ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. 9.01 The Employer recognizes the need for an Employer Orientation Program of such duration as it may deem appropriate taking into consideration the needs of the Employer and the nurses involved.
9.02 Nurses recalled from layoff under Article 13, and nurses whose probationary period has been extended may be provided any orientation determined necessary by the Employer. A request by such an employee for orientation shall not be unreasonably denied.
9.03 Both the Employer and the Union recognize the joint responsibility and commitment to provide, and participate in educational programs. The Union supports the principle of its members’ responsibility for their own professional development and the Employer shall attempt where practical to provide programs related to the requirements of the Employer. Available programs will be publicized and the Employer will attempt where practical to provide nurses with opportunities to attend such programs (during their regularly scheduled working hours).
9.04 Where courses are required as a condition of employment, the employer shall cover the cost of these courses.
9.05 When an employee is on duty and authorized to attend any educational programs within VON and during her regularly scheduled working hours, she shall suffer no loss of regular pay.
9.06 Nurses may be required, as part of their regular duties, to supervise the activities of students and will be informed of their responsibilities in relation to these students.
9.07 The Employer agrees to discuss the effect of technological change on the employment status of the employees and to consider practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the employees concerned.
ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. 9.01 Both the Employer and the Union recognize the joint responsibility and commitment to provide, and participate in educational programs. The Union supports the principle of its members’ responsibility for their own professional development and the Employer shall attempt where practical to provide programs related to the requirements of the Employer. Available programs will be publicized.
9.02 When a nurse is on duty and is required by the Employer to attend an in-service program within the workplace, she shall not suffer any loss in pay as a result of her attendance at the in-service. When the nurse is required by the Employer to attend an in-service program outside of her regularly scheduled working hours, the nurse shall be paid for all time spent in attendance at her regular straight time hourly rate of pay.
9.03 Where the Employer determines that new or enhanced skills are required as a condition of employment, the Employer shall cover the initial cost of such courses determined to be appropriate by the Employer.
9.04 Nurses may be required, as part of their regular duties, to supervise the activities of students or to act as preceptors for other nurses and will be informed of their responsibilities in relation to these students/other nurses.
ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. 9.01 The Employer recognizes the need for an Employer Orientation Program for new employees of such duration as it may deem appropriate taking into consideration the needs of the Employer and the nurses involved.
9.02 Nurses recalled from layoff under Article 13, and nurses whose probationary period has been extended, who have been transferred on a permanent basis, are returning from L.T.D., maternity leave or an extended leave of absence may be provided any orientation determined necessary by the Employer. A request by such an employee for orientation shall not be unreasonably denied.
9.03 Both the Employer and the Union recognize the joint responsibility and commitment to provide, and participate in educational programs. The Union supports the principle of its members‟ responsibility for their own professional development and the Employer shall attempt where practical to provide programs related to the requirements of the Employer. Available programs will be publicized.
9.04 Where the Employer determines that new or enhanced skills are required as a condition of employment, the Employer shall cover the initial cost of such courses determined to be appropriate by the Employer. The provisions of this Article shall not apply if the training/skill requirement is from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
9.05 Nurses may be required, as part of their regular duties, to supervise the activities of students and new employees and will be informed of their responsibilities in relation to these students or employees.
9.06 The Employer agrees to discuss the effect of technological change on the employment status of the employees and to consider practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the employees concerned.
9.07 When a nurse is on duty and is required by the Employer to attend an in-service program within the workplace, he/she shall suffer no loss in pay as a result of his/her attendance at the in-service. Management will endeavour to schedule in-services on three different days of the week when possible. When the nurse is required by the Employer to attend an in- service program outside his/her regularly scheduled working hours, the nurse shall be paid for all time spent in attendance at the regular straight time hourly rate of pay.
9.08 Where computers are introduced into the workplace and where nurses are required to utilize those computers in the course of their duties, the Employer agrees to pay 100% of the full tuition/program cost ...
ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. 9.01 In its aim to provide the highest quality visiting nursing care, the Employer recognizes the need for programs to assist the nurses’ professional growth. These shall include:
a) An orientation program
b) A staff in-service educational program.
c) Staff attendance at professional nursing association meetings, short-term workshops or institutes relevant to the nurses’ work at the discretion of the Director of Operations or designate.
9.02 All time spent by the employee on the professional growth sessions will be paid as regular working time only where said sessions are determined to be mandatory and requested by the Director of Operations or designate.
9.03 Employees recalled from layoff under Article 13, and employees who have been on leave for greater than three (3) months will be provided with any orientation, training and education deemed necessary by the Employer. A request by such an employee for orientation shall not be unreasonably denied.
9.04 Both the Employer and the Union recognize the joint responsibility and commitment to provide, and participate in educational programs. The Union supports the principle of its members’ responsibility for their own professional development and the Employer shall attempt where practical to provide programs related to the requirements of the Employer. Available programs will be publicized and the Employer will attempt where practical to provide employees with opportunities to attend such programs.
9.05 Where courses are required as a condition of employment, the employer shall cover any such cost of these courses provided theses courses are first approved by the Employer.
9.06 When an employee is on duty and required to attend any mandatory educational programs, she shall suffer no loss of regular pay.
9.07 Employees may be required, as part of their regular duties, to supervise the activities of students and will be informed of their responsibilities in relation to these students.
9.08 The Employer agrees to discuss the effect of technological change on the employment status of the employees and to consider practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the employees concerned
ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. 9.01 In its aim to provide the highest quality visiting nursing care, the Employer recognizes the need for programs to assist the nurses’ professional growth. These shall include:
a) An orientation program b) a staff in-service educational program.
c) Staff attendance at professional nursing association meetings, short-term workshops or institutes relevant to the nurses’ work at the discretion of the Director of Operations or designate.
9.02 All time spent by the employee on the professional growth sessions will be paid as regular working time only where said sessions are determined to be mandatory and requested by the Director of Operations or designate.
ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. 9.01 In its aim to provide the highest quality nursing care, the Employer recognizes the need for programs to assist the nurses’ professional growth. These shall include:
a) An orientation program
b) A staff in-service educational program.
c) Staff attendance at professional nursing association meetings, short-term workshops or institutes relevant to the nurses’ work at the discretion of the Nurse Manager.
9.02 All time spent by the employee on mandatory training as requested by the Employer will be paid as regular working time.
ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. TriHealth shall provide materials to School to give to participating medical students. The materials will cover the following subjects:
a. Safety (including, but not limited to, Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions);
b. Security;
c. Hazardous Materials and Waste Emergency Preparedness;
d. Life Safety;
e. Medical Equipment; and
ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. 9.01 The Employer recognizes the need for an Employer Orientation Program for new employees of such duration as it may deem appropriate taking into consideration the needs of the Employer and the employees involved. Payment for orientation hours will be at the orientation rate set out in Appendix „A‟ to a maximum of up to seven (7) days, after which the employee shall be paid at the first step of the wage grid consistent with his/her classification.
9.02 Employees recalled from layoff under Article 13, and employees who have been transferred on a permanent basis, or are returning from L.T.D., maternity leave, WSIB leave or any other extended leave of absence may be provided any orientation determined necessary by the Employer. As well, a request by such an employee for orientation shall not be unreasonably denied. Payment for such hours will be at the orientation rate set out in Appendix „A‟ to a maximum of up to seven (7) days, after which the employee shall be paid at his/her regular hourly rate of pay.
9.03 The Employer agrees to discuss the effect of technological change on the employment status of the employees and to consider practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the employees concerned.
ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. All students shall participate in the MRH orientation and education program, in accordance with JCAHO Standards E.C.1.3
ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. 9.01 The Employer recognizes the need for an Employer Orientation Program of such duration as it may be deem appropriate taking into consideration the needs of the Employer and the nurses involved.
a) Nurses recalled from layoff under Article 13, and nurses whose probationary period has been extended may be provided any orientation determined necessary by the Employer. A request by such an employee for orientation shall not be unreasonably denied.
b) Both the Employer and the Union recognize the joint responsibility and commitment to provide, and participate in educational programs. The Union supports the principle of its members’ responsibility for their own professional development and the Employer shall attempt where practical to provide programs related to the requirements of the Employer. Available programs will be publicized and the Employer will attempt where practical to provide nurse with opportunities to attend such programs during their regularly scheduled working hours. Any educational programs or inservice offered by the Employer to the nurses shall be offered to all RPN’s employed in the nursing programs.
c) Where courses are required as a condition of employment, the Employer shall cover the cost of such courses.
d) i) When a nurse is required by VON to attend any inservice programme outside her regularly scheduled working hours, she shall be paid for time spent in attendance at such a programme at her regular straight time hourly rate of pay.
