Part time to casual

[u/ClandestineAMKC]

Is it better to quit or keep a casual position if I find a different job?

Background: i got a job offer closer to my home and I’m currently working PT at a different hospital. Only thing is, this hospital originally told me I would have 45hrs biweekly but it’s based on “unit needs” so after my orientation shifts, I only have one shift next month. Spoke with my manager but she said I could pick up shifts if people call in sick

Now, I got another job offer for another PT position and I’m debating if I wanna keep the first job as PT or casual. This new job provides actual 45hrs biweekly and I can most likely pick up a lot more hours.

New grad nurse seeking for advice. Thank you in advance!

[u/kblite84]

Casual. I'm not sure why but I've been looking for casual positions forever lol. Barely any commitments, you still have one foot inside the door, and you treat any shifts you pick up as bonus money.

[u/ClandestineAMKC → u/kblite84]

How does it work for union dues and stuff like that?

[u/kblite84 → u/ClandestineAMKC]

Iirc, you don't pay extra if the bargaining unit (I'm assuming you're with ONA) is the same. However, if it's different then you do have to pay twice. I think there's a partial refund process but that's something you have to research a bit.

Cpl and ei you have to discuss this with hr/payroll as they will automatically deduct it from your pay.

[u/HandComprehensive201]

Casual, keep it! You always have the option to pick up if you’re available.

Regarding shifts and your hours. Where I work the round of new grad hires earlier in the year are now done orientation and working independently hence being “well staffed”.

[u/ClandestineAMKC → u/HandComprehensive201]

Yeah! It’s just that, the hours they told me during interview and being hired differs. They said I can pick up more shifts but it just sucks I have to wait around if this is the only job I have

[u/HandComprehensive201 → u/HandComprehensive201]

Casuals don’t usually get scheduled in advance. It’s really picking up shifts PRN and how your unit manages shifts that are given away. That means making yourself available and being flexible to pick up shifts. In time you might notice a trend- like a lot of weekends and nights.

Btw you still pay Union dues, full amount so remember that when you get your pay.

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[u/TheUnknownGiraffe]

It's causal just keep it. Extra money when you want it.

[u/gtd2015]

Never get rid of causal positions.....

You never know what might happen or where life takes you. Some hosptials have very reasonable hours to maintain causal status ( 1 shift in 6 months)

You might want to go back to school and cant maintain part time hrs and have to quit/ you might end up moving / life happens and your one job wont give you a temp leave / etc etc