Policy 7.0 - Signing Bonus Policy - Revision Date: July 11, 2022

Recipients of more than one incentive under the Bursaries and Incentives Program of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador with a service obligation to the same RHA to be employed in the same position will complete their service obligations concurrently. [...] Interest on the amount to be repaid by the recipient is calculated retroactively from the date the money was advanced to or on behalf of the Recipient, and will compound on the outstanding balance as of the end of the month. [...] The transfer of signing bonus service agreements from one position to another position within the RHA, and between RHAs, will be submitted by the RHA to the Health Workforce Planning Division to be considered on a case-by-case basis. [...] Notifying the RHA in writing if he/she is unable to fulfill the service agreement at least three (3) months prior to the termination date of the service agreement and arrange for repayment of the defaulted signing bonus amount in accordance with the service agreement and the Bursaries and Incentives Program Collection Policy – RHA Receivables. [...] The RHA facilitates the signing of a service agreement (Template 7.0) with the incumbent and issues the signing bonus cheque.