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 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, a Temporary Permit 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 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate 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, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leave, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s 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 her or his 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 AlbertaAlberta (CRNA), a Temporary Provisional Permit Holder (TPH):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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta CRNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPABNEPAC-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 Provisional Permit Holder Holders who has have applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his their name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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 All Employees shall participate, providing that the 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. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the 25.04 The Employer shall issue such cheques or slips pay advices in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub pay advice shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub pay advice shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. The Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide this 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 information 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 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, a Temporary Permit 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 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leave, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s 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 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 AlbertaAlberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 (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. 25.04 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, 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. 25.05 23.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. The Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide this 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 information 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 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 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 AlbertaAlberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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, 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. 25.05 25.04 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. The Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide this 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 information 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 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 AlbertaAlberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act Professional Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 (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. 25.04 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, 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. 25.05 23.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. The Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide this the requested information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information 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 her or his 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 AlbertaAlberta (CRNA), a Temporary Provisional Permit Holder (TPH):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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta CRNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-NEPAC- 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 Provisional Permit Holder Holders who has have applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his their name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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 All Employees shall participate, providing that the 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. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the 25.04 The Employer shall issue such cheques or slips pay advices in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub pay advice shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub pay advice shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. The Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide this the requested information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information system.five

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 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, Alberta (CARNA) a Temporary Permit 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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta University Co-ordinating Council that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved the basic nursing education program 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and RegulationsNursing Profession Act, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nurses, shall be 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 permit; or (ii) of successfully writing her or his nurse registration examination if such is required; or (iii) the Employee had to write 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 noon on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five working days, excluding weekends monthly and Named Holidaysupon request. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information accounting system. 25.07 If the payroll cheque is incorrect, the Employer will endeavour to replace 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. (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 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, a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH): (i) if newly graduated from a basic nursing education program approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB)and, or one who has satisfied 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 registering with CARNA or the Employee’s most recent date of employment, whichever is later; and (ii) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate 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, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless 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 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 paycheques in a bank on behalf of Employees, all Employees shall participate, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 on the designated pay day. 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 such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leave, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s 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 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, a Temporary Permit 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 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leave, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s 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) 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 her or 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 AlbertaCARNA, a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta Nursing Education Program Advisory Board that the Employee has completed a training program substantially subsequently equivalent to a NEPAB-approved the basic nursing education program 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Nursing Profession Act and Regulations, Regulations and who subsequently qualifies to have her or her/his name entered into the register of registered nursesRN, shall be 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 the Employee 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leave, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s 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 (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 her or his 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 AlbertaNurses, a Temporary Permit 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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta University Co-ordinating Council that the Employee she has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved the basic nursing education program 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and RegulationsNursing Profession Act, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nurses, shall be 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 the Employee 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 noon on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five working days, excluding weekends at least quarterly and Named Holidaysupon request. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information 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 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 AlbertaAlberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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, 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. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. The Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide this 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 information 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 a Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric 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 its designation upon the date verification was submitted to the Employer, retroactive to the date of successfully writing 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 her or his date of employment and who subsequently is successful in obtaining registration shall be paid the rate applicable to a 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 of Association of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA), a Temporary Permit Holder: (i) a newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric of Licensed Practical Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing 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 of Licensed Practical 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, a Temporary Permit 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 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate 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, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless 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 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 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, 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. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leave, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s 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 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 AlbertaNurses, a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta Nursing Education Program Advisory Board that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved the basic nursing education program 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and RegulationsNursing Profession Act, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 noon on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five working days, excluding weekends at least quarterly and Named Holidaysupon request. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information 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 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, Alberta a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 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 and Association of Registered 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 a NEPAB-the program offered by an approved nursing education program School 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 Holder Registrant who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and RegulationsAct, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesthe College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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. 25.04 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 noon on the designated pay day. 25.05 24.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five working days, excluding weekends at least quarterly and Named Holidaysupon request. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information 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 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 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 AlbertaAlberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act Professional Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 (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. 25.04 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, 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. 25.05 23.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. The Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide this the requested information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information 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 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 AlbertaAlberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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, 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. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. The Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide this the requested information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information 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 her or his 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, a Temporary Permit 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 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his their name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leave, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s 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. 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 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 AlbertaAlberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 zero eight hundred (0800) on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leave, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s 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 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 AlbertaNurses, a Temporary Permit 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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta University Co-ordinating Council that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved the basic nursing education program 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and RegulationsNursing Profession Act, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nurses, shall be 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 permit; or (ii) of successfully writing her or his nurse registration examination if such is required; or (iii) the Employee had to write 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s 's choice no later than 0800 noon on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s 's payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s 's accounting system is capable. The Employee’s 's payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five working days, excluding weekends at least quarterly and Named Holidaysupon request. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information 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 her or his 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 AlbertaAlberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit 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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his their name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless the Employee 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leave, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s 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 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 AlbertaAlberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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, 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. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least semi- annually and upon request. The Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide this the requested information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information 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 her or his 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 AlbertaAlberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his their name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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 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, 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. 25.05 23.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, upon request. The Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide this 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 information 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 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 AlbertaNurses, a Temporary Permit 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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta University Co-ordinating Council that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved the basic nursing education program 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and RegulationsNursing Profession Act, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nurses, shall be 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 permit; or (ii) of successfully writing her or his nurse registration examination if such is required; or (iii) the Employee had to write 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 noon on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leave, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s Employers 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 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, a Temporary Permit 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 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate 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, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leave, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s 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 her or his 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, Alberta (CRNA) a Temporary Provisional Permit Holder (TPHPPH): (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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta University Co-ordinating Council that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved the basic nursing education program 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 Provisional Permit Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and RegulationsNursing Profession Act, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his their name entered into the register of registered nurses, shall be 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 permit; or (ii) of successfully writing their nurse registration examination if such is required; or (iii) the Employee had to write 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 noon on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the The Employer shall issue such cheques or slips electronic pay statements in a manner which holds private information confidential on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidayson a bi-weekly basis. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information 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 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 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, a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 on the designated pay day. 25.05 23.04 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, and overtime accumulation, upon request. Where an Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leavesubmits a request, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The the Employer will provide this the requested information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information 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 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 AlbertaAlberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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, 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. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. The Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide this the requested information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information 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 her or his 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, a Temporary Permit 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 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his their name entered into the register of registered nurses, shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leave, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s 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 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 AlbertaAlberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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 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, 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. 25.05 23.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, upon request. The Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide this 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 information 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 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 AlbertaAlberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit 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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved nursing education program 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and Regulations, Regulations and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nurses, shall be paid the rate applicable to for a Registered Nurse. Such payment will be retroactive to the date the temporary permit was issued unless 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 (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 Bargaining Unit by a decision of the Labour Relations Board, the rates of pay applicable shall be subject to negotiation consultation between the partiesParties. 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. 25.04 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 on the designated pay day. 25.05 23.04 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 23.05 The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 23.06 An Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leave, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five (5) working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s 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 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) 25.02 Upon becoming registered by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta, Alberta a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta CARNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-approved NEP Approved nursing education program 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and RegulationsNursing 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. Such payment will be , retroactive to the date of successfully writing the temporary permit was issued unless Employee's course registration examination, or from the Employee had to write Employee's most recent date of employment, whichever is later; or (ii) if beyond the examination more than oncetwelve (12) week timeline in (i) above, in which case it will only be retroactive to then from the date that proof of registration is provided, shall be paid the examination was successfully writtenrate 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. 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 noon on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. The Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide this the requested information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information 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 her or his 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, a Temporary Permit Holder (TPH):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 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 Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his their name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to the financial institution of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 on the designated pay day. 25.05 23.04 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits, vacation credits, and overtime accumulation, upon request. Where an Employee may request and shall be given information related to sick leavesubmits a request, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The the Employer will provide this the requested information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidays. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information 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 A newly graduated nurse shall be paid the rate applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, retroactive to the date of successfully writing her or his 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 AlbertaAlberta (CRNA), a Temporary Provisional Permit Holder (TPH):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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta CRNA that the Employee has completed a training program substantially equivalent to a NEPAB-NEPAC 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 Provisional Permit Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his their name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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 23.03 All Employees shall participate, providing that the 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. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the 23.04 The Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capableincome. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request and (b) Employees shall be given information related to receive notification of sick leaveleave credits, vacationvacation credits, overtime accumulation accumulation, and days in lieu of Named Holidays, at least quarterly and upon request. The Where an Employee submits a request, the Employer will provide this 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 information 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 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 AlbertaAlberta (CARNA), a Temporary Permit 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 the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta 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 (iib) in all other cases, a Temporary Permit Holder who has applied for issuance of an annual certificate pursuant to the Health Professions Act Act, and Regulations, and who subsequently qualifies to have her or his name entered into the register of registered nursesRegistered Nurses, shall be paid 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 the Employee 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 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, providing that the deposit shall be made to in the financial institution account of the Employee’s choice no later than 0800 noon on the designated pay day. 25.05 Except where payroll cheques or slips are distributed directly to the Employee by the payroll office, the Employer shall issue such cheques or slips in a manner which holds private information on such documents. 25.06 (a) The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each item of income to the extent that the Employer’s accounting system is capable. The Employee’s payroll cheque stub shall display the purpose and amount of each deduction. 25.07 An Employee may request (b) Employees shall receive notification of sick leave credits and shall be given information related to sick leavevacation credits, vacation, overtime accumulation and days in lieu of Named Holidays. The Employer will provide this information within five working days, excluding weekends and Named Holidaysupon request. The format of this information may vary depending on the Employer’s information 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.