Common use of NURSING ROSTER CYCLE Clause in Contracts

NURSING ROSTER CYCLE. (a) Nurses Working the Nursing Roster Cycle i. Day duty - The ordinary working hours of a nurse employed whole time and on day duty shall be 8 hours each day. ii. Afternoon duty - The ordinary working hours of a nurse employed whole time and on afternoon duty shall be either: 8 hours each day; OR a continuous duty of 8 hours each day. iii. Night duty - The ordinary hours of duty of a nurse employed whole time and on night duty shall consist of a continuous duty of 8 hours. iv. All hours worked in each day shall be continuous except for meal periods and rest breaks. v. Rosters shall be posted at least 21 days in advance and once posted; rosters may only be varied following consultation with the staff affectedor in the event of emergency.