Common use of Orientation and In-Service Programme Clause in Contracts

Orientation and In-Service Programme. The Home recognizes the need for a Home Orientation Programme of such duration as it may deem appropriate taking into consideration the needs of the Home and the nurses involved. The Bargaining Unit President or designate shall be allowed one hour during the orientation period for new nurses to meet and review the collective agreement providing that such time taken does not interfere with the timely provision of services to the residents and does not result in overtime. Before assigning a newly hired nurse in charge, the Home will provide orientation to the Home. It is understood that such nurse may be assigned to any tour as part of her orientation programme. Nurses recalled from lay-off under Article 10.05 may be provided any orientation determined necessary by the Home. A request by such a nurse for orientation shall not be unreasonably denied. Both the Home and the Association recognize their joint responsibility and commitment to provide, and participate in, in-service education. The Association supports the principle of its members' responsibility for their own professional development and the Home will endeavour to provide programmes related to the requirements of the Home. Available programmes will be publicized. When a nurse is on duty and authorized to attend any in-service programme within the Home and during her regularly scheduled working hours, she shall suffer no loss in regular pay. When a nurse is required by the Home to attend courses outside her regularly scheduled working hours she shall be paid for all time spent in attendance on such courses at her regular straight time hourly rate of pay.

Orientation and In-Service Programme. The Home recognizes the need for a Home Orientation Programme of such duration as it may deem appropriate taking into consideration the needs of the Home and the nurses involved. The Bargaining Unit President or designate shall be allowed one hour during the orientation period for new nurses to meet and review the collective agreement providing that such time taken does not interfere with the timely provision of services to the residents and does not result in overtime. Before assigning a newly hired nurse in charge, the Home will provide orientation to the Home. It is understood that such nurse may be assigned to any tour as part of her orientation programme. Nurses recalled from lay-off under Article 10.05 may be provided any orientation determined necessary by the Home. A request by such a nurse for orientation shall not be unreasonably denied. Both the Home and the Association recognize their joint responsibility and commitment to provide, and participate in, in-service education, e-learning programme. The Association supports the principle of its members' responsibility for their own professional development and the Home will endeavour to provide programmes related to the requirements of the Home. Available programmes will be publicized. When a nurse is on duty and authorized to attend any in-service programme or e- learning within the Home and during her regularly scheduled working hours, she shall suffer no loss in regular pay. When a nurse is required by the Home to attend courses or complete an e-learning programme outside her regularly scheduled working hours she shall be paid for all time spent in attendance on such courses at her regular straight time hourly rate of pay.

Orientation and In-Service Programme. The Home recognizes the need for a Home Orientation Programme of such duration as it may deem appropriate taking into consideration the needs of the Home and the nurses involved. The Bargaining Unit President or designate shall be allowed one hour during the orientation period for new nurses to meet and review the collective agreement providing that such time taken does not interfere with the timely provision of services to the residents and does not result in overtime. Before assigning a newly hired nurse in charge, the Home will provide orientation to the Home. It is understood that such nurse may be assigned to any tour as part of her orientation programme. Nurses recalled from lay-lay- off under Article 10.05 may be provided any orientation determined necessary by the Home. A request by such a nurse for orientation shall not be unreasonably denied. Both the Home and the Association recognize their joint responsibility and commitment to provide, and participate in, in-service education, e-learning programme. The Association supports the principle of its members' responsibility for their own professional development and the Home will endeavour to provide programmes related to the requirements of the Home. Available programmes will be publicized. When a nurse is on duty and authorized to attend any in-service programme or e-learning within the Home and during her regularly scheduled working hours, she shall suffer no loss in regular pay. When a nurse is required by the Home to attend courses or complete an e-learning programme outside her regularly scheduled working hours she shall be paid for all time spent in attendance on such courses at her regular straight time hourly rate of pay.