needs HELP! Employer not following the contract/LMO.

[abisehiyo]

I am a foreign worker here in Canada. I was hired as a Graduate Nurse (as it says in my work permit,visa and LMO). I took the RN exam last year but didn't pass, so my temporary license as Grad Nurse was canceled, then I worked as a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) for the meantime while waiting for the next test. Then I took it again this year and I just passed it (RN exam) and already have my license. Now, my employer wants me to work as BOTH at the same time. I have my schedule as CCA and will work as RN if someone called in sick. It feels like there is something wrong going on, since it says in my contract, I am hired as a nurse and guaranteed 60hrs. bi-weekly. Could somebody help me with this matter?
Any input will be greatly appreciated!

 

[Leon]

You want to complain that your employer is breaking the contract but keep in mind that you also failed to live up to the contract when you failed the RN exam the first time and could no longer work as a nurse. The employer did you a favour then by keeping you on.

Now, maybe he does not have a full time position for you as an RN. Regardless of contracts, whenever an employer does not have work for you, he can lay you off. You can play tough but keep in mind that it may cost you your job.

You should talk this over with the employer. It seems to me that they are offering to ease you back into nursing with whatever hours are available. Of course they should pay you for your hours at the correct rates as well. I assume that a CCA makes less money. You should get paid as an RN when you work as an RN. If you don't like the employers solution, you are free to seek a new job and get a new LMO and a new work permit for a new employer.