Common use of Professional Development and Recognition Programmes Clause in Contracts

Professional Development and Recognition Programmes. In recognition of the importance of increasing the number of expert/accomplished and proficient nurses, an employee who reaches the following levels will receive a pro-rate allowance as long as s/he maintains that level of practice. All levels of practice allowances shall be made as a lump sum payment quarterly. The rates of these allowances are as follows: RN Expert $4,500 per annum RN Proficient $3,000 per annum EN Accomplished $4,500 per annum EN Proficient $3,000 per annum 12.1 Self-development to meet the needs of the position is seen as part of the employee’s normal duties. Accordingly, time may be taken for the purpose of study relevant to the position. All applications will be considered and may be granted at the General Manager’s discretion. 12.2 In-service education needs to be provided for on a regular (two (2) monthly) basis and should be appropriate to the group of staff as decided by Nursing Manager.