PrintUNA members eligible for Education Allowances
United Nurses of Alberta members are eligible for education allowances that recognize courses, diplomas and degrees relevant to Registered Nursing and Registered Psychiatric Nursing.
According to Article 26.01 of the Provincial Collective Agreement, the Employer will acknowledge educational credentials from recognized post-secondary institutions and use those credentials to establish the Employee’s basic rate of pay.
Hourly allowances for educational credentials
- Clinical Course (including mid-wife course): 50¢
- Certified Diabetes Educator Certificate: 50¢
- Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Certificate: 50¢
- Canadian Nurses Association Certification: 50¢
- Active registration in the CARNA plus Degree or Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing (a Diploma or
- Degree in Nursing plus active registration in CRPNA): 50¢
- Course in Nursing Unit Administration: 50¢
- One (1) Year Diploma: 50¢
- Baccalaureate Degree: $1.25
- Master’s Degree: $1.50
- Doctorate: $1.75
An education allowance for a Baccalaureate Degree shall be payable after the Employee provides their Employer with satisfactory proof that the Degree is recognized by the Nursing Education Program Advisory Board, the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta or the International Qualifications Assessment Service.
Allowances for education shall be paid from the date the Employee provides proof of qualifications to the Employer retroactive to the date the Employee completed the requirements for the qualification or from the date of hire, whichever is later, to a maximum of twelve months.
Education allowances are not cumulative. An Employee should expect to only receive the highest allowance they are eligible for.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your UNA Local Executive or Labour Relations Officer at 1-800-252-9394.
