Common use of Salaries Clause in Contracts

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, Temporary Permit Holders who have applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The Employer shall issue pay advices in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNACRNA), a Temporary Provisional Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board Committee (NEPABNEPAC), or one who has satisfied CARNA CRNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPABNEPAC-approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, Temporary Provisional Permit Holders who have applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary provisional permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The Employer shall issue pay advices in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)Alberta, a Temporary Permit Holder:Holder (TPH): (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, program shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nursesregistered nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they the Employee had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) 25.06 The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of incomeincome to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees 25.07 An Employee may request and shall receive notification of be given information related to sick leave creditsleave, vacation creditsvacation, overtime accumulation, accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the The Employer will provide the requested this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting information system.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)Alberta, a Temporary Permit Holder:Holder (TPH): (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB) established by CARNA in accordance with the Health Professions Act (HPA), or one who has satisfied CARNA the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, program shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they the Employee had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) 25.06 The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees 25.07 An Employee may request and shall receive notification of be given information related to sick leave creditsleave, vacation creditsvacation, overtime accumulation, accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the The Employer will provide the requested this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting information system.

Salaries. 25.01 23.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified thereinspecified. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Advisory Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - – examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All (b) Employee’s Basic Rate of Pay will be advanced to the next higher basic rate of pay following: (i) In the case of a full-time Employee, one year service until the maximum step is reached; (ii) In the case of a part-time or casual Employee, on the completion of 1968.75 hours worked inclusive of: leaves of absence for union business, other leaves of absence not exceeding one (1) month, periods of sick leave with pay, all vacation hours taken or paid in lieu thereof, to the maximum increment granted full-time Employees. 23.03 Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the new classification was implemented. 23.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 23.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system. 23.07 Where an eligible Employee so elects the Employer agrees to deduct Employee contributions and remit Employer and Employee contributions for Canada Pension Plan.

Salaries. 25.01 (a) Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (aA) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (ia) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment commences and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (bB) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), ) a Temporary Permit Holder:Holder (TPH): (ia) if newly graduated from an approved School of Nursing in Alberta having completed a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA the University Co-ordinating Council that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved the basic nursing education programprogram offered by an approved School of Nursing in Alberta, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Nursing Profession Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nursesregistered nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date: (i) of issuance of the temporary permit; or (ii) of successfully writing her or his nurse registration examination if such is required; or (iii) the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. 25.03 Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Such payment will Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the temporary permit new classification was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully writtenimplemented. 25.03 All 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours noon on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of incomeincome to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly monthly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system. 25.07 If the payroll cheque is incorrect, the Employer will endeavour to replace within three (3) business days.

Salaries. 25.01 23.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified thereinspecified. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Professional Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All (b) Employee’s basic rate of pay will be advanced to the next higher basic rate of pay following: (i) in the case of a full-time Employee, one year service until the maximum step is reached; (ii) in the case of a part-time or casual Employee, on the completion of one thousand nine hundred sixty-eight point seven five (1968.75) hours worked, leave of absence for Union business, other leaves of absence not exceeding one month, periods of sick leave with pay, all vacation hours taken or paid in lieu thereof, to the maximum increment granted full-time Employees. 23.03 Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the new classification was implemented. 23.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 23.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system. 23.07 Where a Status eligible Employee so elects, the Employer agrees to deduct Employee and Employer contributions and remit contributions for Canada Pension Plan.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the her or his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNACRNA), a Temporary Provisional Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board Committee (NEPABNEPAC), or one who has satisfied CARNA CRNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-NEPAC- approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, Temporary Provisional Permit Holders who have applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary provisional permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The Employer shall issue pay advices in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.five

Salaries. 25.01 23.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a A newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNACRNA), a Temporary Provisional Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board Committee (NEPABNEPAC), or one who has satisfied CARNA CRNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-NEPAC approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, Temporary a Provisional Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary provisional permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 23.03 All Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 23.04 The Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 (a) Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (aA) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (ia) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (bB) Upon becoming registered by the College and Alberta Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)Nurses, a Temporary Permit Holder:Holder (TPH): (ia) if newly graduated from an approved School of Nursing in Alberta having completed a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA the University Co-ordinating Council that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved the basic nursing education programprogram offered by an approved School of Nursing in Alberta, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Nursing Profession Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nursesregistered nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be , retroactive to the date date: (i) of issuance of the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write permit; or (ii) of successfully writing her or his nurse registration examination if such is required; or (iii) the examination more than onceEmployee’s most recent date of employment, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully writtenwhichever is later. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours noon on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) 25.06 The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of incomeincome to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees 25.07 An Employee may request and shall receive notification of be given information related to sick leave creditsleave, vacation creditsvacation, overtime accumulation, accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the The Employer will provide the requested this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting Employers information system.

Salaries. 25.01 (a) Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (aA) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (ia) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s 's most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the her or his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s 's most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (bB) Upon becoming registered by the College and Alberta Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)Nurses, a Temporary Permit Holder:Holder (TPH): (ia) if newly graduated from an approved School of Nursing in Alberta having completed a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA the University Co-ordinating Council that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved the basic nursing education programprogram offered by an approved School of Nursing in Alberta, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s 's course registration - examination or the Employee’s 's most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Nursing Profession Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nursesregistered nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date: (i) of issuance of the temporary permit; or (ii) of successfully writing her or his nurse registration examination if such is required; or (iii) the Employee's most recent date of employment, whichever is later. 25.03 Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Such payment will Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the temporary permit new classification was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully writtenimplemented. 25.03 All 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s 's choice no later than 0800 hours noon on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice 's payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of incomeincome to the extent that the Employer's accounting system is capable. The Employee’s pay advice 's payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (aA) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (ia) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the her or his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (bB) Upon becoming registered by the College and Alberta Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)Nurses, a Temporary Permit Holder: (ia) if newly graduated from an approved School of Nursing in Alberta having completed a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA the Nursing Education Program Advisory Board that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved the basic nursing education programprogram offered by an approved School of Nursing in Alberta, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Nursing Profession Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nursesregistered nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the new classification was implemented. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours noon on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of incomeincome to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Employees are paid bi-weekly. Payment of wages is by cheque or by direct deposit and pay information shall remain private. An Employee is required to notify the Employer of any errors on a cheque or direct deposit record as soon as possible. (b) Subject to Article 27.01, during the first year of employment, Employees are required to work one thousand nine hundred and twenty point seven five (1920.75) regular hours of work in order to advance to the next increment step on the pay scale and a further one thousand seven hundred and fifty six (1756) regular hours of work for each next increment. On a regular basis the Employer shall provide Employees with the cumulative hours worked. (c) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income and the amount of each deduction. (A) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric NurseRPN: (ia) a A newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric NurseRPN, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her/his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in In all other cases, a nurse who is not registered in Alberta on the her/his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric NurseRPN, retroactive to the date of filing providing the Employer with proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer registration or the Employee’s most recent date of employmentEmployment, whichever is the later. (bB) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (ia) if If newly graduated from an approved School of Nursing in Alberta having completed a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA the Nursing Education Program Advisory Board that the Employee has completed a training program substantially subsequently equivalent to a NEPAB-approved the basic nursing education programprogram offered by an approved School of Nursing in Alberta, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered NurseRN, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s her/his course registration - examination examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in In all other cases, cases a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Nursing Profession Act and Regulations, Regulations and who subsequently qualifies to have their her/his name entered into the register of Registered NursesRN, shall be paid, paid for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered NurseRN. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The deposit 25.04 An Employee may request and shall be made given information related to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The Employer shall issue pay advices in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave creditsleave, vacation creditsvacation, overtime accumulation, accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the The Employer will provide the requested this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting Employers information system. 25.05 Any Employee who has been receiving a higher Basic Rate of Pay than provided for in this Collective Agreement shall retain the same higher rate of pay and shall remain at this higher Basic Rate of Pay until the number of hours required for the next increment under Article 25.05 has been completed. 25.06 The Employer shall issue cheques and/or slips in a manner which holds the Employees information private and confidential.

Salaries. 25.01 23.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta a Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse:Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse as defined in Article 2.06, 2.07, 2.09; (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurseits designation upon the date verification was submitted to the Employer, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the her or his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and of Association of Registered Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CARNACLPNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if a newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered of Licensed Practical Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course her or his registration - examination examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, Temporary Permit Holders a nurse who have applied for issuance is not registered on her or his date of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, and Regulations, employment and who subsequently qualifies to have their name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, is successful in obtaining registration shall be paidpaid the rate applicable to a of Licensed Practical Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for time worked after their Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully writtenwhichever is later. 25.03 All 23.03 Where the Employer has in place a system of direct depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, and direct email of slip, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The Employer shall issue pay advices in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 23.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the her or his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)Alberta, a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Employees 23.03 Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall participate be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in direct depositsuch a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The deposit basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be made retroactive to the financial institution of date the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay daynew classification was implemented. 25.04 The 23.04 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of incomeincome to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, and overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 23.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the their registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the their date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)Alberta, a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Employees 23.03 Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall participate be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in direct depositsuch a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The deposit basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be made retroactive to the financial institution of date the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay daynew classification was implemented. 25.04 The 23.04 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of incomeincome to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, and overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 23.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder:Holder (TPH): (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, they shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - – examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and. If Employees become registered with CARNA later than fourty-five (45) days after notification of eligibility for registration, the retroactive payment is limited to the period between the writing of the examination and receiving eligibility for registration. (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, Regulations and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nursesregistered nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to for a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they the Employee had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All (iii) Provisions of Article 23.02(a)(i) and (ii) shall also apply to Employees who are registered as Psychiatric Nurses in Alberta. 23.02 Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the Bargaining Unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to consultation between the Parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, the Employer may establish the rate and this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. 23.03 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 23.04 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) 23.05 The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees 23.06 An Employee may request and shall receive notification of be given information related to sick leave creditsleave, vacation creditsvacation, overtime accumulation, accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the The Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting information system.

Salaries. 25.01 23.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the her or his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All 23.03 Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the new classification was implemented. 23.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the a designated pay day. 25.04 The 23.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Psychiatric Nurse:Nurses of Alberta, a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH): (i) a if newly graduated nurse from a basic nursing education program and, has satisfied the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta that the Employee has completed a training program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the registration examinations registering with CARNA or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one Holder who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, Temporary Permit Holders who have applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nursesregistered nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they the Employee had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. (iii) Provisions of Article 25.02 (i) and (ii) shall also apply to Employees who are registered as Psychiatric Nurses in Alberta. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing paycheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed to the unit or directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) 25.06 The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees 25.07 An Employee may request and shall receive notification of be given information related to sick leave creditsleave, vacation creditsvacation, overtime accumulation, accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the The Employer will provide the requested this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting information system.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)Alberta, a Temporary Permit Holder:Holder (TPH): (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, program shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they the Employee had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) 25.06 The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees 25.07 An Employee may request and shall receive notification of be given information related to sick leave creditsleave, vacation creditsvacation, overtime accumulation, accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the The Employer will provide the requested this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting information system.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the her or his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the new classification was implemented. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 24.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (aA) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (ia) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the her or his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (bB) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (ia) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program: (i) if within twelve (12) weeks of successfully writing the Employee’s professional registration examination applies for and is granted registration, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration examination, or from the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; or (ii) if beyond the twelve (12) week timeline in (i) above, then from the date that proof of registration is provided, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. (b) A Temporary Restricted Permit Holder who qualifies for a Temporary Permit pursuant to the Health Professions Act, and Regulations and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses: (i) if within twelve (12) weeks of successfully writing the examination applies for and is granted registration, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; or (ii) if beyond the twelve (12) week timeline in (i) above, then from the date that proof of registration is provided, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. (c) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Nursing Profession Act, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nurses, (i) if within twelve (12) weeks of successfully writing the Employee’s professional registration examination applies for and is granted registration, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration examination, or from the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; or (ii) if beyond the twelve (12) week timeline in (i) above, then from the date that proof of registration is provided, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. (C) Upon becoming registered by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta, a Temporary Registrant: (a) if newly graduated from an approved program in Alberta having completed a basic education program or one who has satisfied the Council of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to the program offered by an approved School in Alberta, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Registrant who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nursesthe College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All 24.03 Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the new classification was implemented. 24.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours noon on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 24.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of incomeincome to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system. 24.07 If, due to Employer error, an Employee is underpaid one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more, the Employer will provide the Employee with a manual cheque within five (5) business days of the Employer being so notified.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder:Holder (TPH): (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, program shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) 25.06 The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees 25.07 An Employee may request and shall receive notification of be given information related to sick leave creditsleave, vacation creditsvacation, overtime accumulation, accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the The Employer will provide the requested this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting information system.

Salaries. 25.01 (a) Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the her or his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied the CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-NEPAB approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the new classification was implemented. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly semi- annually and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 23.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the their registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the their date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All 23.03 Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the new classification was implemented. 23.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the a designated pay day. 25.04 The 23.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the her or his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the new classification was implemented. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the their registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)Alberta, a Temporary Permit Holder:Holder (TPH): (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB) established by CARNA in accordance with the Health Professions Act (HPA), or one who has satisfied CARNA the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, program shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they the Employee had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) 25.06 The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees 25.07 An Employee may request and shall receive notification of be given information related to sick leave creditsleave, vacation creditsvacation, overtime accumulation, accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the The Employer will provide the requested this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting information system.

Salaries. 25.01 (a) Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (aA) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (ia) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the her or his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (bB) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder:Holder (TPH): (ia) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the new classification was implemented. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours noon on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of incomeincome to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, credits and vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system. 25.07 Employer caused Payroll errors greater than $50.00 shall be rectified by the Employer as promptly as possible by direct deposit, no later than two business days from the date the Employer received notification of the error.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the her or his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the new classification was implemented. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the their registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)Alberta, a Temporary Permit Holder:Holder (TPH): (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, program shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their name entered into the register of Registered Nursesregistered nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they the Employee had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) 25.06 The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of incomeincome to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees 25.07 An Employee may request and shall receive notification of be given information related to sick leave creditsleave, vacation creditsvacation, overtime accumulation, accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the The Employer will provide the requested this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting information system.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) 25.02 Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (ia) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved NEP Approved nursing education program: (i) if within twelve (12) weeks of successfully writing the Employee's professional registration examination applies for and is granted registration, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination examination, or from the Employee’s 's most recent date of employment, whichever is later; andor (ii) if beyond the twelve (12) week timeline in (i) above, then from the date that proof of registration is provided, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. (b) A Temporary Restricted Permit Holder who qualifies for a Temporary Permit pursuant to the Health Professions Act, and Regulations and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses: (i) if within twelve (12) weeks of successfully writing the examination applies for and is granted registration, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee's course registration examination or the Employee's most recent date of employment, whichever is later; or (ii) if beyond the twelve (12) week timeline in (i) above, then from the date that proof of registration is provided, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. (c) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Nursing Profession Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nursesregistered nurses, (i) if within twelve (12) weeks of successfully writing the Employee's professional registration examination applies for and is granted registration, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee's course registration examination, or from the Employee's most recent date of employment, whichever is later; or (ii) if beyond the twelve (12) week timeline in (i) above, then from the date that proof of registration is provided, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. 25.03 Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Such payment will Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the temporary permit new classification was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully writtenimplemented. 25.03 All 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours noon on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)Alberta, a Temporary Permit Holder:Holder (TPH): (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, program shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nursesregistered nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they the Employee had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) 25.06 The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees 25.07 An Employee may request and shall receive notification of be given information related to sick leave creditsleave, vacation creditsvacation, overtime accumulation, accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the The Employer will provide the requested this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting information system.

Salaries. ‌ 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (aA) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (ia) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the their registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment commences and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (bB) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), CRNA) a Temporary Provisional Permit Holder:Holder (PPH): (ia) if newly graduated from an approved School of Nursing in Alberta having completed a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA the University Co-ordinating Council that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved the basic nursing education programprogram offered by an approved School of Nursing in Alberta, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, Temporary a Provisional Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Nursing Profession Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their name entered into the register of Registered Nursesregistered nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date: (i) of issuance of the temporary permit; or (ii) of successfully writing their nurse registration examination if such is required; or (iii) the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. 25.03 Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Such payment will Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the temporary permit new classification was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully writtenimplemented. 25.03 All 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours noon on the designated pay day. 25.04 25.05 The Employer shall issue electronic pay advices statements in a manner which holds private information confidential on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of incomeincome to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits on a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidaysbi-weekly basis. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system. 25.07 If the payroll cheque is incorrect, the Employer will endeavour to replace lost earnings within three (3) business days.

Salaries. 25.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. An Employee’s Basic Rate of Pay shall be advanced to the next higher step on the grid following completion of the hours specified in the Salary Appendix. Hours worked for the purpose of increment shall include all hours paid at the basic rate of pay inclusive of: (a) Regular hours worked; (b) Statutory Holidays worked; (c) Modified duties worked; (d) Paid Leave of absence for Union business; (e) Paid education leave, paid orientation, and paid in-services; (f) Paid sick leave; (g) Paid vacation time; (h) Paid Bereavement Leave. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her or his registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the her or his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours zero eight hundred (0800) on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) 25.06 The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of incomeincome to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees 25.07 An Employee may request and shall receive notification of be given information related to sick leave creditsleave, vacation creditsvacation, overtime accumulation, accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the The Employer will provide the requested this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting information system.

Salaries. 25.01 (a) Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Salaries Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified therein. (aA) Upon obtaining designation as an her Alberta Registered Psychiatric NurseNurse designation: (ia) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the her registration examinations or the Employee’s her most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the her date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for her Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s her most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (bB) Upon becoming registered by the College and Alberta Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)Nurses, a Temporary Permit Holder:Holder (TPH): (ia) if newly graduated from an approved School of Nursing in Alberta having completed a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA the University Co-ordinating Council that the Employee she has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved the basic nursing education programprogram offered by an approved School of Nursing in Alberta, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s her course registration - examination or the Employee’s her most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (iib) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Nursing Profession Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her name entered into the register of Registered Nursesregistered nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be , retroactive to the date date: (i) of issuance of the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the permit; or (ii) of successfully writing her nurse registration examination more than onceif such is required; or (iii) her most recent date of employment, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully writtenwhichever is later. 25.03 All Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. 25.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours noon on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of incomeincome to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.

Salaries. 25.01 23.01 Basic hourly salary scales and increments as set out in the Salary Appendix shall be applicable to all Employees covered by this Collective Agreement effective on the dates specified thereinspecified. (a) Upon obtaining designation as an Alberta Registered Psychiatric Nurse: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the registration examinations or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a nurse who is not registered on the date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of filing proof of application for Alberta Registration with the Employer or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later. (b) Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), or one who has satisfied CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program, shall be paid at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing the Employee’s course registration - examination or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holders Holder who have has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Professional Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have their her or his name entered into the register of Registered Nurses, shall be paid, for time worked after their most recent date of employment, at the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless they had to write the examination more than once, in which case it will only be retroactive to the date the examination was successfully written. 25.03 All (b) Employee’s basic rate of pay will be advanced to the next higher basic rate of pay following: (i) in the case of a full-time Employee, one year service until the maximum step is reached; (ii) in the case of a part-time or casual Employee, on the completion of one thousand nine hundred sixty-eight point seven five (1968.75) hours worked, leave of absence for Union business, other leaves of absence not exceeding one month, periods of sick leave with pay, all vacation hours taken or paid in lieu thereof, to the maximum increment granted full-time Employees. 23.03 Where the Employer establishes a new classification within the scope of this Collective Agreement or where a position is placed within the bargaining unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation between the parties. Where mutual agreement is not obtained concerning the rates of pay, this matter shall be referred to Arbitration as provided within this Collective Agreement. An Arbitration Board in such a case shall have the power to establish a rate of pay for the classification in question. The basic hourly salary scales for the classification shall be retroactive to the date the new classification was implemented. 23.04 Where the Employer has in place a system of depositing pay cheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate in direct deposit. The participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 hours on the designated pay day. 25.04 The 23.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue pay advices such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. (a) The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income. The Employee’s pay advice payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, overtime accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide the requested information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s accounting system.