{"id":761,"date":"2023-03-14T17:05:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T17:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intouch.rnunl.ca\/?p=761"},"modified":"2023-03-23T14:19:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T14:19:34","slug":"self-scheduling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intouch.rnunl.ca\/index.php\/self-scheduling\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Scheduling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Provincial nursing guidelines to support the adoption and use of self-scheduling were released in November.<\/p>\n

Some units have used self-scheduling for many years as a mechanism to provide more flexibility and control over work schedules. These guidelines, which are an outcome of the Think Tank, are designed to support a consistent approach and expand the use of self-scheduling across the province.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been doing self-scheduling in the ICU in Grand-Falls Windsor for more than 15 years,\u201d said RN Morely Colbourne, Branch 9.\u00a0 \u201cIt has always worked well and certainly helps with morale and work\/life balance. There are a number of other units that have also started it here and have had success.\u201d<\/p>\n

RNU encourages members to review the guidelines with your co-workers. If you are interested in trying self-scheduling, please discuss this with your manager.<\/p>\n

There are 13 guiding principles that the employer and staff must acknowledge when they enter a self-scheduling arrangement. This includes principles such as:<\/p>\n