Common use of MIDWIVES Clause in Contracts

MIDWIVES. ‌ The employer acknowledges a commitment to supporting the continued safe practice of its workforce and to supporting opportunities for the development of knowledge and skills which will benefit the patient, organisational effectiveness and workforce. Upon application, the employer will grant professional development leave of up to 32 hours per calendar year for fulltime midwives (pro-rated to no less than 8 hours per calendar year for part-time midwives). This leave is to enable midwives to complete qualifications, to attend courses and to undertake research or projects that are relevant to the employer and that facilitate the midwives’ growth and development. Prior approval of the employer must be obtained. The employer shall commit each financial year (that being 1 July to 30 June) a sum of $1,000 per NNZO midwife (headcount), accessible by NZNO members only, to enable midwives to meet approved professional development requirements.

MIDWIVES. ‌ The employer acknowledges a commitment to supporting the continued safe practice of its workforce and to supporting opportunities for the development of knowledge and skills which will benefit the patient, organisational effectiveness and workforce. Upon application, the employer will grant professional development leave of up to 32 hours per calendar year for fulltime midwives (pro-rated to no less than 8 hours per calendar year for part-time midwives). This leave is to enable midwives to complete qualifications, to attend courses and to undertake research or projects that are relevant to the employer and that facilitate the midwives’ growth and development. Prior approval of the employer must be obtained. The employer shall commit each financial year (that being 1 July to 30 June) a sum of $1,000 per NNZO midwife (headcount), accessible by NZNO members only, to enable midwives to meet approved professional development requirements.