Common use of ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM Clause in Contracts

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 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 The employer shall cover the any such cost of these coursescourses and any out of town expenses incurred. 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 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 Nurse for orientation shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld. 9.03 Both the Employer and the Union recognize the joint responsibility and commitment to provide, 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 Employer shall cover the cost of these the fees of such courses, as are approved by the Employer. 9.05 When an employee Nurse is on duty and authorized to attend any educational programs within VON and EMPLOYERand 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 Nurses and to consider practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the employees Nurses concerned.

ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. 9.01 The In its aim to provide the highest quality nursing care, the Employer recognizes the need for an Employer Orientation Program of such duration as it may deem appropriate taking into consideration programs to assist the needs 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 Employer and the nurses involvedNurse Manager. 9.02 Nurses All time spent by the employee on mandatory training as requested by the Employer will be paid as regular working time. 9.03 Employees recalled from layoff under Article 13, and nurses employees 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 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 nurses employees 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 coursesprograms. 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 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. 9.07 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.

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’ 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 The Employer recognizes the need for an Employer Orientation Program of such duration duration, as it may deem appropriate appropriate, taking into consideration the needs of the Employer and the nurses employees involved. 9.02 Nurses Employees recalled from layoff under Article 13, and nurses or employees whose probationary period has been extended 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 employees with opportunities to attend such programs (during their regularly scheduled working hours). 9.04 Where courses are required as a condition of employmentthe Employer requires employees to take an education program, the employer shall cover the cost of these coursesprograms. This does not include CPR skills certification. 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 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, employees shall pay up to $100 each per fiscal year towards the cost of registration and materials for such courses. The employer shall cover the any such cost of these coursescourses which is over $100 per fiscal year for each such employee. 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 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 a nurse 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, employment the employer Employer shall cover the cost of these coursesthe fees of such as are approved by the Employer. 9.05 When an employee a nurse is on duty and authorized to attend any educational programs within VON and VON, during her the nurse’s regularly scheduled working hours, she the nurse 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 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 nurses and to consider practical ways and means of minimizing the adverse effect, if any, on the employees nurses concerned.

ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. 9.01 The Employer recognizes the need for an Employer Orientation Program of such duration as it may deem appropriate 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, employees shall pay up to $100 each per fiscal year towards the cost of registration and materials for such courses. The employer shall cover the any such cost of these coursescourses which is over $100 per fiscal year for each such employee. 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.