Re: Mentorship. The Employer and the Union acknowledge that Mentorship is every nurse’s professional responsibility. In the case of new Graduate Nurses, a more intensive approach to mentorship may be warranted. The Employer and the Union believe that Mentorship of new Graduate Nurses is necessary and important and will facilitate transition from the student role to the practicing professional role and build a culture of support that will xxxxxx the retention of new Graduate Nurses. Further, the Employer and the Union recognize that this may be accomplished in a variety of ways dependent on the unique circumstances and demographics of each workplace. Mentoring may represent an opportunity for late career nurses who are interested in imparting their experience and knowledge. For the purposes of this Memorandum of Understanding, a “Mentor” is defined as an experienced Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse engaged in a formal relationship of a determined length with a new graduate nurse(s) in order to assist the graduate nurse(s) in successfully adjusting to the working environment and performing her/his new role as a professional nurse. Prior to the commencement of a mentorship relationship, the Employer and the nurse will discuss work assignment adjustments required in order for successful mentorship completion. The Employer will identify attributes required for a mentorship role based on leadership skills, clinical expertise, professionalism, interpersonal skills and advocacy of the nursing profession. A Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse shall receive an additional $0.70 per hour for each hour assigned by the Employer as a mentor.
Re: Mentorship. The Care Home and the Union acknowledge that Mentorship is every nurse’s professional responsibility. In the case of new Graduate Nurses, a more intensive approach to mentorship may be warranted. The Care Home and the Union believe that Mentorship of new Graduate Nurses is necessary and important and will facilitate transition from the student role to the practicing professional role and build a culture of support that will xxxxxx the retention of new Graduate Nurses. Further, the Care Home and the Union recognize that this may be accomplished in a variety of ways dependent on the unique circumstances and demographics of each workplace. Mentoring may represent an opportunity for late career nurses who are interested in imparting their experience and knowledge. For the purposes of this Memorandum of Understanding, a “Mentor” is defined as an experienced Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse engaged in a formal relationship of a determined length with a new graduate nurse(s) in order to assist the graduate nurse(s) in successfully adjusting to the working environment and performing their new role as a professional nurse. Prior to the commencement of a mentorship relationship, the Care Home and the nurse will discuss work assignment adjustments required in order for successful mentorship completion. The Care Home will identify attributes required for a mentorship role based on leadership skills, clinical expertise, professionalism, interpersonal skills and advocacy of the nursing profession. A Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse shall receive an additional $0.70 per hour for each hour assigned by the Care Home as a mentor.
Re: Mentorship. The Employer and the Union acknowledge that Mentorship is every nurse’s professional responsibility. In the case of new Graduate Nurses, a more intensive approach to mentorship may be warranted.
Re: Mentorship. The Employer and the Union acknowledge that Mentorship is every nurse’s professional responsibility. In the case of new Graduate Nurses, a more intensive approach to mentorship may be warranted. The Employer and the Union believe that Mentorship of new Graduate Nurses is necessary and important and will facilitate transition from the student role to the practicing professional role and build a culture of support that will xxxxxx the retention of new Graduate Nurses. Further, the Employer and the Union recognize that this may be accomplished in a variety of ways dependent on the unique circumstances and demographics of each workplace. Xxxxxxxxx may represent an opportunity for late career nurses who are interested in imparting their experience and knowledge. For the purposes of this Memorandum of Understanding, a “Mentor” is defined as an experienced Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse engaged in a formal relationship of a determined length with a new graduate nurse(s) in order to assist the graduate nurse(s) in successfully adjusting to the working environment and performing her/his new role as a professional nurse. Prior to the commencement of a mentorship relationship, the Employer and the nurse will discuss work assignment adjustments required in order for successful mentorship completion. The Employer will identify attributes required for a mentorship role based on leadership skills, clinical expertise, professionalism, interpersonal skills and advocacy of the nursing profession.
