Common use of Qualifications Allowance Clause in Contracts

Qualifications Allowance. (a) A Registered nurse will be entitled to a qualification allowance set out below, subject to the following: (i) A Registered nurse holding more than one qualification is only entitled to one qualification allowance, being the allowance for the highest qualification held. (ii) The employee must demonstrate and the employer must agree that the qualification is relevant to the performance of the employee’s work in residential aged care and specifically in one of the following areas: - gerontological nursing, or management, or another qualification with a component that has application to nursing in aged care. (iii) In considering whether a component of the qualification is relevant, the nature of the qualification and the current area of practice of the qualification holder are the main criteria. Other considerations may include the clinical or other area of work of the Registered nurse, the classification and position description of the Registered nurse and whether the qualification would assist the Registered nurse in performing her or his role and/or assist in maintaining quality patient care and/or assist in the administration of the area in which the Registered nurse is employed. (iv) ‘Base rate’ under this sub-clause shall be defined as the weekly rate applicable to a Registered Nurse, Grade 1, pay point 4. (v) A Registered nurse claiming entitlement to a qualification allowance must provide to the employer evidence of that Registered nurse holding the qualification for which the entitlement is claimed. Payment shall be from the first pay period on or after evidence of the qualification is submitted to the employer or the date the qualification is obtained, whichever is the later. (vi) For the avoidance of doubt, a qualification allowance cannot be claimed by a Registered nurse in respect of that employee’s base qualification leading to registration as a Registered nurse with the exception of an honours degree. a Master’s degree or a Doctorate. (vii) Certificates obtained from training or education facilities shall be recognised provided that the programs are equivalent to a University/Graduation certificate and the training/education facility verifies that in writing. (viii) A Registered nurse who holds a Hospital Certificate or Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) shall be paid, in addition to their salary, 4.0% of the base rate. (ix) A Registered nurse who holds a Post-Graduate Diploma or a Degree (or equivalent) (other than a nursing undergraduate degree), an honours degree or a double degree, shall be paid, in addition to her or his salary, 6.5% of base rate. (x) A Registered nurse who holds a Masters (including a Master’s degree completed prior to, or that leads to registration), shall be paid, in addition to their salary, 7.5% of base rate. (xi) A Registered nurse who holds a Doctorate, shall be paid, in addition to their salary, 8.5% of base rate. (xii) The above allowances are to be paid during all periods of leave except Personal leave beyond 21 days in any twelve month period and Long service leave. In the case of annual leave, the employee would not receive the allowance in addition to leave loading. (xiii) The allowance is to be paid on a pro-rata basis for part-time employees, including casuals.

Qualifications Allowance. (a) A Effective 09 January 2006, an Enrolled Nurse or Registered nurse will Nurse Level 1, 2 or 3, upon production of evidence of the attainment of a qualification recognised under this sub-clause, shall be entitled to a qualification weekly Qualification Allowance as detailed below. This allowance set out below, subject to the followingis payable if: (i) A Registered nurse holding more than one qualification is only entitled to one qualification allowance, being the allowance for the highest qualification held. (iia) The employee must demonstrate and the employer must agree that the qualification is relevant to the performance of the employee’s work in residential aged care and specifically in one of the following areas: - gerontological nursing, or management, or another qualification with a component that has application to nursing in aged care. (iii) In considering whether a component of the qualification is relevant, the nature of the qualification and the current area of practice of the qualification holder are the main criteria. Other considerations may include the clinical or other area of work of the Registered nurse, the classification and position description of the Registered nurse and whether the qualification would assist the Registered nurse in performing her or his role and/or assist in maintaining quality patient care and/or assist in the administration of the area in which the Registered nurse employee is employed.working or to the work performed by the employee; or the Employer requires the employee to hold a particular post graduate tertiary qualification from a recognised training institution (or equivalent); b) The qualification in question is one other than a qualification for which the employee is benefiting from “accelerated advancement” under clause 5.3.7(a) of this Agreement; c) The qualification must be university based or another credential of equivalent value specifically approved by Mercy Health and Aged Care Central Queensland Limited. Qualification Name Description Allowance $/week Enrolled Nurse Medication Endorsement Endorsed to administer medication as per QNC guidelines $7.50 per week* Post Enrolment or Post Registration Certificate/Diploma/Degree Earned over at least 2 full- time academic semesters (ivor equivalent) ‘Base rate’ under and consists of 4 or more modules (or equivalent) $15.00 per week* Masters/PhD Course consists of 4 semesters full-time. Requires a related Degree prior to enrolment with a minimum of 24 units. $25.00 per week* *paid pro-rata as per definition of an ordinary hours. An employee shall only be entitled to the payment of this sub-clause allowance for one qualification, that being the highest qualification earned by the employee. If an employee does not provide proof of qualifications within four (4) weeks of engagement or attaining the qualification (whichever is the latter), the allowance shall be defined payable from the date of substantiation. If the employee does provide proof of qualifications within four (4) weeks of engagement or attainment the Employer will adjust payments back to the date of commencement. Application date shall be recognised as that when received by the weekly rate applicable Director of Nursing. Employees are responsible for providing appropriate proof of qualifications. An employee wishing to a Registered Nurse, Grade 1, pay point 4. (v) A Registered nurse claiming entitlement to apply for a qualification allowance must provide complete an application form (Attachment 3) and submit to the employer evidence Director of that Registered nurse holding the qualification for which the entitlement is claimed. Payment shall be from the first pay period on or after evidence of the qualification is submitted to the employer or the date the qualification is obtained, whichever is the laterNursing. (vi) For the avoidance of doubt, a qualification allowance cannot be claimed by a Registered nurse in respect of that employee’s base qualification leading to registration as a Registered nurse with the exception of an honours degree. a Master’s degree or a Doctorate. (vii) Certificates obtained from training or education facilities shall be recognised provided that the programs are equivalent to a University/Graduation certificate and the training/education facility verifies that in writing. (viii) A Registered nurse who holds a Hospital Certificate or Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) shall be paid, in addition to their salary, 4.0% of the base rate. (ix) A Registered nurse who holds a Post-Graduate Diploma or a Degree (or equivalent) (other than a nursing undergraduate degree), an honours degree or a double degree, shall be paid, in addition to her or his salary, 6.5% of base rate. (x) A Registered nurse who holds a Masters (including a Master’s degree completed prior to, or that leads to registration), shall be paid, in addition to their salary, 7.5% of base rate. (xi) A Registered nurse who holds a Doctorate, shall be paid, in addition to their salary, 8.5% of base rate. (xii) The above allowances are to be paid during all periods of leave except Personal leave beyond 21 days in any twelve month period and Long service leave. In the case of annual leave, the employee would not receive the allowance in addition to leave loading. (xiii) The allowance is to be paid on a pro-rata basis for part-time employees, including casuals.