Innovative Scheduling. Schedules which are inconsistent with the Collective Agreement provisions may be developed in order to improve quality of working life, support continuity of resident care, ensure adequate staffing resources, and support cost-efficiency. The parties agree that such innovative schedules may be determined locally by the Home and the Union subject to the following principles:
(a) Such schedules shall be established by mutual agreement of the Home and the Union;
(b) These schedules may pertain to full-time and/or part-time employees;
(c) The introduction of such schedules and trial periods, if any, shall be determined by the local parties. Such schedules may be discontinued by either party with notice as determined through local negotiations;
(d) Upon written agreement of the Home and the Union, the parties may agree to amend collective agreement provisions to accommodate any innovative unit schedules;
(e) It is understood and agreed that these arrangements are based on individual circumstances and each agreement is made on a without prejudice or precedent basis.
(f) It is understood and agreed that these arrangements can be utilized for temporary job postings for seasonal coverage (e.g. weekend workers, etc.).
Innovative Scheduling. Innovative schedules other than those currently provided for in this Appendix 5 of Local provisions and which fall under Article 13.03 of the central portion of the collective agreement will only be implemented on a unit upon the mutual agreement of the parties. All parameters related to the introduction, discontinuation, voting process, trial periods and scheduling will be agreed upon in writing.
Innovative Scheduling. Schedules other than those that may be included in the Collective Agreement may be developed in order to improve the quality of working life, support continuity of patient care, ensure adequate staffing resources, and support cost efficiency. The parties agree that such innovative schedules may be determined locally by the Employer and the Union subject to the following principles:
(a) Such schedules shall be established by mutual agreement of the Employer and the Union;
(b) These schedules may pertain to full-time and/or part-time nurses;
(c) The introduction of such schedules and trial periods, if any, shall be determined by the parties and shall be appended to the Collective Agreement. Such schedules may be discontinued by either party with notice as pre-determined between the parties;
(d) Upon written agreement of the Employer and the Union, the parties may agree to amend collective agreement provisions to accommodate any innovative schedules.
Innovative Scheduling. An innovative schedule is defined as a work schedule that requires a change, modification or waiver of any provisions of this Agreement. Written innovative work schedules may be established by mutual agreement between the Medical Center and the nurse involved. Where innovative schedules are utilized, the Employer retains the right to revert back to a normal work schedule or the work schedule which was in effect immediately prior to the innovative schedule, after at least fourteen (14) days’ advance notice to the nurse pursuant to Section 6.5. The nurse also retains the right to revert back to a normal schedule in the next posted schedule provided notice is given at least fifteen (15) calendar days before the posting of the schedule.
Innovative Scheduling. Prior to initiating Weekend or Individual Special Circumstance arrangements as per Article 13 of the Central Hospital Collective Agreement, the Hospital will notify and meet with the Union to discuss and develop any necessary guidelines that will govern the particulars when introducing innovative scheduling.
Innovative Scheduling. Schedules which are inconsistent with the Collective Agreement provisions may be developed in order to improve quality of working life, support continuity of resident care, ensure adequate staffing resources, and support cost-efficiency:
(a) Such schedules shall be established by mutual agreement of the home(s) and the Association;
(b) These schedules may pertain to full-time and/or part-time employees;
(c) The introduction of such schedules and trial periods, if any, shall be determined by the parties. Such schedules may be discontinued by either party with ninety (90) days notice.
(d) Upon written agreement of the home(s) and the Association, the parties may agree to amend collective agreement provisions to accommodate any Innovative unit schedules;
(e) It is understood and agreed that these arrangements are based on individual circumstances and each agreement is made on a without prejudice or precedent basis, and will be brought to the attention of the Union a minimum of twenty-one (21) days prior to any changes being implemented.
Innovative Scheduling. The parties agree in principle that if an evening shift is to be scheduled before a weekend off, the next scheduled shift will be evening on Monday. The Friday evening schedule before a weekend off shall not be scheduled on normal basis.
Innovative Scheduling. Day 2 Night (2D2N) Rotations
Innovative Scheduling. Other innovative work days and work periods may be utilized on a trial basis only with mutual agreement in writing between the Hospital, the Association and the individual nurse. After completion of the trial period (not to exceed 6 months), the Hospital, the Association and the individual nurse may agree that the new flexible work plan should be implemented on a permanent basis.
Innovative Scheduling. Either party wishing to introduce innovative scheduling will provide recommendations for discussion and negotiation as per Article 13.03 of the Central Agreement.
