Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter: (a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts. (b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. Requests for interchanges shall be granted if reasonably possible, including considering the length of notice provided by the nurse and shall receive a prompt reply. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. Requests for interchanges shall be granted if reasonably possible, including considering the length of notice provided by the nurse and shall receive a prompt reply. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, granted if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. Requests for interchanges shall be granted if reasonably possible, including considering the length of notice provided by the nurse and shall receive a prompt reply. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a A minimum of fifteen hours (15) hours off between assigned shifts.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. The Employer and the Union mutually agree that four (4) weeks of scheduled hours shall be posted at any given time on each unit. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) hours off between assigned shifts.
(b) a minimum of two (i2) consecutive days off, except where only “8” hour shifts are worked, a single weekday off may be permitted on a changeover from Day shift to Evening shift, or in a staffing pattern that provides alternate weekends off. This is subject to meaningful input and review between the nurses affected and the Union.
(c) a minimum of forty-eight (8) days off within each period of four (4) consecutive weeks.
(d) a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of weekends off in each master rotation period with a maximum of two (2) weekends worked between weekends off.
(e) a maximum of seven (477) hours off consecutive days of work and preferably less between days off. It is understood that eight (8) consecutive days of work may be assigned for the purpose of meeting the requirements of sections 2204 and 2206 inclusive herein.
(f) nurses who are required to rotate shifts being assigned to work either Day shift and Evening shift or Day shift and Night shift with at one timeleast as great a number of Day shifts assigned as there are Night (or Evening) shifts assigned within each master rotation pattern. This provision is not applicable to a nurse who agrees to work permanently on Evenings or Nights, oror a nurse who accepts a position which has been posted as a permanent Night or Evening position.
(g) A nurse will receive consideration in scheduling to allow her/him to pursue academic course(s) to further her/his education. Whenever reasonably possible, subject to patient care requirements, the granting shall be based on the following:
(i) she/he submits her/his written request eight (8) weeks prior to commencing the academic course(s), and
(ii) another nurse(s) on the unit is prepared to interchange her/his 'normally' scheduled shifts for the 'normally' scheduled shifts of the nurse attending the academic course(s), as agreed in writing,
(iii) upon completion of the academic course(s) each nurse shall revert to her/his former rotation pattern. Proof of registration of such course(s) shall be submitted by the nurse upon request. 1505 A master rotation that observes the conditions listed in section 1504 herein shall be planned for each nursing unit by the Employer with provision made for meaningful input and review by the nurses affected of any new or revised master rotation pattern prior to implementation.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, granted if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. Requests for interchanges shall be granted if reasonably possible, including considering the length of notice provided by the nurse and shall receive a prompt reply. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a A minimum of fifteen hours (15) hours off between assigned shifts.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) a minimum of eight (8) days off within each period of four (4) consecutive weeks.
(c) alternate weekends off, a weekend being Saturday and Sunday.
(d) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, granted if possible in the judgment of the Employer. Requests for interchanges in posted shifts, or a portion thereof, shall be granted if reasonably possible. Such requests are to be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurses willing to exchange shifts, and shall receive a prompt reply. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts shifts, or a portion thereof thereof, shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of at least fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) consecutive hours off at one time, orduty between shift changeover;
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof portions thereof, shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possibleA decision will be communicated to the Nurse(s) without delay, interchanges in posted shifts when requests are to be completed within the posted shift schedulereceived. 1502 It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a A minimum of fifteen hours (15) hours off between assigned scheduled shifts.;
(b) (i) Employer attempting to grant a minimum of forty-seven forty -seven (47) consecutive hours off at one time, ortime if reasonably possible;
(c) i) A minimum of eight (8) days off within two (2) consecutive bi-weekly periods;
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 1301 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the EmployerCare Home. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the EmployerCare Home. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. 1302 It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer Care Home shall not result in overtime costs to the EmployerCare Home. 1503 1303 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar dayday in which the majority of hours in the shift are worked after midnight. 1504 1304 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer Care Home in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall be planned by the Care Home in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned and shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the EmployerCare Home, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen sixteen (16) hours (15) off between assigned shiftsshifts as defined in Article 1204 herein.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven eight (4748) hours off at one timetime except on a changeover from Day shift to Evening shift, orwhen a single day off may be given.
(c) a minimum of eight (8) days off within each period of four (4) consecutive weeks.
(d) alternate weekends off shall be granted as often as reasonably possible.
(e) a maximum of eight (8) consecutive days of work and preferably less between days off.
(f) nurses who are required to rotate shifts being assigned to work either Day shift and Evening shift, or Day shift and Night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of Day shifts assigned as there are Night (or Evening) shifts within each standard rotation pattern, whenever reasonably possible.
(g) A nurse will receive consideration in scheduling to allow them to pursue academic course(s) to further their education. Whenever reasonably possible, subject to patient care requirements, the granting shall be based on the following:
(i) the nurse submits their written request at least eight (8) weeks prior to commencing the academic course(s), and
(ii) another nurse(s) on the unit is (are) prepared to interchange their 'normally' scheduled shifts for the 'normally' scheduled shifts of the nurse attending the academic course(s), as agreed in writing,
(iii) upon completion of the academic course(s) each nurse shall revert to their former rotation pattern. Proof of registration in such course(s) shall be submitted by the nurse upon request.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts shifts, or a portion thereof thereof, shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change changes in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar dayday in which the majority of hours in the shift are worked after midnight. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations rotations shall be planned by the Employer in consultation with the nurse(s) concerned and shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours one (151) regular shifts off between assigned shiftsshifts as defined in Article 1404 herein.
(b) a minimum of two (i2) consecutive days off at one time except on a changeover from Day shift to Evening shift, when a single day off may be given.
(c) a minimum of forty-seven eight (478) days off within each period of four (4) hours consecutive weeks.
(d) alternate weekends off shall be granted as often as reasonably possible.
(e) a maximum of eight (8) consecutive days of work and preferably less between days off.
(f) nurses who are required to rotate shifts being assigned to work either Day shift and Evening shift or Day shift and Night shift. There shall be at one timeleast as great a number of Day shifts assigned as there are Night (or Evening) shifts within each standard rotation pattern, orwhenever reasonably possible.
(g) A nurse will receive consideration in scheduling to allow them to pursue academic course(s) to further their education. Whenever reasonably possible, subject to resident care requirements, the granting shall be based on the following:
(i) they submit their written request at least eight (8) weeks prior to commencing the academic course(s), and
(ii) another nurse(s) on the unit is (are) prepared to interchange their 'normally' scheduled shifts for the 'normally' scheduled shifts of the nurse attending the academic course(s), as agreed in writing,
(iii) upon completion of the academic course(s) each nurse shall revert to their former rotation pattern. Proof of registration in such course(s) shall be submitted by the nurse upon request.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four six (46) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four six (46) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts shifts, or a portion thereof thereof, shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. 1502 It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs or any other supplementary salary costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar dayday (i.e. midnight to midnight). 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:Note: The Float Nurse position schedule may not be part of a master rotation.
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) hours off between assigned shiftsshifts as defined in clause 1404 herein.
(b) a minimum of eight (8) days off within each period of four (4) consecutive weeks.
(c) alternate weekends off shall be granted. Effective December 19, 2002, for newly employed nurses or nurses transferring permanently to a different position, alternate weekends off shall be granted as often as reasonably possible with each nurse receiving a minimum of every third weekend off.
(d) a maximum of four (4) consecutive days of work and preferably less between days off.
(e) upon request, and at the discretion of the Employer, a nurse may be permitted to work permanently on Evening shift or Night shift.
(f) nurses who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either Day shift and Evening shift, or Day shift and Night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of Day shifts assigned as there are Night (or Evening) shifts within each standard rotation pattern. Notwithstanding that a Float Nurse position [nurse working on more than one
(1) unit] may be exempted from the above-noted 50/50 split, efforts will be made to ensure there is an average of the 50/50 split over a six (6) month period.
(g) a nurse will receive consideration in scheduling to allow her/him to pursue academic course(s) to further her/his education. Whenever reasonably possible, subject to resident care requirements, the granting shall be based on the following:
(i) a minimum she/he submits her/his written request at least three (3) months prior to commencing the academic course(s), and
(ii) another nurse(s) on the unit is (are) prepared to interchange her/his 'normally' scheduled shifts for the 'normally' scheduled shifts of forty-seven the nurse attending the academic course(s), as agreed in writing,
(47iii) hours off at one time, orupon completion of the academic course(s) each nurse shall revert to her/his former rotation pattern. Proof of registration in such course(s) shall be submitted by the nurse upon request.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) a maximum of seven (7) consecutive days of work and preferably less between days off. It is understood that eight (8) consecutive days of work may be assigned for the purpose of meeting the requirements of sections 2204 and 2206 inclusive herein
(c) a maximum of eight (8) days off within each period of four (4) consecutive weeks. A single day off shall be permitted except on weekends.
(d) as often as is reasonably possible, nurses shall be hired to work permanently on one (1) shift (i.e. permanent Days, or permanent Evenings, or permanent Nights).
(e) where only “8” hour shifts are worked, a single weekday off may be permitted on a changeover from Day shift to Evening shift or in a staffing pattern that provides alternate weekends off. This is subject to meaningful consultation between the nurses affected and the Union.
(f) alternate weekends off shall be granted unless otherwise mutually agreed.
(g) A nurse will receive consideration in scheduling to allow her/him to pursue academic course(s) to further her/his education. Whenever reasonably possible, subject to resident care requirements, the granting shall be based on the following:
(i) a minimum she/he submits her/his written request at least eight (8) weeks prior to commencing the academic course(s), and
(ii) another nurse(s) on the unit is (are) prepared to interchange her/his 'normally' scheduled shifts for the 'normally' scheduled shifts of forty-seven the nurse attending the academic course(s), as agreed in writing,
(47iii) hours off at one time, orupon completion of the academic course(s) each nurse shall revert to her/his former rotation pattern. Proof of registration in such course(s) shall be submitted by the nurse upon request.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts shifts, or a portion thereof thereof, shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change changes in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar dayday in which the majority of hours in the shift are worked after midnight. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations rotations shall be planned by the Employer in consultation with the nurse(s) concerned and shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours one (151) regular shifts off between assigned shiftsshifts as defined in Article 14.04 herein.
(b) a minimum of two (i2) consecutive days off at one time except on a changeover from Day shift to Evening shift, when a single day off may be given.
(c) a minimum of forty-seven eight (478) days off within each period of four (4) hours consecutive weeks.
(d) alternate weekends off shall be granted as often as reasonably possible.
(e) a maximum of eight (8) consecutive days of work and preferably less between days off.
(f) nurses who are required to rotate shifts being assigned to work either Day shift and Evening shift or Day shift and Night shift. There shall be at one timeleast as great a number of Day shifts assigned as there are Night (or Evening) shifts within each standard rotation pattern, orwhenever reasonably possible.
(g) A nurse will receive consideration in scheduling to allow them to pursue academic course(s) to further their education. Whenever reasonably possible, subject to patient care requirements, the granting shall be based on the following:
(i) they submit their written request at least eight (8) weeks prior to commencing the academic course(s), and
(ii) another nurse(s) on the unit is (are) prepared to interchange their 'normally' scheduled shifts for the 'normally' scheduled shifts of the nurse attending the academic course(s), as agreed in writing,
(iii) upon completion of the academic course(s) each nurse shall revert to their former rotation pattern. Proof of registration in such course(s) shall be submitted by the nurse upon request.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two one (21) weeks week prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts shifts, or a portion thereof thereof, shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. 1502 It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs or any other supplementary salary costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar dayday (i.e. midnight to midnight). 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:Note: The Float Nurse position schedule may not be part of a master rotation.
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) hours off between assigned shiftsshifts as defined in clause 1404 herein.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one timetime except in a staffing pattern that provides for two (2) weekends out of three (3) off, orwhen a single day off may be given.
(c) a minimum of eight (8) days off within each period of four (4) consecutive weeks.
(d) two (2) of every three (3) weekends off shall be granted to each nurse as much as reasonably possible. However, each nurse shall be granted not less than alternate weekends. Effective December 19, 2002, for newly employed nurses or nurses transferring permanently to a different position, alternate weekends off shall be granted as often as reasonably possible with each nurse receiving a minimum of every third weekend off.
(e) a maximum of five (5) consecutive days of work and preferably less between days off.
(f) upon request, a nurse may be permitted to work permanently on Evening shift or Night shift.
(g) nurses who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either Day shift and Evening shift, or Day shift and Night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of Day shifts assigned as there are Night (or Evening) shifts within each standard rotation pattern. Notwithstanding that a Float Nurse position [nurse working on more than one
(1) unit] may be exempted from the above-noted 50/50 split, efforts will be made to ensure there is an average of the 50/50 split over a six (6) month period.
(h) a nurse will receive consideration in scheduling to allow her/him to pursue academic course(s) to further her/his education. Whenever reasonably possible, subject to resident care requirements, the granting shall be based on the following:
(i) she/he submits her/his written request at least three (3) months prior to commencing the academic course(s), and
(ii) another nurse(s) on the unit is (are) prepared to interchange her/his 'normally' scheduled shifts for the 'normally' scheduled shifts of the nurse attending the academic course(s), as agreed in writing,
(iii) upon completion of the academic course(s) each nurse shall revert to her/his former rotation pattern. Proof of registration in such course(s) shall be submitted by the nurse upon request.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, granted if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of at least fifteen hours (15) consecutive hours off duty between assigned shiftsshift changeover; e.g. Nights to Days, etc.
(b) not more than twenty (20) working days per four week period
(c) a minimum of eight (8) days off within two (2) consecutive bi-weekly periods
(d) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof portions thereof, shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possibleA decision will be communicated to the Nurse(s) without delay, interchanges in posted shifts when requests are to be completed within the posted shift schedulereceived. 1502 It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit floor shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a A minimum of fifteen hours (15) hours off between assigned scheduled shifts.;
(b) (i) Employer attempting to grant a minimum of forty-seven forty -seven (47) consecutive hours off at one timetime if reasonably possible;
(c) A minimum of eight (8) days off within two (2) consecutive bi-weekly periods;
(d) Alternate weekends off shall be granted as often as reasonably possible;
(e) Nurses shall work permanently on one (1) of the three (3) shifts, oror if required to rotate, shall be assigned to work either Day shift and Evening shift or Day shift and Night shift. Where possible, there shall be as great a number of Day shifts assigned as there are Night (or Evening) shifts within each standard rotation pattern. Where possible, no nurse shall be required to remain on Evening and/or Night shift for a period longer than two (2) weeks when they are required to rotate;
(f) A maximum of seven (7) consecutive days of work between days off and preferably less;
(g) A nurse will receive consideration in scheduling to allow her/him to pursue academic course(s) to further her/his education. Whenever reasonably possible, subject to resident care requirements, the granting shall be based on the following:
(i) she/he submits her/his written request at least eight (8) weeks prior to commencing the academic course(s), and
(ii) another nurse(s) on the unit is (are) prepared to interchange her/his 'normally' scheduled shifts for the 'normally' scheduled shifts of the nurse attending the academic course(s), as agreed in writing,
(iii) upon completion of the academic course(s) each nurse shall revert to her/his former rotation pattern. Proof of registration in such course(s) shall be submitted by the nurse upon request. 1505 The shift commencing at or about midnight shall be considered as the first shift of each working day.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof portions thereof, shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possibleA decision will be communicated to the Nurse(s) without delay, interchanges in posted shifts when requests are to be completed within the posted shift schedulereceived. 1502 It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a A minimum of fifteen hours (15) hours off between assigned scheduled shifts.;
(b) (i) Employer attempting to grant a minimum of forty-seven forty -seven (47) consecutive hours off at one time, ortime if reasonably possible;
(c) i) A minimum of eight (8) days off within two (2) consecutive bi-weekly periods;
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) hours off between assigned shiftsat one time for full-time nurses.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) where only “8” hour shifts are worked, a single weekday off may be permitted on a changeover from Day shift to Evening shift or in a staffing pattern that provides alternate weekends off. This is subject to meaningful consultation between the nurses affected and the Union
(c) a maximum of eight (8) days off within each period of four (4) consecutive weeks. A single day off shall be permitted except on weekends.
(d) alternate weekends off shall be granted unless otherwise mutually agreed.
(e) a maximum of seven (7) consecutive days of work and preferably less between days off.
(f) nurses who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either Day shift and Evening shift, or Day shift and Night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of Day shifts assigned as there are Night (or Evening) shifts within each standard rotation pattern.
(g) A nurse will receive consideration in scheduling to allow her/him to pursue academic course(s) to further her/his education. Whenever reasonably possible, subject to patient care requirements, the granting shall be based on the following:
(i) a minimum she/he submits her/his written request at least eight (8) weeks prior to commencing the academic course(s), and
(ii) another nurse(s) on the unit is (are) prepared to interchange her/his 'normally' scheduled shifts for the 'normally' scheduled shifts of forty-seven the nurse attending the academic course(s), as agreed in writing,
(47iii) hours off at one time, orupon completion of the academic course(s) each nurse shall revert to her/his former rotation pattern. Proof of registration in such course(s) shall be submitted by the nurse upon request.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two one (21) weeks week prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts shifts, or a portion thereof thereof, shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. 1502 It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs or any other supplementary salary costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar dayday (i.e. midnight to midnight). 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:.
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) hours off between assigned shiftsshifts as defined in clause 1404 herein.
(b) a minimum of eight (8) days off within each period of four (4) consecutive weeks.
(c) alternate weekends off shall be granted. Effective December 19, 2002, for newly employed nurses or nurses transferring permanently to a different position, alternate weekends off shall be granted as often as reasonably possible with each nurse receiving a minimum of every third weekend off.
(d) a maximum of five (5) consecutive days of work and preferably less between days off.
(e) upon request, and at the discretion of the Employer, a nurse may be permitted to work permanently on Evening shift or Night shift.
(f) nurses who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either Day shift and Evening shift, or Day shift and Night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of Day shifts assigned as there are Night (or Evening) shifts within each standard rotation pattern.
(g) a nurse will receive consideration in scheduling to allow her/him to pursue academic course(s) to further her/his education. Whenever reasonably possible, subject to resident care requirements, the granting shall be based on the following:
(i) a minimum she/he submits her/his written request at least three (3) months prior to commencing the academic course(s), and
(ii) another nurse(s) on the unit is (are) prepared to interchange her/his 'normally' scheduled shifts for the 'normally' scheduled shifts of forty-seven the nurse attending the academic course(s), as agreed in writing,
(47iii) hours off at one time, orupon completion of the academic course(s) each nurse shall revert to her/his former rotation pattern. Proof of registration in such course(s) shall be submitted by the nurse upon request.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first last shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) (i) each nurse shall receive a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, orexcept that a single day may be assigned:
(i) on a changeover from Day shift to Night shift provided that three
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the posting of the schedule, and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. A decision shall be communicated to the nurse within one (1) week of the request. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, possible interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in Change of shifts or days off initiated by the nurses nurse and approved in advance by the Employer shall not result in overtime any added costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. However for the purposes of shift scheduling the Night shift shall appear on the posted shift schedule as the last shift of the day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen 15 hours (15) off between assigned shiftsshifts as defined in Article 1404.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted made in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting the requested dates and granted, if possible in a decision shall be communicated to the judgment of the Employernurse without undue delay. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, to the Director of Care or the Assistant Director of Care, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts shift(s) with the applicant. It is understood the applicant will make the request at least eight (8) hours in advance, where reasonably possible. Such changes may be approved by the nurse in charge in the absence of the Director of Care or the Assistant Director of Care. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar working day. (2300 - 0715 hours). 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit neighborhood shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) alternate weekends off shall be granted as often as reasonably possible, with each nurse receiving a minimum of every third weekend off.
(b) nurses may be required to work permanently on one (1) shift (i.e. permanent Days or permanent Evenings or permanent Nights). Nurses who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either Day shift and Evening shift, or Day shift and Night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of Day shifts assigned as there are Night (or Evening) shifts within each standard rotation pattern, whenever reasonably possible.
(c) a minimum of fifteen and one-half (15.5) hours (15) off between assigned shiftsshifts unless otherwise mutually agreed between the Employer and the nurse.
(bd) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two one (21) weeks week prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 A decision shall be communicated to the nurse within one (1) week of the request. Requests for interchanges in posted shifts shifts, or a portion thereof thereof, shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicantapplicant and are subject to the approval of the Administrator (or Designate). Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. 1502 It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs or any other supplementary salary costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar dayday (i.e. midnight to midnight). 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:.
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) hours off between assigned shiftsshifts as defined in Article 1404 herein.
(b) a minimum of eight (8) days off within each period of four (4) consecutive weeks.
(c) alternate weekends off shall be granted. Effective December 19, 2002, for newly employed nurses or nurses transferring permanently to a different position, alternate weekends off shall be granted as often as reasonably possible with each nurse receiving a minimum of every third weekend off.
(d) a maximum of five (5) consecutive days of work and preferably less between days off.
(e) upon request, and at the discretion of the Employer, a nurse may be permitted to work permanently on Evening shift or Night shift.
(f) nurses who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either Day shift and Evening shift, or Day shift and Night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of Day shifts assigned as there are Night (or Evening) shifts within each standard rotation pattern.
(g) a nurse will receive consideration in scheduling to allow them to pursue academic course(s) to further their education. Whenever reasonably possible, subject to resident care requirements, the granting shall be based on the following:
(i) a minimum the nurse submits their written request at least three (3) months prior to commencing the academic course(s), and
(ii) another nurse(s) on the unit is (are) prepared to interchange their 'normally' scheduled shifts for the 'normally' scheduled shifts of forty-seven the nurse attending the academic course(s), as agreed in writing,
(47iii) hours off at one time, orupon completion of the academic course(s) each nurse shall revert to their former rotation pattern. Proof of registration in such course(s) shall be submitted by the nurse upon request.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) hours off between assigned shiftsshifts as defined in Article 1404 herein.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts shifts, or a portion thereof, or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar dayday (i.e. midnight to midnight). 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, orshifts as defined in Article 1404 herein..
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two four (24) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) a maximum of seven (7) consecutive days of work and preferably less between days off. It is understood that eight (8) consecutive days of work may be assigned for the purpose of meeting the requirements of sections 2204 and 2206 inclusive herein
(c) a maximum of eight (8) days off within each period of four (4) consecutive weeks. A single day off shall be permitted except on weekends.
(d) as often as is reasonably possible, nurses shall be hired to work permanently on one (1) shift (i.e. permanent Days, or permanent Evenings, or permanent Nights). Nurses who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either Day shift and Evening shift, or Day shift and Night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of Day shifts assigned as there are Night (or Evening) shifts within each standard rotation pattern whenever reasonably possible.
(e) where only “8” hour shifts are worked, a single weekday off may be permitted on a changeover from Day shift to Evening shift or in a staffing pattern that provides alternate weekends off. This is subject to meaningful consultation between the nurses affected and the Union.
(f) alternate weekends off shall be granted unless otherwise mutually agreed.
(g) A nurse will receive consideration in scheduling to allow her/him to pursue academic course(s) to further her/his education. Whenever reasonably possible, subject to resident care requirements, the granting shall be based on the following:
(i) a minimum she/he submits her/his written request at least eight (8) weeks prior to commencing the academic course(s), and
(ii) another nurse(s) on the unit is (are) prepared to interchange her/his 'normally' scheduled shifts for the 'normally' scheduled shifts of forty-seven the nurse attending the academic course(s), as agreed in writing,
(47iii) hours off at one time, orupon completion of the academic course(s) each nurse shall revert to her/his former rotation pattern. Proof of registration in such course(s) shall be submitted by the nurse upon request.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) a minimum of eight (8) days off within each period of four (4) consecutive weeks.
(c) alternate weekends off, a weekend being Saturday and Sunday.
(d) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. Requests for interchanges shall be granted if reasonably possible, including considering the length of notice provided by the nurse and shall receive a prompt reply. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two one (21) weeks week prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first last shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: • Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned • Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. • The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. • At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. • Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
(b) a maximum of seven (7) consecutive days of work and preferably less between days off. It is understood that eight (8) consecutive days of work may be assigned for the purpose of meeting the requirements of sections 2204 and 2206 inclusive herein
(c) a maximum of eight (8) days off within each period of four (4) consecutive weeks. A single day off shall be permitted except on weekends.
(d) as often as is reasonably possible, nurses shall be hired to work permanently on one (1) shift (i.e. permanent Days, or permanent Evenings, or permanent Nights).
(e) where only “8” hour shifts are worked, a single weekday off may be permitted on a changeover from Day shift to Evening shift or in a staffing pattern that provides alternate weekends off. This is subject to meaningful consultation between the nurses affected and the Union.
(f) alternate weekends off shall be granted unless otherwise mutually agreed.
(g) A nurse will receive consideration in scheduling to allow her/him to pursue academic course(s) to further her/his education. Whenever reasonably possible, subject to resident care requirements, the granting shall be based on the following:
(i) a minimum she/he submits her/his written request at least eight (8) weeks prior to commencing the academic course(s), and
(ii) another nurse(s) on the unit is (are) prepared to interchange her/his 'normally' scheduled shifts for the 'normally' scheduled shifts of forty-seven the nurse attending the academic course(s), as agreed in writing,
(47iii) hours off at one time, orupon completion of the academic course(s) each nurse shall revert to her/his former rotation pattern. Proof of registration in such course(s) shall be submitted by the nurse upon request.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
Shift Schedules. 1501 Shift schedules for a minimum of a four (4) week period shall be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the beginning of the scheduled period. Shifts within the minimum four (4) week period shall not be altered after posting except by mutual agreement between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer. Requests for specific days off duty shall be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to posting and granted, if possible in the judgment of the Employer. 1502 Requests for interchanges in posted shifts or a portion thereof shall also be submitted in writing, co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange shifts with the applicant. Where reasonably possible, interchanges in posted shifts are to be completed within the posted shift schedule. It is understood that any change in shifts or days off initiated by the nurses and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1503 Night shift shall be considered as the first shift of each calendar day. 1504 Master rotations for each nursing unit shall be planned by the Employer in meaningful consultation with the nurse(s) concerned. The process for meaningful consultation shall include: Employer proposes a master rotation including the Employer established criteria and provides to Nurses concerned Nurses are provided reasonable time to submit feedback and/or an alternate master rotation for consideration. The amended or new master rotation is provided to Nurses for review. Nurses are provided with a reasonable time to submit feedback. At each step of the consultation process the Union will be provided with the new or revised master rotation to ensure contract compliance. Employer has the sole discretion to select the new master rotation and provides rationale for the selection. Master Rotations shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the nurse(s) concerned and the Employer, observe the conditions listed hereinafter:
(a) a minimum of fifteen hours (15) off between assigned shifts.
shifts (b) (i) a minimum of forty-seven (47) hours off at one time, or
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Collective Agreement
