Common use of Purpose of the Committee Clause in Contracts

Purpose of the Committee. (a) The parties agree that a Regional Nursing Advisory Committee (NAC) will be established for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) and the facilities/sites affiliated therein which are party to this collective agreement. Note: facilities/sites to be listed. (b) The parties mutually recognize that resolving nurses’ workplace issues supports the delivery of effective patient/resident/client care and contributes to a healthy work environment. (c) It is further agreed it is in the best interests of the Regional Health Authority, the facilities and the nurses to work together to resolve the issues relative to staffing and scheduling, prolonged periods of work (consecutive hours and consecutive shifts), standby assignments, agency nurse utilization and the use of part-time additional shifts and casual shifts as it relates to the creation of permanent positions. (d) It is further agreed that the Regional NAC will review data relative to use of additional and/or casual shifts and agency nurse utilization with a view to making recommendations relative to the creation of positions. (e) It is agreed this structure shall not preclude issues as noted above being brought forward and/or resolved at the facility NAC in accordance with the provisions of 1103.

Purpose of the Committee. (a) The parties agree that In addition, at the request of either the Union or the Employer’s senior nursing management, a Regional Health Authority Nursing Advisory Committee (RHA NAC) will shall be established for to address issues as outlined in 1103 (a) above which have regional impact, as well as the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) and the facilities/sites affiliated therein which are party to this collective agreement. Note: facilities/sites to be listed.following: (b) The parties mutually recognize that resolving nurses’ workplace issues supports the delivery of effective patient/resident/client care and contributes to a healthy work environment. (c) It is further agreed it is in the best interests of the Regional Health Authority, the facilities and the nurses to work together to resolve the issues relative to staffing and scheduling, prolonged periods of work (consecutive hours and consecutive shifts), standby assignments, agency nurse utilization and the use of part-part time additional shifts and casual shifts as it relates to the creation of permanent positions. (d) It is further agreed that the Regional NAC will review data relative to use of additional and/or casual shifts and agency nurse utilization shifts, with a view to making recommendations relative to the creation of positions. (e) It is agreed this structure shall not preclude issues as noted above being brought forward and/or resolved at the facility NAC in accordance with the provisions of 1103.