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18.3 Access to EAPs by Employees and their families will be subject to the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
the availability of the EAP in their geographical area; (the parties recognise that remote
areas may not have direct access to an EAP provider. In these instances, innovative
measures such as telephone counselling, internet and travel may be utilised, where
appropriate); and
the relevance of the Employee’s family attending the counselling service, as determined
by the provider; and
consistent with the Department’s policy, the cost of the first 3 work related visits is to
be met by the Agency, with the cost of any subsequent visit by agreement between the
Agency and the provider.
19. Prevention of Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace
19.1 The parties are committed to achieving and maintaining a safe and healthy work
environment, free from harassment and bullying behaviour.
19.2 The CEO acknowledges the commitment to achieve and maintain a safe and healthy work
environment and will take all reasonably practicable steps to prevent harassment and
bullying in the workplace.
19.3 Employees acknowledge the Principles of Conduct stated in the PSEM Act. In accordance
with these principles, Employees will behave in a professional manner in carrying out their
duties and will treat colleagues, supervisors and others in the workplace with courtesy,
dignity and respect at all times.
19.4 An Employee who is aggrieved by his or her treatment in employment may seek a review
under the PSEM Act.
PART 3 – GENERAL EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Division 1 – Classifications, Pay and Allowances
20. Classification Descriptions
Descriptors for positions within the Nursing classification system are as follows:
Pupil Nurse (3rd year)
20.1 Work is under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
20.2 Competency at this level involves the application of knowledge and skills, limited to a range
of tasks and roles that have been assessed as being competent. Evidence of competency
remains the responsibility of the student.
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NTPS NURSES AND MIDWIVES’ 2011-2014 Enterprise Agreement