Common use of Hospital Central Agreement March Clause in Contracts

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time position, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over unavailability of a representative of the Association shall not delay any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless provided hereinmeeting regarding layoffs or staff reductions. Where a full-time employee on vacancy occurs in a position following a layoff is the successful candidate for hereunder as a vacant part-time result of which a nurse has been transferred to another position, she or he shall retain recall rights the affected nurse will be offered the opportunity to return to her or his former position providing such vacancy occurs within six (6) months of the date of layoff. Where the nurse returns to her or his former position there shall be no obligation to consider the vacancy under Article Where the nurse refuses the opportunity to return to her or his former position the nurse shall advise the Hospital in writing. No reduction in the hours of work shall take place to prevent or reduce the impact of a layoff without the consent of the Association. All regular part-time and full-time nurses represented by the Association who are on layoff will be given a job opportunity in the full-time bargaining unit and regular part-time categories before any new nurse is hired into either category. Full-time and part-time layoff and recall rights shall be separate. Casual part-time nurses shall not be utilized while full-time or regular part-time nurses remain on layoff, unless the provisions of Article have been complied with or unless the matter is covered by local scheduling. No new nurses shall be hired until all those nurses who retain the right to be recalled have been given an opportunity to return to work. In this Article a "vacant position" shall mean a position for which the posting process has been completed and no successful applicant has been appointed. The option to accept a layoff as provided in this Article includes the right of an employee to absent her or himself from the workplace. Where there are vacant positions available under Article but the nurse is not qualified to perform the available work, and if such nurse is not able to displace another nurse under Article the nurse will be provided with the necessary training up to sixteen (16) weeks' training to enable the nurse to become qualified for one of the vacant positions. In determining the position for which training will be provided the Hospital shall take account of the nurse's stated preference. Hospital Agreement March When nurses would otherwise be recalled pursuant to Article but none of the nurses on the recall list are qualified to perform the available work the Hospitalwill provide necessary training up to sixteen (16) weeks to nurses, in order of seniority, to enable them to become qualified to perform the available work. Where a nurse receives training under this provision, she or he need not be considered for any further vacancies for a period of six (6) months from the date of her she or his layoffhe is placed in the position. This shall also apply to a Full-time and regular part-time employee on layoff who is nurses shall be recalled in the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising order of seniority unless otherwise agreed between the Hospital and filing the local Association, subject to the following provisions, provided that a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority nurse recalled is qualified to perform the available work: Full-time and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by regular part-time nurses on layoff may notify the Hospital of their interest in accepting occasional vacancies and/or temporary vacancies which may arise and for which they are qualified. Such notification of interest shall state any restrictions on the type of assignment which a nurse is willing to accept, and shall remain so until December followingvalid for six weeks. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of However if a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by nurse declines an occasional or temporary vacancy the Hospital in shall not be obliged to call upon the preceding monthnurse again during the balance of such period. Unsuccessful applicants will be notifiedFor the purposes of this article, an "occasional vacancy" shall mean an assignment which is anticipated not to exceed five shifts (37.5 hours). The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses Occasional vacancies shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the offered first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority layoff who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular have expressed interest, and if no such part-time nursenurse accepts then to full-time nurses on layoff who have expressed interest, consideration will be given and if no such full-time nurse accepts then to casual part-time nurses nurses. For the purposes of this article, a "temporary vacancy" shall mean an assignment which is anticipated to exceed five shifts (37.5 hours). Temp- orary vacancies which arise in the full-time bargaining unit shall be offered by seniority first to full-time nurses on the basis of layoff who have expressed interest, and if no such full-time nurse accepts then by seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer regular part-time nurses on layoff who have expressed interest, and if no such work part-time nurse accepts then to casual part-time nurses. Temporary vacancies which arise in the part-time unit shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made be offered by seniorityfirst to fill the vacancy. Where regular part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancieson layoff who have expressed interest, and if no such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated accepts then by seniority to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary on layoff who have expressed interest, and if no such full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular nurse accepts then to casual part-time nurses.. A nurse to whom an occasional or temporary vacancy is offered may accept or decline such vacancy and in either case shall maintain her or his position on the recall list. The acceptance of a temporary vacancy that is anticipated to exceed sixty

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time position, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and Hospitaland filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. , Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future post Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. , Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time position, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these Inthese circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and Hospitaland filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the Notwithstandingthe level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become become. effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over unavailability of a representative of the Association shall not delay any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless provided hereinmeeting regarding layoffs or staff reductions. Where a full-time employee on vacancy occurs in a position following a layoff is the successful candidate for hereunder as a vacant part-time result of which a nurse has been transferred to another position, she or he shall retain recall rights the affected nurse will be offered the opportunity to return to her or his former position providing such vacancy occurs within six (6) months of the date of layoff. Where the nurse returns to her or his former position there shall be no obligation to consider the vacancy under Article Where the nurse refuses the opportunity to return to her or his former position the nurse shall advise the Hospital in writing. No reduction in the hours of work shall take place to prevent or reduce the impact of a layoff without the consent of the Association. All regular part-time and full-time nurses represented by the Association who are on layoff will be given a job opportunity in the full-time bargaining unit and regular part-time categories before any new nurse is hired into either category. Full-time and part-time layoff and recall rights shall be separate. Casual part-time nurses shall not be utilized while full-time or regular part-time nurses remain on layoff, unless the provisions of Article have been complied with or unless the matter is covered by local scheduling. No new nurses shall be hired until all those nurses who retain the right to be recalled have been given an opportunity to return to work. In this Article a "vacant position" shall mean a position for which the posting process has been completed and no successful applicant has been appointed. The option to accept a layoff as provided in this Article includes the right of an employee to absent her or himself from the workplace. Where there are vacant positions available under Article but the nurse is not qualified to perform the available work, and if such nurse is not able to displace another nurse under Article the nurse will be provided with the necessary training up to sixteen (16) weeks' training to enable the nurse to become qualified for one of the vacant positions. In determining the position for which training will be provided the Hospital shall take account of the nurse's stated preference. When nurses would otherwise be recalled pursuant to Article but none of the nurses on the recall list are qualified to perform the available work the Hospitalwill provide necessary training up to sixteen (16) weeks to nurses, in order of seniority, to enable them to become qualified to perform the available work. Where a nurse receives training under this provision, she or he need not be considered for any further vacancies for a period of six (6) months from the date of her she or his layoffhe is placed in the position. This shall also apply to a Full-time and regular part-time employee on layoff who is nurses shall be recalled in the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising order of seniority unless otherwise agreed between the Hospital and filing the local Association, subject to the following provisions, provided that a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority nurse recalled is qualified to perform the available work: Full-time and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by regular part-time nurses on layoff may notify the Hospital of their interest in accepting occasional vacancies and/or temporary vacancies which may arise and for which they are qualified. Such notification of interest shall state any restrictions on the type of assignment which a nurse is willing to accept, and shall remain so until December followingvalid for six weeks. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of However if a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by nurse declines an occasional or temporary vacancy the Hospital in shall not be obliged to call upon the preceding monthnurse again during the balance of such period. Unsuccessful applicants will be notifiedFor the purposes of this article, an "occasional vacancy" shall mean an assignment which is anticipated not to exceed five shifts (37.5 hours). The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses Occasional vacancies shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the offered first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority layoff who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular have expressed interest, and if no such part-time nursenurse accepts then to full-time nurses on layoff who have expressed interest, consideration will be given and if no such full-time nurse accepts then to casual part-time nurses nurses. For the purposes of this article, a "temporary vacancy" shall mean an assignment which is anticipated to exceed five shifts (37.5 hours). Temp- orary vacancies which arise in the full-time bargaining unit shall be offered by seniority first to full-time nurses on the basis of layoff who have expressed interest, and if no such full-time nurse accepts then by seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer regular part-time nurses on layoff who have expressed interest, and if no such work part-time nurse accepts then to casual part-time nurses. Temporary vacancies which arise in the part-time unit shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made be offered by seniorityfirst to fill the vacancy. Where regular part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancieson layoff who have expressed interest, and if no such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated accepts then by seniority to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary on layoff who have expressed interest, and if no such full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular nurse accepts then to casual part-time nurses.. A nurse to whom an occasional or temporary vacancy is offered may accept or decline such vacancy and in either case shall maintain her or his position on the recall list. The acceptance of a temporary vacancy that is anticipated to exceed sixty

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time position, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the Notwithstandingthe level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time par&-time nurses.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time position, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time position, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have Where a nurse receives training under this Agreement, unless provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time positionprovision, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit need not be considered for any further vacancies for a period of six (6) months from the date of her she or his layoffhe is placed in the position. This shall also apply to a Full-time and regular part-time employee on layoff who is nurses shall be recalled in the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising order of seniority unless otherwise agreed between the Hospital and filing the local Association, subject to the following provisions, provided that a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority nurse recalled is qualified to perform the available work: Full-time and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by regular part-time nurses on layoff may notify the Hospital of their interest in accepting occasional vacancies and/or temporary vacancies which may arise and for which they are qualified. Such notification of interest shall state any restrictions on the type of assignment which a nurse is willing to accept, and shall remain so until December followingvalid for six weeks. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of However if a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by nurse declines an occasional or temporary vacancy the Hospital in shall not be obliged to call upon the preceding monthnurse again during the balance of such period. Unsuccessful applicants will be notifiedFor the purposes of this article, an "occasional vacancy" shall mean an assignment which is anticipated not to exceed five shifts (37.5 hours). The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses Occasional vacancies shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the offered first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority layoff who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular have expressed interest, and if no such part-time nursenurse accepts then to full-time nurses on layoffwho have expressed interest, consideration will be given and if no such full-time nurse accepts then to casual part-time nurses nurses. For the purposes of this article, a "temporary vacancy" shall mean an assignment which is anticipated to exceed five shifts (37.5 hours). Temporary vacancies which arise in the full-time bargaining unit shall be offered by seniority first to full-time nurses on the basis of layoff who have expressed interest, and if no such full-time nurse accepts then by seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer regular part-time nurses on layoff who have expressed interest, and if no such work part- time nurse accepts then to casual part-time nurses. Temporary vacancies which arise in the part-time unit shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made be offered by seniority first to fill the vacancy. Where regular part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancieson layoff who have expressed interest, and if no such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered nurse accepts then by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated seniority to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary on layoff who have expressed interest, and ifno such full-time vacancies nurse accepts then to casual part- time nurses. A nurse to whom an occasional or temporary vacancy is offered may accept or decline such vacancy and in either case shall maintain her or his position on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.recall list. The acceptance of a temporary vacancy that is anticipated to exceed sixty

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees duration of such supernumerary appointments will be for the period of funding (currently months) or such other period as the local parties may have under this Agreementagree; Such nurses will not be permitted to transfer out of the supernumerary position on the unit for the duration of the supernumerary appointment; Such nurses can apply for posted positions after the probationary period is completed but cannot transfer until completion of the supernumerary appointment; If the nurse has not successfully posted into a permanent position by the end of the supernumerary appointment, unless provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant will be reclassified as casual part-time and this will not be considered a lay-off and the nurse will not be reassigned; The Hospital bears the onus of demonstrating that such positions are supernumerary; The Association will be provided with such written information as it may reasonably require regarding each supernumerary position, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position ; In the event of a layoff in the full-time bargaining unit for area of assignment of the supernumerary nurse, either the Hospital or the Local Association may require that the supernumerary nurse shall be first laid off. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING RE: REDESIGN agrees to establish a period provincial working group with the Participating Hospitals consisting of six (6) at least representatives from each side to investigate sick leave utilization and the Hospitals’ proposed changes to with a view to addressing the Hospitals’ concerns and to make recommendations to the parties on appropriate changes to be made to The working group will have access to expertise and resources as appropriate. The working group will commence meeting within months from of the date of her or his layoffthe award. This shall also apply The working group will arrange its activities in order to a part-time employee on layoff who is endeavour to arrive at recommendations for the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as parties in advance of the date it is received next round of negotiations or such longer period as the working group may agree. The time spent by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests members on the working group will be considered deemed time worked and members will be compensated at their regular straight time hourly rate. members on the working group will be granted such time off as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled is deemed necessary to participate in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable mannerwork. Hospital Central Agreement -March Article Absence Effect on Benefit Payment Absence Effect on Seniority Access to Files Accommodation INDEX SUBJECT MATTER GUIDE Collective Agreement Expiry Date: March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty Article Number Number Advance Sick Time while awaiting Payment Advancement on Salary Grid Agency usage Ambulance Escort Appendices, etc.: Appendix Grievance Form Appendix Independent Assessment Committee Appendix Local issues Appendix Professional Responsibility Complaint Form Appendix Letters of Understanding Arbitration Benefits Review Bereavement During Vacation Bumping In, Call-back Cancellation of Shift as lay-off Carriage of Grievance by Union Casual Nurse (60definition) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves Central Bargaining Process Certificate of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion Registration Change of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim Address Committees: Central Negotiating Team Grievance Committee Committee Joint Occupational Health Safety Committee Negotiating committee Professional Development Committee Workload Complaint Assessment Committee Computer Technology Training Controlled Acts Contracting Out Counseling Letters Credit for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.Recent Related Experience Deemed Termination Demotion Discharge Discipline Removal from File Dues deduction Discrimination Prohibited Hospital Central Agreement -March Education Allowance Flu Vaccine Article

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over unavailability of a representativeof the Association shall not delay any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless provided hereinmeeting regarding layoffs or staff reductions. Where a full-time employee on vacancy occurs in a position following a layoff is the successful candidate for hereunder as a vacant part-time result of which a nurse has been transferred to another position, she or he shall retain recall rights the affected nurse will be offered the opportunity to return to her or his former position providing such vacancy occurs within six (6) months of the date of layoff. Where the nurse returns to her or his former position there shall be no obligation to consider the vacancy under Article Where the nurse refuses the opportunity to return to her or his former position the nurse shall advise the Hospital in writing. No reduction in the hours of work shall take place to prevent or reduce the impact of a layoff without the consent of the Association. All regular part-time and full-time nurses represented by the Association who are on layoff will be given a job opportunity in the full-time bargaining unit and regular part-time categories before any new nurse is hired into either category. Full-time and part-time layoff and recall rights shall be separate. Casual part-time nurses shall not be utilized full-time or regular part-time nurses remain on layoff, unless the provisionsof Article have been complied with or unless the matter is covered by local scheduling. No new nurses shall be hired until all those nurseswho retain the right to be recalled have been given an opportunity to return to work. In this Article a "vacant position" shall mean a position for which the posting process has been completed and no successful applicant has been appointed. The option to accept a layoff as provided in this Article includes the right of an employee to absent her or himself from the workplace. Where there are vacant positions available under Article but the nurse is not qualified to perform the available work, and if such nurse is not able to displace another nurse under Article the nurse will be provided with the necessary training up to sixteen (16) weeks' training to enable the nurse to become qualified for one of the vacant positions. In determining the positionfor which training will be providedthe Hospital shall take account of the nurse's stated preference. Hospital Central Agreement March When nurseswould otherwise be recalled pursuant to Article but none of the nurses on the recall list are qualified to perform the availablework the Hospitalwill provide necessary training up to sixteen (16) weeks to nurses, in order of seniority, to enable them to become qualified to perform the available work. Where a nurse receives training under this provision, she or he need not be considered for any further vacancies for a period of six (6) months from the date of her she or his layoffhe is placed in the position. This shall also apply to a Full-time and regular part-time employee nurses shall be recalled in the order of seniority unless otherwise agreed between the Hospital and the local Association, subject to the following provisions, provided that a nurse recalled is qualified to perform the available work: Full-time and regular part-time nurses on layoff may notify the Hospital of their interest in accepting occasionalvacancies and/or temporary vacancies which may arise and for which they are qualified. Such notification of interest shall state any restrictionson the type of assignment which a nurse is willing to accept, and shall remain valid for six weeks. However if a nurse declines an occasional or temporary vacancy the Hospital shall not be obliged to call upon the nurse again during the balance of such six-week period. For the purposes of this article, an "occasional vacancy" shall mean an assignment which is anticipated not to exceed five shifts (37.5 hours). Occasional vacancies shall be offered first to regular part-time- nurses on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant have expressed interest, and if no such part-time nurse accepts then to full-time positionnurses on layoff who have expressed interest, and if no such full-time nurse accepts then to casual part-time nurses. In these circumstancesFor the purposes of this article, the job posting provisions will not applya "temporary vacancy" shall mean an assignment which is anticipated to exceed five shifts (37.5 hours). A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted Temp- orary vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled which arise in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses full-time bargaining unit shall be selected for positions under either (a) or offered by seniority first to full-time nurses on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former joblayoff who have expressed interest, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling if no such vacancies consideration shall be given full-time nurse accepts then by seniority to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority layoff who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular have expressed interest, and if no such part-time nurse, consideration will be given nurse accepts then to casual part-time nurses nurses. Temporary vacancies which arise in the bargaining part-time unit on the basis of shall be offered by seniority who are qualified first to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer regular part-time nurses on layoff who have expressed interest, and if no such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered nurse accepts then by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated seniority to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary on layoff who have expressed interest, and if no such full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular nurse accepts then to casual part-time nurses.. A nurse to whom an occasional or temporary vacancy is offered may accept or decline such vacancy and in either case shall maintain her or his position on the recall list. The acceptance of a temporary vacancy that is anticipated to exceed sixty

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time position, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these Inthese circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties patties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.

Hospital Central Agreement March. Committee There shall be a committee to address the planning of professional development initiatives for nurses as described in Article This committee shall include representativesof the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing or designate and another, a Human Resources representative; and of the Association, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The membership of the Committee may have under this Agreementbe adjusted by mutual agreement, unless provided hereinbut at least fifty (50%) percent will be elected by the Association membership. The parties may agree to incorporate other disciplines into the Committee. The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Association attending such meetings, and will provide replacement staff where needed for such absences. Where a full-time employee on layoff nurse is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time position, she or he shall retain recall rights required to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit for a period of six (6) months from the date attend such meetings outside of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstancesregularly scheduledworking hours, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request shall be paid for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating all time spent in attendance at such meetings at either her or his nameregular straight time hourly rate of pay or elect to receive lieu time off. Where a nurse elects equivalent time off, qualificationssuch time off must be taken within the period set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions or payment in accordance with the former option shall be made. The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed. Where possible, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignmentagenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A Request for Transfer record shall become active as be maintained of matters referred to the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and Committee and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicantdisposition, if any, is qualified unless otherwise agreed. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. The parties agree that the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, following key principles will provide direction for the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, committee functioning: Professional development will be selectedrecognized; All nurses will have equal access to professional development opportunities; Responsibilitiesfor professionaldevelopment will be shared between the individual and the Hospital. Where The purpose of the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it committee is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, assist the Hospital will attemptin promoting a practice environment that supports continuous learning and enhances opportunities for career development through: Reviewing annually the organization’s strategic directions and priorities which impact on nursing competencies including the budget and expenditures related to nursing education. Through the Chief Nursing Officer, during provide recommendations with respect to professional development initiatives in the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling development of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Operating Plan; Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at i Reviewing the discretion demographics of the Hospital. In filling nursing complement; Developing guidelines for the development, implementation and evaluation of professional development initiatives; Developing means to promote equal access to professional development opportunities including, but not limited to programs (such vacancies consideration shall be given as conferences, seminars and workshops), funding, scheduling, leaves, mentoring roles and preceptorship; Reviewing and making recommendations regarding professional development initiatives, including but not limited to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time mentorship and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.internship;

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless provided herein. Where a full-time employee on vacancy occurs in a position following a layoff is the successful candidate for hereunder as a vacant part-time result of which a nurse has been transferred to another position, she or he shall retain recall rights the affected nurse will be offered the opportunity to return to her or his former position providing such vacancy occurs within six (6) months of the date of layoff. Where the nurse returns to her or his former position there shall be no obligation to consider the vacancy under Article Where the nurse refuses the opportunity to returnto her or his former position the nurse shall advise the Hospital in writing. No reductioni nthe hours of work shall take place to prevent or reduce the impact of a layoff without the consent of the Association. All regular part-time and full-time nurses representedby the Association who are on layoff will be given a job opportunity in the full-time bargaining unit and regular part-time categories before any new nurse is hired into either category Full-time and part-time layoff and recall rights shall be separate. Casual part-timenurses shall not be utilized while full-time or regular part-time nurses remain on layoff, unless the provisionsof Article have been compliedwith or unless the matter is by local scheduling. No new nursesshall be hireduntil all those nurseswho retain the right to be recalled have been given an opportunity to return to In this Article a "vacant position" shall mean a position for which the posting process has been completed and no successful applicant has been appointed. The option to accept a layoff as provided in this Article includes the right of an employee to absent her or himself from the Where there are vacant positions available under Article IO, but the nurse is not qualified to perform the available work, and if such nurse is not able to displace another nurse under Article the nurse will be provided with the necessary training up to sixteen (16) weeks' trainingto enable the nurse to become qualified for one of the vacant positions. In determiningthe positionfor which training will be providedthe Hospital shall take account of the nurse's stated preference. When nurses would otherwise be recalled pursuant to Article but none of the nurses on the recall list are qualified to performthe availablework the Hospitalwill provide necessary training up to sixteen (16) weeks to nurses, in order of Hospital Central Agreement March seniority, to enable them to become to perform the available work. Where a nurse receives training under this provision, she or he need not be considered for any further vacancies for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective is placed in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable mannerposition. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days Full-time and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses shall be recalled in the bargaining unit on the basis order of seniority who are unless otherwise agreed betweenthe Hospital and the localAssociation, subject to the following provisions, provided that a nurse recalled is qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.available work:

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time position, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time position, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time position, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the Notwithstandingthe level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority ofseniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time position, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time position, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant, if any, is qualified to the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the Notwithstandingthe level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.

Hospital Central Agreement March. The job posting provisions take precedence over any recall rights that employees may have under this Agreement, unless provided herein. Where a full-time employee on layoff is the successful candidate for a vacant part-time position, she or he shall retain recall rights to her or his former position in the full-time bargaining unit for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or his layoff. This shall also apply to a part-time employee on layoff who is the successful candidate for a vacant full-time position. In these circumstances, the job posting provisions will not apply. A nurse may make a written request for transfer by advising the Hospital and filing a Request for Transfer form indicating her or his name, qualifications, experience, present area of assignment, seniority and requested area of assignment. A Request for Transfer shall become active as of the date it is received by the Hospital and shall remain so until December following. Such requests will be considered as applications for posted vacancies and subsequent vacancies created by the filling of a posted vacancy. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under Articles (a) and and the names of the successful applicants, will be posted, with a copy provided to the Association. The Association will also be advised of any posted positions that have been rescinded by the Hospital in the preceding month. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. The local parties will ensure that there is a means of notifying the unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner. At the request of the nurse, the Hospital will discuss with unsuccessful applicants ways in which they can improve their qualifications for future Nurses shall be selected for positions under either (a) or on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal amongst the nurses considered, seniority shall govern providing the providingthe successful applicant, if any, is qualified to perform the available work within an appropriate familiarization period. Where seniority governs, the most senior applicant, regardless of her or his bargaining unit, will be selected. Where the applicant has been selected in accordance with this Article and it is subsequently determined that she or he cannot satisfactorily perform the job to which she or he was promoted or transferred, the Hospital will attempt, during the first sixty (60) tours (450 hours for nurses whose regular hours of work are other than the standard work day) worked from the date on which the nurse was first assigned to the vacancy, to return the nurse to her or his former job, and the filling of the subsequent vacancies will likewise be reversed. Notwithstanding the Notwithstandingthe level of entry to practice (baccalaureate degree in nursing) which will become effective in the Hospital will not establish qualifications, or identify them in job in an arbitrary or unreasonable manner. Hospital Central Agreement March Vacancies which are not expected to exceed sixty (60) calendar days and vacancies caused due to illness, accident, leaves of absence (including pregnancy and parental) may be filled at the discretion of the Hospital. In filling such vacancies consideration shall be given to regular part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question. If the temporary vacancy is not filled by a regular part-time nurse, consideration will be given to casual part-time nurses in the bargaining unit on the basis of seniority who are qualified to perform the work in question, prior to utilizing non-bargaining unit nurses supplied by an agency or registry. It is understood, however, that where such vacancies occur on short notice, failure to offer part-time nurses such work shall not result in any claim for pay for time not worked while proper arrangements are made to fill the vacancy. Where part-time nurses fill temporary full-time vacancies, such nurses shall be considered regular part- time and shall be covered by the terms of the part-time collective agreement. Upon completion of the temporary vacancy, such nurse shall be reinstated to her or his former position unless the position has been discontinued, in which case the nurse shall be given a comparable job. Where the Local parties agree, full-time nurses may be considered for temporary full-time vacancies on the same basis as regular part-time nurses.