which the nurse is seconded. The nurse agrees to notify the Hospital of her or his intention to return to work at least two weeks prior to the date of such return. NOTE (Note 1 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for paternity leave shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements. NOTE (Note 2 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for time off to study for College of Nurses examinations, to write registration examinations or exami- nations for courses of study related to employment shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements.

Leave Plan. Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave pro- gramprogram, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and condi- tionsconditions: The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four years’ year's salary over a five year period, in accordance with Part of the Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one year leave of absence following the four years of salary deferral. The nurse must make written application to the Director of Nursing at least six months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., ; the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall Shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve month period as may ma) be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Association and the Hospital. Written applications will be reviewed by the Director of Nursing or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested required for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four years of Of salary deferral, of the nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary, salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. time nurses The nurse shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are she is participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time The nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of the leave. A nurse may xxx withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three months notice is given to the Director of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse’s 's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may ray postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. A nurse who is seconded from the Hospital to a bipartite or tripartite commit- tee/position involving the Health Sector or the Broader Public Sector shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to five years. Notwithstanding Article there shall be no loss of seniority or service during such leave. Subject to the agreement of the agency to which the nurse is seconded, the nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the hospital and the hospital shall be reimbursed for the full cost of salary and applicable benefits by the agency to which the nurse is seconded. The nurse agrees to notify the Hospital of her or his intention to return to work at least two weeks prior to the date of such return. NOTE (Note 1 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for paternity leave shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements. NOTE (Note 2 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for time off to study for College of Nurses examinations, to write registration examinations or exami- nations for courses of study related to employment shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements.

Leave Plan. Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave pro- gramprogram, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and condi- tionsconditions: The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four years’ salary over a five year period, in accordance with Part of the Income’ Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one year leave of absence following the four years of salary deferral. The 'nurse must make written application to the Director of Nursing at least six months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one I year to August the following year or such other twelve month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Association and the Hospital. , Written applications will be reviewed by the Director of Nursing or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four years of salary deferral, of the nurse’s 's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary, salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three months notice is given to the Director of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse’s 's death, the funds will be paid to the 'nurse’s 's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within her wit Rin a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s 's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and and' the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. A nurse who is seconded from the Hospital to a bipartite or tripartite commit- tee/position involving the Health Sector or the Broader Public Sector shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to five years. Notwithstanding Article there shall be no loss of seniority or service during such leave. Subject to the agreement of the agency to which the nurse is seconded, the nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the hospital and the hospital shall be reimbursed for the full cost of salary and applicable benefits by the agency to which the nurse is seconded. The nurse agrees to notify the Hospital of her or his intention to return to work at least two weeks prior to the date of such return. NOTE (Note 1 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for paternity leave shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements. NOTE (Note 2 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for time off to study for College of Nurses examinations, to write registration examinations or exami- nations for courses of study related to employment shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements.

Leave Plan. Effective April the Hospital agrees to introduce a leave pro- gramprogram, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and condi- tionsconditions: The plan Plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four years’ (4) year’s salary over a five (5) year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral. The nurse must make written application to the Director of Nursing at least six months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August of the following year or such other twelve (12) month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, the local Association and the Hospital. Hospital Written applications will be reviewed by the Director of Nursing or her designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four (4) years of salary deferral, of the nurse’s gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary, salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement conmencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three months notice is given to the Director of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse’s death, the funds will be paid to the nurse’s estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions from the nurse’s pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. A nurse who is seconded from the Hospital to a bipartite or tripartite commit- tee/position involving the Health Sector or the Broader Public Sector shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to five years. Notwithstanding Article there shall be no loss of seniority or service during such leave. Subject to the agreement of the agency to which the nurse is seconded, the nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the hospital and the hospital shall be reimbursed for the full cost of salary and applicable benefits by the agency to which the nurse is seconded. The nurse agrees to notify the Hospital of her or his intention to return to work at least two weeks prior to the date of such return. NOTE (Note 1 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for paternity leave shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements. NOTE (Note 2 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for time off to study for College of Nurses examinations, to write registration examinations or exami- nations for courses of study related to employment shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements.,

Leave Plan. Effective April the The Hospital agrees to introduce a leave pro- gramprogram, funded solely by the nurse, subject to the following terms and condi- tionsconditions: The plan is available to nurses wishing to spread four years’ ' salary over a five year period, in accordance with Part of the Income Tax Regulations, Section to enable them to take a one year leave of absence following the four years of salary deferral. The nurse must make written application to the Director of Nursing at least six months prior to the intended commencement date of the program (i.e., the salary deferral portion), stating the intended purpose of the leave. The number of nurses that may be absent at any one time shall be determined by local negotiations. The year for purposes of the program shall be September 1 of one year to August the following year or such other twelve month period as may be agreed upon by the nurse, n Hospital. Written applications Nursing or her designate. pursuing further formal the local Association and the Hospital. Written applications will be reviewed by the Director of Nursing or designate. Leaves requested for the purpose of pursuing further formal nursing education will be given priority. Applications Application for leaves requested for other purposes will be given the next level of priority on the basis of seniority. During the four years of salary deferral, of the nurse’s 's gross annual earnings will be deducted and held for . the nurse and will not be accessible to her or him until the year of the leave or upon withdrawal from the plan. The manner in which the deferred salary, salary is held shall be at the discretion of the Hospital. All deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the nurse at the commencement of the leave or in accordance with such other payment schedule as may be agreed upon between the Hospital and the nurse. All benefits shall be kept whole during the four years of salary deferral. During the year of the leave, seniority will accumulate. Service for the purpose of vacation and salary progression and other benefits will be retained but will not accumulate during the period of leave. time nurses shall become responsible for the full payment of premiums for any health and welfare benefits in which they are participating. Contributions to the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan will be in accordance with the Plan. Full-time nurses will not be eligible to participate in the disability income plan during the year of leave. A nurse may withdraw from the plan at any time during the deferral portion provided three months notice is given to the Director of Nursing. Deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse, within a reasonable period of time. If the nurse terminates employment, the deferred salary held by the Hospital plus accrued interest, if any, will be returned to the nurse within a reasonable period of time. In case of the nurse’s 's death, the funds will be paid to the nurse’s 's estate. The Hospital will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the nurse as far in advance as practicable. If the Hospital is unable to find a suitable replacement, it may postpone the leave. The Hospital will give the nurse as much notice as is reasonably possible. The nurse will have the option of remaining in the Plan and rearranging the leave at a mutually agreeable time or of withdrawing from the Plan and having the deferred salary, plus accrued interest, if any, paid out to the nurse her within a reasonable period of time. The nurse will be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse she shall be given a comparable job. Final approval for entry into the leave program will be subject to the nurse entering into a formal agreement with the Hospital in order to the Hospital to make the appropriate deductions deduction from the nurse’s 's pay. Such agreement will include: A statement that the nurse is entering the leave program in accordance with Article of the Collective Agreement. The period of salary deferral and the period for which the leave is requested. The manner in which the deferred salary is to be held. The letter of application from the nurse to the Hospital to enter the leave program will be appended to and form part of the written agreement. A nurse who is seconded from the Hospital to a bipartite or tripartite commit- tee/position involving the Health Sector or the Broader Public Sector shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to five years. Notwithstanding Article there shall be no loss of seniority or service during such leave. Subject to the agreement of the agency to which the nurse is seconded, the nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the hospital and the hospital shall be reimbursed for the full cost of salary and applicable benefits by the agency to which the nurse is seconded. The nurse agrees to notify the Hospital of her or his intention to return to work at least two weeks prior to the date of such return. NOTE (Note 1 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for paternity leave shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements. NOTE (Note 2 applies to full-time nurses only) Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for time off to study for College of Nurses examinations, to write registration examinations or exami- nations for courses of study related to employment shall be continued in effect and added to the above provisions in such Collective Agreements.: