Common use of Minimum Staffing Clause in Contracts

Minimum Staffing. (a) The Employer will offer fifty-two (52) RN tours per calendar week (Sunday to Saturday). The additional five (5) tours will be evenings Monday to Friday. In the absence of RNs willing to work the additional tours the Employer shall not be required to fill two (2) of the tours offered. In addition, no premium payment will be associated with two (2) of the tours. Fifty (50) of the tours will be filled using the scheduling process currently in place. (b) In the event the Employer cannot meet their commitment, it shall so notify the Union and fully disclose the reasons thereof. (c) If the failure to staff is a legitimate recruitment issue, there shall be no violation of this Agreement. The Employer will make best efforts to recruit a replacement. (d) Further, if there is a significant reduction in beds, occupancy levels or funding, a reduction in the complement shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement, as long as the reduction is no greater than necessary to offset the funding reduction. (e) It is understood that this provision does not restrict the exercise of management’s rights to make staffing and work assignment decisions on a day-to-day basis. (f) If there is any other reason for the failure to staff in accordance with this article, the Union and Employer will attempt to find a resolution and if unable to do so, the matter may be referred to Arbitration. (g) The Arbitrator/Arbitration Board will have authority to determine whether the reduction in staffing was appropriate and shall have jurisdiction to award an effective remedy. (h) The assignment of patient care duties, including the delegation or direction of duties by members of the bargaining unit to other health care providers, shall be in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and related statutes and regulations and in accordance with the guidelines established by the College of Nurses of Ontario from time to time and any Employer policy related thereto shall meet those requirements.

Minimum Staffing. The Employer agrees to employ sufficient registered staff and health care aides to meet the staffing needs that may be set from time to time by statute and/or regulation. In the event that there is insufficient staffing to meet this undertaking, the Employer will post vacancies so that any unmet care undertaking will be satisfied. (a) The Employer will offer fifty-two assign at least one hundred and fifty seven and one half (52157.5) Bargaining Unit RN tours hours per calendar week (Sunday to Saturday). The additional five (5) tours will be evenings Monday to Friday. In the absence of RNs willing to work the additional tours the Employer shall not be required to fill two (2) of the tours offered. In addition, no premium payment will be associated with two (2) of the tours. Fifty (50) of the tours will be filled using the scheduling process currently in placeweek. (b) In the event the Employer cannot meet their commitmentongoing obligation for scheduled RN hours in part (a) above, it shall so notify the Union and fully disclose the reasons thereof. (c) If the failure to staff is a legitimate recruitment issue, there shall be no violation of this Agreement. The Employer will make best reasonable efforts to recruit a replacementreplacement and will provide the Union with an outline of recruitment activities. (d) Further, if there is a significant reduction in beds, occupancy levels or fundingCMI or its equivalent below the levels in effect as of June 30, 2011, a reduction in the complement shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement, as long as the reduction is no greater than necessary to offset the funding reductionproportionate. (e) It is understood that this provision does not restrict the exercise of management’s rights to make staffing and work assignment decisions on a day-to-day basis. (f) If there is any other reason for the failure to staff in accordance with this article, the Union and Employer will attempt to find a resolution and if unable to do so, the matter may be referred to Arbitration. (gf) The Arbitrator/Arbitration Board will have authority to determine whether the reduction in staffing was appropriate and shall have jurisdiction to award an effective appropriate remedy. The Homes further agree to provide the data for the staffing complement under this provision by January 15, 2017 and the Union agrees to confirm the data and/or propose changes by February 15, 2017. Arbitrator Xxxxxx will remain seized to deal with any implementation issues under this provision. (h) The assignment of patient care duties, including the delegation or direction of duties by members of the bargaining unit to other health care providers, shall be in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and related statutes and regulations and in accordance with the guidelines established by the College of Nurses of Ontario from time to time and any Employer policy related thereto shall meet those requirements.

Minimum Staffing. The Employer agrees to employ sufficient registered staff and health care aides to meet the staffing needs that may be set from time to time by statute and/or regulation. In the event that there is insufficient staffing to meet this undertaking, the Employer will post vacancies so that any unmet care undertaking will be satisfied. (a) The Employer will offer fifty-two (52) assign at least the same number of total bargaining unit RN tours per calendar week (Sunday hours that are equal to Saturday)180 hours on a weekly basis. The additional five (5) tours will be evenings Monday to Friday. In the absence of RNs willing to work the additional tours the Employer shall not be required to fill two (2) of the tours offered. In additionFor clarity, no premium payment will be associated with two (2) of the tours. Fifty (50) of the tours will be filled using the scheduling process currently in placethis includes existing vacancies. (b) In the event the Employer cannot meet their commitmentongoing obligation for scheduled RN hours in part (a) above, it shall so notify the Union and fully disclose the reasons thereof. (c) If the failure to staff is a legitimate recruitment issue, there shall be no violation of this Agreement. The Employer will make best reasonable efforts to recruit a replacementreplacement and will provide the Union with an outline of recruitment activities. (d) Further, if there is a significant reduction in beds, occupancy levels or fundingCMI or its equivalent below the levels in effect as of September 18, 2014, a reduction in the complement shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement, as long as the reduction is no greater than necessary to offset the funding reductionproportionate. (e) It is understood that this provision does not restrict the exercise of management’s rights to make staffing and work assignment decisions on a day-to-day basis. (f) If there is any other reason for the failure to staff in accordance with this article, the Union and Employer will attempt to find a resolution and if unable to do so, the matter may be referred to Arbitration. (gf) The Arbitrator/Arbitration Board will have authority to determine whether the reduction in staffing was appropriate and shall have jurisdiction to award an effective appropriate remedy. The Homes further agree to provide the data for the staffing complement under this provision by September 18, 2014 and the Union agrees to confirm the data and/ or propose changes by September 18, 2014. The Xxxxxxx Board will remain seized to deal with any implementation issues under this provision. (h) The assignment of patient care duties, including the delegation or direction of duties by members of the bargaining unit to other health care providers, shall be in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and related statutes and regulations and in accordance with the guidelines established by the College of Nurses of Ontario from time to time and any Employer policy related thereto shall meet those requirements.

Minimum Staffing. The Employer agrees to employ sufficient registered staff and health care aides/Personal Support Workers to meet the staffing needs that may be set from time to time by statute and/or regulation. In the event that there is insufficient staffing to meet this undertaking, the Employer will post vacancies so that any unmet care undertaking will be satisfied. (a) The Employer will offer assign at least one hundred and fifty-two seven and one half (52157.5) Bargaining Unit RN tours hours per calendar week (Sunday to Saturday). The additional five (5) tours will be evenings Monday to Friday. In the absence of RNs willing to work the additional tours the Employer shall not be required to fill two (2) of the tours offered. In addition, no premium payment will be associated with two (2) of the tours. Fifty (50) of the tours will be filled using the scheduling process currently in placeweek. (b) In the event the Employer cannot meet their commitmentongoing obligation for scheduled RN hours in part (a) above, it shall so notify the Union and fully disclose the reasons thereof. (c) If the failure to staff is a legitimate recruitment issue, there shall be no violation of this Agreement. The Employer will make best reasonable efforts to recruit a replacementreplacement and will provide the Union with an outline of recruitment activities. (d) Further, if there is a significant reduction in beds, occupancy levels or fundingCMI or its equivalent below the levels in effect as of June 30, 2011, a reduction in the complement shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement, as long as the reduction is no greater than necessary to offset the funding reductionproportionate. (e) It is understood that this provision does not restrict the exercise of management’s rights to make staffing and work assignment decisions on a day-to-day basis. (f) If there is any other reason for the failure to staff in accordance with this article, the Union and Employer will attempt to find a resolution and if unable to do so, the matter may be referred to Arbitration. (gf) The Arbitrator/Arbitration Board will have authority to determine whether the reduction in staffing was appropriate and shall have jurisdiction to award an effective appropriate remedy. The Homes further agree to provide the data for the staffing complement under this provision by January 15, 2017 and the Union agrees to confirm the data and/or propose changes by February 15, 2017. Arbitrator Xxxxxx will remain seized to deal with any implementation issues under this provision. (h) The assignment of patient care duties, including the delegation or direction of duties by members of the bargaining unit to other health care providers, shall be in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and related statutes and regulations and in accordance with the guidelines established by the College of Nurses of Ontario from time to time and any Employer policy related thereto shall meet those requirements.

Minimum Staffing. The Employer agrees to employ sufficient registered staff and health care aides/ Personal Support Workers to meet the staffing needs that may be set from time to time by statute and/or regulation. In the event that there is insufficient staffing to meet this undertaking, the Employer will post vacancies so that any unmet care undertaking will be satisfied. The assignment of resident care duties, including the delegation or direction of duties by the members of the bargaining unit to other health care providers, shall be in accordance with Regulated Health Professions Act and related statutes and regulations and in accordance with the guidelines established by the College of Nurses of Ontario from time to time and any Home policy related thereto shall meet those requirements. (a) The Employer will offer fifty-two (52) assign at least the same number of total bargaining unit RN tours per calendar hours that are equal to those hours that were scheduled in the last week (Sunday ending prior to Saturday)July 21, 2017. The additional five (5) tours will be evenings Monday to Friday. In the absence of RNs willing to work the additional tours the Employer shall not be required to fill two (2) of the tours offered. In additionFor clarity, no premium payment will be associated with two (2) of the tours. Fifty (50) of the tours will be filled using the scheduling process currently in placethis includes existing vacancies. (b) In the event the Employer cannot meet their commitmentongoing obligation for scheduled RN hours in part (a) above, it shall so notify the Union and fully disclose the reasons thereof. (c) If the failure to staff is a legitimate recruitment issue, there shall be no violation of this Agreement. The Employer will make best reasonable efforts to recruit a replacementreplacement and will provide the Union with an outline of recruitment activities. (d) Further, if there is a significant reduction in beds, occupancy levels or fundingCMI or its equivalent below the levels in effect as of July 21, 2017, a reduction in the complement shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement, as long as the reduction is no greater than necessary to offset the funding reductionproportionate. (e) It is understood that this provision does not restrict the exercise of management’s rights to make staffing and work assignment decisions on a day-to-day basis. (f) If there is any other reason for the failure to staff in accordance with this article, the Union and Employer will attempt to find a resolution and if unable to do so, the matter may be referred to Arbitration. (gf) The Arbitrator/Arbitration Board will have authority to determine whether the reduction in staffing was appropriate and shall have jurisdiction to award an effective appropriate remedy. For clarity, the Parties further agree that the staffing complement under (a) above is one hundred fifty-seven and one half (157.5) hours. (h) The assignment of patient care duties, including the delegation or direction of duties by members of the bargaining unit to other health care providers, shall be in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and related statutes and regulations and in accordance with the guidelines established by the College of Nurses of Ontario from time to time and any Employer policy related thereto shall meet those requirements.

Minimum Staffing. The Employer agrees to employ sufficient registered staff and health care aides/Personal Support Workers to meet the staffing needs that may be set from time to time by statute and/or regulation. In the event that there is insufficient staffing to meet this undertaking, the Employer will post vacancies so that any unmet care undertaking will be satisfied. (a) The Employer will offer fifty-two (52) assign at least the same number of total bargaining unit RN tours per calendar week (Sunday hours that are equal to Saturday). The additional five (5) tours will be evenings Monday to Friday. In the absence those hours that were scheduled as of RNs willing to work the additional tours the Employer shall not be required to fill two (2) of the tours offered. In additionAugust 18, no premium payment will be associated with two (2) of the tours. Fifty (50) of the tours will be filled using the scheduling process currently in place2022. (b) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer will ensure there is at least one (1) bargaining unit Registered Nurse who is both an employee of the Home and a member of the regular nursing staff of the Home on duty and present in the Home at all times. (c) In the event the Employer cannot meet their commitmentongoing obligation for scheduled RN hours in part (a) above, it shall so notify the Union and fully disclose the reasons thereof. (cd) If the failure to staff is a legitimate recruitment issue, there shall be no violation of this Agreement. The Employer will make best reasonable efforts to recruit a replacementreplacement and will provide the Union with an outline of recruitment activities. (de) Further, if there is a significant reduction in beds, occupancy levels, or CMI or its equivalent, below the levels or fundingin effect as of August 18, 2022 a reduction in the complement shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement, as long as the reduction is no greater than necessary to offset the funding reduction. (e) It is understood that this provision does not restrict the exercise of management’s rights to make staffing and work assignment decisions on a day-to-day basisproportionate. (f) If there is any other reason for the failure to staff in accordance with this article, the Union and Employer will attempt to find a resolution and if unable to do so, the matter may be referred to Arbitration. (g) The Arbitrator/Arbitration Board will have authority to determine whether the reduction in staffing was appropriate and shall have jurisdiction to award an effective appropriate remedy. (h) The assignment of patient care duties, including the delegation or direction of duties by members of the bargaining unit to other health care providers, shall be in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and related statutes and regulations and in accordance with the guidelines established by the College of Nurses of Ontario from time to time and any Employer policy related thereto shall meet those requirements.

Minimum Staffing. The Employer agrees to employ sufficient registered staff and health care aides/ Personal Support Workers to meet the staffing needs that may be set from time to time by statute and/or regulation. In the event that there is insufficient staffing to meet this undertaking, the Employer will post vacancies so that any unmet care undertaking will be satisfied. (a) The Employer will offer fifty-two assign at least one hundred and fifty seven and one half (52157.5) Bargaining Unit RN tours hours per calendar week (Sunday to Saturday). The additional five (5) tours will be evenings Monday to Friday. In the absence of RNs willing to work the additional tours the Employer shall not be required to fill two (2) of the tours offered. In addition, no premium payment will be associated with two (2) of the tours. Fifty (50) of the tours will be filled using the scheduling process currently in placeweek. (b) In the event the Employer cannot meet their commitmentongoing obligation for scheduled RN hours in part (a) above, it shall so notify the Union and fully disclose the reasons thereof. (c) If the failure to staff is a legitimate recruitment issue, there shall be no violation of this Agreement. The Employer will make best reasonable efforts to recruit a replacementreplacement and will provide the Union with an outline of recruitment activities. (d) Further, if there is a significant reduction in beds, occupancy levels or fundingCMI or its equivalent below the levels in effect as of June 30, 2011, a reduction in the complement shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement, as long as the reduction is no greater than necessary to offset the funding reductionproportionate. (e) It is understood that this provision does not restrict the exercise of management’s rights to make staffing and work assignment decisions on a day-to-day basis. (f) If there is any other reason for the failure to staff in accordance with this article, the Union and Employer will attempt to find a resolution and if unable to do so, the matter may be referred to Arbitration. (gf) The Arbitrator/Arbitration Board will have authority to determine whether the reduction in staffing was appropriate and shall have jurisdiction to award an effective appropriate remedy. The Homes further agree to provide the data for the staffing complement under this provision by January 15, 2017 and the Union agrees to confirm the data and/or propose changes by February 15, 2017. Arbitrator Xxxxxx will remain seized to deal with any implementation issues under this provision. (h) The assignment of patient care duties, including the delegation or direction of duties by members of the bargaining unit to other health care providers, shall be in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and related statutes and regulations and in accordance with the guidelines established by the College of Nurses of Ontario from time to time and any Employer policy related thereto shall meet those requirements.

Minimum Staffing. The Employer agrees to employ sufficient registered staff and health care aides to meet the staffing needs that may be set from time to time by statute and/or regulation. In the event that there is insufficient staffing to meet this undertaking, the Employer will post vacancies so that any unmet care undertaking will be satisfied. (a) The Employer will offer fifty-two (52) assign at least the same number of total bargaining unit RN tours hours that are equal to those hours that were scheduled in the last week ending prior to June 30, 2009. For clarity, this includes existing vacancies. Notwithstanding the foregoing and without prejudice to either party the 7.5 hours per calendar week (Sunday to Saturday). The additional five (5) tours will be evenings Monday to Friday. In month RAI assignment is not included for the absence term of RNs willing to work the additional tours the Employer shall not be required to fill two (2) of the tours offered. In addition, no premium payment will be associated with two (2) of the tours. Fifty (50) of the tours will be filled using the scheduling process currently in placethis collective agreement. (b) In the event the Employer cannot meet their commitmentongoing obligation for scheduled RN hours in part (a) above, it shall so notify the Union and fully disclose the reasons thereof. (c) If the failure to staff is a legitimate recruitment issue, there shall be no violation of this Agreement. The Employer will make best reasonable efforts to recruit a replacementreplacement and will provide the Union with an outline of recruitment activities. (d) Further, if there is a significant reduction in beds, occupancy levels or fundingCMI or its equivalent below the levels in effect as of June 30, 2009, a reduction in the complement shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement, as long as the reduction is no greater than necessary to offset the funding reductionproportionate. (e) It is understood that this provision does not restrict the exercise of management’s rights to make staffing and work assignment decisions on a day-to-day basis. (f) If there is any other reason for the failure to staff in accordance with this article, the Union and Employer will attempt to find a resolution and if unable to do so, the matter may be referred to Arbitration. (gf) The Arbitrator/Arbitration Board will have authority to determine whether the reduction in staffing was appropriate and shall have jurisdiction to award an effective appropriate remedy. The Homes further agree to provide the data for the staffing complement under this provision by June 1, 2009 and the Union agrees to confirm the data and/or propose changes by June 30, 2009. The Davie Board will remain seized to deal with any implementation issues under this provision. (h) The assignment of patient care duties, including the delegation or direction of duties by members of the bargaining unit to other health care providers, shall be in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and related statutes and regulations and in accordance with the guidelines established by the College of Nurses of Ontario from time to time and any Employer policy related thereto shall meet those requirements.