- REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SCOPE OF PRACTICE. Continuous professional development is a hallmark of professional nursing practice. As a self-regulating profession, nursing recognizes the importance of maintaining a dynamic practice environment which includes ongoing learning, the maintenance of competence, career development, career counseling and succession planning. The parties agree that professional development includes a diverse range of activities, including but not limited to formal academic programs; short-term continuing education activities; certification programs; independent learning committee participation. The parties recognize their joint responsibility in and commitment to active participation in the area of professional development, including scope of practice. Where Registered Practical Nurse professional development is not specifically addressed at any existing joint committee, the Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer and Human Resources Officer will meet with the Union on a quarterly basis to discuss professional responsibility and scope of practice issues. In any event, the parties will be guided by the following key principles: • Professional development will be recognized; • All Registered Practical Nurses will have access to professional development opportunities; • Responsibilities for professional development will be shared between the individual and the Hospital; • Employee needs, Hospital needs and department/program requirements will be considered.
- REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SCOPE OF PRACTICE. Continuous professional development is a hallmark of professional nursing practice. As a self-regulating profession, nursing recognizes the importance of maintaining a dynamic practice environment which includes ongoing learning, the maintenance of competence, career development, career counseling and succession planning. The parties agree that professional development includes a diverse range of activities, including but not limited to formal academic programs; short-term continuing education activities; certification programs; independent learning committee participation. The parties recognize their joint responsibility in and commitment to active participation in the area of professional development, including scope of practice. Where Registered Practical Nurse professional development is not specifically addressed at any existing joint committee, the Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer and Human Resources Officer will meet with the Union on a quarterly basis to discuss professional responsibility and scope of practice issues.
