Common use of Supernumerary Nurses Clause in Contracts

Supernumerary Nurses. The Health Centre may introduce supernumerary positions to be offered to newly graduated nurses. Where such positions are introduced, the following will apply: (a) Only so many positions will be created as are covered by government funding for supernumerary positions. (b) New graduated nurses are defined as those nurses who have graduated from a nursing program or refresher program within the last year. (c) No assignment will be made to supernumerary positions without prior discussion with the local Association as to where the supernumerary nurses will be assigned, what will be expected of them, and what mentoring arrangement will apply (see (f) below). (d) Such positions will not be subject to internal postings or request for transfer processes outlined in Article 10.07. (e) Such nurses will be full-time and covered by the full-time collective agreement; (f) Such nurses will be in formal mentorship arrangements in accordance with Article 9.07(c). (g) The duration of such supernumerary appointments will be for the period of funding or such other period as the agreed. (h) Such nurses will not be permitted to transfer out of the supernumerary position on the unit for the duration of the supernumerary appointment; (i) Such nurses can apply for posted positions after the probationary period is completed but cannot transfer until completion of the supernumerary appointment. (j) If the nurse has not successfully posted into a permanent position by the end of the supernumerary appointment, she/he will be reclassified as casual part- time and this will not be considered a lay-off and the nurse will not be reassigned. (k) The Health Centre bears the onus of demonstrating that such positions are supernumerary. (l) The Association will be provided with such written information as it may reasonably require regarding each supernumerary position. (m) In the event of a layoff in the area of assignment of the supernumerary nurse, either the Health Centre or the Local Association may require that the supernumerary nurse shall be first laid off.

Supernumerary Nurses. The Health Centre may introduce supernumerary positions to be offered to newly graduated nurses. Where such positions are introduced, the following will apply: (a) Only so many positions will be created as are covered by government funding for supernumerary positions. (b) New graduated nurses are defined as those nurses who have graduated from a nursing program or refresher program within the last year. (c) No assignment will be made to supernumerary positions without prior discussion with the local Association as to where the supernumerary nurses will be assigned, what will be expected of them, and what mentoring arrangement will apply (see (f) below). (d) Such positions will not be subject to internal postings or request for transfer processes outlined in Article 10.07. (e) Such nurses will be full-time and covered by the full-time collective agreement; (f) Such nurses will be in formal mentorship arrangements in accordance with Article 9.07(c). (g) The duration of such supernumerary appointments will be for the period of funding or such other period as the agreed. (h) Such nurses will not be permitted to transfer out of the supernumerary position on the unit for the duration of the supernumerary appointment;. (i) Such nurses can apply for posted positions after the probationary period is completed but cannot transfer until completion of the supernumerary appointment. (j) If the nurse has not successfully posted into a permanent position by the end of the supernumerary appointment, she/he will be reclassified as casual part- part-time and this will not be considered a lay-off and the nurse will not be reassigned. (k) The Health Centre bears the onus of demonstrating that such positions are supernumerary. (l) The Association will be provided with such written information as it may reasonably require regarding each supernumerary position. (m) In the event of a layoff in the area of assignment of the supernumerary nurse, either the Health Centre or the Local Association may require that the supernumerary nurse shall be first laid off.

Supernumerary Nurses. The Health Centre may introduce supernumerary positions to be offered to newly graduated nurses. Where such positions are introduced, the following will apply: (a) Only so many positions will be created as are covered by government funding for supernumerary positions. (b) New graduated nurses are defined as those nurses who have graduated from a nursing program or refresher program within the last year. (c) No assignment will be made to supernumerary positions without prior discussion with the local Association Union as to where the supernumerary nurses will be assigned, what will be expected of them, and what mentoring arrangement will apply (see (f) below). (d) Such positions will not be subject to internal postings or request for transfer processes outlined in Article 10.07. (e) Such nurses will be full-time and covered by the full-time collective agreement; (f) Such nurses will be in formal mentorship arrangements in accordance with Article 9.07(c). (g) The duration of such supernumerary appointments will be for the period of funding or such other period as the agreed. (h) Such nurses will not be permitted to transfer out of the supernumerary position on the unit for the duration of the supernumerary appointment;. (i) Such nurses can apply for posted positions after the probationary period is completed but cannot transfer until completion of the supernumerary appointment. (j) If the nurse has not successfully posted into a permanent position by the end of the supernumerary appointment, she/he they will be reclassified as casual part- part-time and this will not be considered a lay-off and the nurse will not be reassigned. (k) The Health Centre bears the onus of demonstrating that such positions are supernumerary. (l) The Association Union will be provided with such written information as it may reasonably require regarding each supernumerary position. (m) In the event of a layoff in the area of assignment of the supernumerary nurse, either the Health Centre or the Local Association Union may require that the supernumerary nurse shall be first laid off.