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Negotiations to replace this Agreement will commence four months prior to the expiry of this Agreement or earlier by agreement between the parties covered by the Agreement. 11. Objectives of Agreement 11.1 The parties agree that continuous improvement strategies will contribute to the efficiency and productivity of the NTPS and it is the intention of the parties to build upon and enhance the human resource reforms contained in the PSEM Act through: (a) (b) (c) (d) Improved human resource practices; and Staff development; and Management and professional development programs; and Other programs of continuous improvement 11.2 The parties acknowledge the need to examine jointly and consider all options when pursuing improvement strategies to ensure the achievement of the most cost effective and productive outcomes and that the consultative mechanisms referred to in Clause 14 - Management of Change, will be employed by the parties for this process. While recognising that reorganisation and changes to staff numbers arising from various factors are occurring within the NTPS, the parties agree that there will be no involuntary redundancies and no job losses arising directly from the implementation of this Agreement. 12. Productivity and Efficiency 12.1 The parties to this Agreement recognise the skills, energy and cooperation of Employees in increasing productivity across the Public Sector and that these improvements are integral to enhanced client service delivery and the career satisfaction and development of Employees. Increasing productivity is an ongoing and evolutionary process which takes place within the context of changing Government priorities in policy and service delivery, new client demands, the introduction of new technology, more efficient and effective management and work practices, and ongoing skills development of the workforce. 12.2 As with former NTPS Nursing agreements, the past, present and future contribution of Employees in increasing productivity is recognised through improved terms and conditions of employment which arise from the introduction of this Agreement. 12.3 The parties acknowledge that this Agreement recognises productivity improvements occurring during the life of this Agreement. 12.4 This Agreement recognises current and future developments in nursing practice and changes in work value. In particular the Agreement recognises the following developments: (a) Increased clinical responsibility and scope of practice of nurses and midwives, 8 NTPS NURSES AND MIDWIVES’ 2011-2014 Enterprise Agreement
(b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Increased deployment of technology in nursing and midwifery practice, Increased scope of practice and skills development across the workforce, Increased responsiveness to meet service demands, Improvements to service quality through planned and systemic interventions, Increased roles in multi-disciplinary teams in providing comprehensive health services to the community; and Facilitating the requirements to the National Accreditation and Registration system. 12.5 Without limiting the scope of this clause, productivity and efficiency will be enhanced with Employee commitment to implement the policies and initiatives of the Government of the day. 13. Dispute Settling Procedures General 13.1 The parties aim to avoid and resolve industrial disputation about the application of this Agreement. 13.2 Subject to sub clause 13.3, this clause sets out procedures to be followed for avoiding and resolving disputes in relation to: (a) (b) a matter arising under this Agreement; or the National Employment Standard 13.3 (a) This clause does not apply in relation to disputes about: i. refusals for requests for flexible work arrangements on reasonable business grounds under section 65(5) of the FW Act; or ii. refusals for requests for extended parental leave on reasonable business grounds under section 76(4) of the FW Act. (b) An Employee who has a grievance about matters referred to in 13.3 (a) can utilise section 59 of the PSEM Act. 13.4 In the event of a dispute arising in relation to a matter referred to in clause 13.2 the following procedure will apply: (a) Subject to the FW Act a party to a dispute may appoint another person, organisation or association to accompany or represent them at any stage of the dispute; and 9 NTPS NURSES AND MIDWIVES’ 2011-2014 Enterprise Agreement
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