RPN Mentorship/Preceptorship. RPNs may, from time to time, be assigned a formal mentorship/preceptorship role for a designated nurse. The Hospital will provide on a regular basis, as required by the Hospital based on need, all RPNs with an opportunity to indicate their interest in assuming a mentorship/preceptorship role, through a mechanism determined by the local parties. The Hospital selects and assigns the mentor or preceptor for a given relationship. At the request of any unsuccessful applicant, the Hospital will discuss with him or her any ways in which he or she may be successful for future opportunities. Orientation to the organization or general functioning of the unit does not constitute mentorship/preceptorship. The Hospital will pay the RPN for the assigned additional mentor or preceptor responsibility a premium of 50 cents per hour, in addition to his or her regular salary and applicable premium allowance.
