Common use of Staff Absences Clause in Contracts

Staff Absences. ‌ 11.1 The employer recognises the impact of unfilled absences on the standard of care and on other employees. Further, the employer is committed to ensuring that it maximises the engagement of its permanent workforce where possible. 11.2 The employer will utilise best endeavours to replace employees who are absent (e.g. due to sick leave, annual leave, training) as follows, subject to consideration of whether excessive overtime by an individual employee would be worked: (a) The vacant shift will first be offered to permanent staff in the same or higher classification; (b) If a permanent staff member is unavailable the vacancy will be offered to casual staff in the same or higher classification; (c) If the vacancy remains unfilled after (a) and (b) above, contact will be made with at least one employment agency and where an employee of the same or higher classification is able to fill the vacancy, the position will be filled by an agency employee. (d) Where a replacement cannot be found, the Centre Manager, Care Manager, or Registered Nurse in Charge or however appointed will assess the work to be performed on that shift. The duties will be adjusted to ensure the work can be performed safely and appropriately. Part 3 - Types of Employment and Termination of Employment‌

Staff Absences. ‌ 11.1 The employer recognises the impact of unfilled absences on the standard of care and on other employees. Further, the employer is committed to ensuring that it maximises the engagement of its permanent workforce where possible. 11.2 The employer will utilise best endeavours to replace employees who are absent (e.g. due to sick leave, annual leave, training) as follows, subject to consideration of whether excessive overtime by an individual employee would be worked: (a) The vacant shift will first be offered to permanent staff in the same or higher classification; (b) If a permanent staff member is unavailable the vacancy will be offered to casual staff in the same or higher classification; (c) If the vacancy remains unfilled after (a) and (b) above, contact will be made with at least one employment agency and where an employee of the same or higher classification is able to fill the vacancy, the position will be filled by an agency employee. (d) Where a replacement cannot be found, the Centre Manager, Care Manager, or Registered Nurse in Charge or however appointed will assess the work to be performed on that shift. The duties will be adjusted to ensure the work can be performed safely and appropriately. Part 3 - Types of Employment and Termination of Employment‌.

Staff Absences. ‌ 11.1 (a) The employer recognises the impact of unfilled absences on the standard of care and on other employeesstaff. Further, the employer is committed to ensuring that it maximises the engagement of its permanent workforce where possible. 11.2 (b) The employer will utilise use its best endeavours to replace employees staff who are absent (e.g. due to sick leave, annual leave, training) as follows, subject to consideration of whether excessive overtime by an individual employee staff member would be worked: (ai) The vacant shift will first be offered to permanent staff in the same or higher classification;. (bii) If a permanent staff member is unavailable the vacancy will be offered to casual staff in the same or higher classification;. (ciii) If the vacancy remains unfilled after (ai) and (bii) above, contact will be made with at least one employment agency and where an employee of the same or higher classification is able to fill the vacancy, the position will be filled by an agency employee. (div) Where a replacement cannot be found, the Centre Manager, Care Manager, or Registered Nurse in In Charge or however appointed will assess the work to be performed on that shift. The duties will be adjusted to ensure the work can be performed safely and appropriately. Part 3 - Types of Employment and Termination of Employment‌.