The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is a regulatory college under the Health Professions Act. Our vision is excellence in nursing regulation for the health of all Albertans. Our objective is people-first, and we are committed to attracting the best people, engaging, and developing a workforce that embodies our values of integrity, respect, accountability and professionalism. The CRNA is committed to meeting and exceeding its legislative responsibilities by using a Right-touch relational regulatory approach.
Registered Nurse Consultant
At the CRNA, we are committed to regulatory excellence and safeguarding the public interest. As part of this commitment, we are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Consultant to support regulatory decision-making and provide subject matter expertise across our Regulatory Service Delivery (RSD) Model.
This role plays a critical part in embedding legislation, regulations, policy and emerging trends into the CRNA’s registration and regulatory processes. Positioned at the intersection of policy, practice and decision-making, the RN Consultant offers a systems-level view of regulatory services by supporting internal teams, guiding external partners and referring matters to regulatory committees where appropriate.
What You Will Do
Assess Applications (Registration Case Management)
- Review, analyze and make case-by-case decisions for applicants who do not meet one or more registration requirements.
- Assess and process reinstatement applications.
- Communicate registration decisions in accordance with legislated notification requirements.
Provide Consultations
- Offer expert guidance to applicants, registrants, employers and partners on legislation, standards and regulatory expectations.
- Conduct consultations with employers, disability specialists, insurers, union representatives and others regarding limits or conditions imposed on a registrant’s practice.
- Consult with applicants/registrants on unregistered practice, registration processes and expectations throughout the application lifecycle.
Manage Conditions & Authorizations
- Apply, monitor and remove practice conditions and restrictions on regulated members’ permits.
- Review and assess fitness to practice concerns; escalate to Professional Conduct as needed.
- Develop and monitor Consensual Resolution Agreements for non-incapacity-related eligibility concerns.
- Analyze and assess the risks associated with limits on practice and provide recommendations.
Review & Implement Regulatory Policy
- Maintain and update the CRNA’s Regulatory Policy Manual in collaboration with internal partners.
- Ensure registration policies are evidence-informed and aligned with right-touch regulatory principles and administrative law.
- Evaluate policy effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Participate in internal audits aligned with approved regulatory policies and standards.
Support Regulatory Committees
- Identify, prepare and present cases requiring committee review through the CRNA Secretariat.
- Manage compliance processes for post-secondary nursing education programs.
- Collaborate with governance and regulatory teams to support sound committee operations.
What You Possess
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Active nursing license/permit in good standing
Experience:
- 7–9 years of progressive experience, which may include clinical practice, administration, education, research, policy or regulatory roles.
- Applied knowledge of Alberta’s health system, nursing legislation and the regulatory environment.
- Experience with administrative law, investigations or regulatory case management is an asset.
Skills & Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking & Decision Making: Ability to interpret legislation, assess complex cases, and make clear, defensible decisions.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; skilled at relationship-building and collaboration with diverse partners.
- Organization & Prioritization: Strong time management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities and regulatory timelines.
- Regulatory Knowledge & Judgment: Deep understanding of nursing practice, professional standards and regulatory principles.
- Customer Focus & Professionalism: Relational, service-oriented approach with exceptional professionalism and discretion.
- Technological Proficiency: Proficiency in MS365 applications (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).
- Project Leadership: Ability to inspire collaboration and lead initiatives to successful outcomes.
What We Offer
- An ongoing full-time employment opportunity.
- Competitive salary with a comprehensive health and dental benefits package, including resources to support mental health and financial wellness.
- Annual Health Spending Account (HSA) and Wellness Spending Account (WSA) to support ongoing learning, health, wellness and family services.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Flexible, hybrid work environment with a 7.25-hour workday, Monday through Friday.
- 12 general holidays, plus an annual holiday break in December.
- Earned vacation days, starting at a rate equivalent to 20 days per year.
Apply Now
Submit your resume by May 30, 2025, quoting file 62801-40 to crnacareers@nurses.ab.ca.
We appreciate your interest in joining the CRNA and thank all applicants in advance.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.