Month: October 2022

THE ROLE Reporting to the Executive Officer, Professional Practice, the Director of Professional Conduct/Complaints Director is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the professional conduct and complaints portfolio. As a leader, the Director oversees a team of complaints officers, a complaints assistant, and contract investigators to administer the CLPNA’s complaints process. The position…

THE ROLE Reporting to the Director, Professional Development (PD), the Educational Designer is accountable to the CLPNA for implementing and supporting varied tools and applications to design/redesign, develop, and maintain learning resources that are regulatory in nature. These offerings include modules, webinars, workshops, and other educational means, and will enable registrants to fulfil continuing competency…

The Policy on Actively Engaged Requirements for Registration and the Continuing Competence Program has been updated to include a new criteria to demonstrate being “actively engaged” for the purpose of registration. This update impacts individuals who do not meet the practice hours requirement or those who have been out of nursing practice for less than…

LPNs must consistently maintain and enhance their competence in nursing practice and be aware of strengths and areas in need of improvement. Continuing competence is essential in meeting the demands of evolving practice environments and patient needs. Join Dr. Salma Kiani, OD, as she walks you through what you need to know about eye health…

THE ROLE Reporting to the Director of Professional Practice and Policy, the Practice Advisor’s primary focus is to receive, monitor, inform, and respond to professional practice inquiries or issues at the CLPNA. The Practice Advisor participates in the development and implementation of practice support to legislation and regulation changes, advises on professional development opportunities, and…

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta is responsible under the Health Professions Act for protecting the public from unethical, unskilled, and unsafe nursing practice. Under this authority, some complaints of unprofessional conduct result in a formal Hearing before a Hearing Tribunal, consisting of LPNs appointed by Council and public members appointed by government….

The purpose of regulation is to ensure that regulated healthcare providers, such as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), practice in a safe, competent, and ethical manner. The way LPNs connect their regulatory responsibilities to their nursing practice is of utmost importance. Professionalism requires that LPNs demonstrate professional standards when providing nursing care and collaborating with patients,…

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) has made revisions to the previous Standards of Practice on Restricted Activities and Advanced Practice to align with changes to the Health Professions Act. Supervision requirements will be removed from the LPN Profession Regulation and have been transferred to the updated standards of practice. This change…

A fall can have a significant impact on a person’s independence and lifestyle. Among older adults in Alberta, falls are the leading cause of injury and 1 of 3 older adults will fall at least once per year. Join Melanie Morgan-Redshaw from the Injury Prevention Centre to learn about risk factors that can lead to…

People will continue to experience harm from substance use if stigma prevents them from seeking help. Alberta Health Services The feature story, ‘Caring Without Judgement: Harm Reduction’, provides information on harm reduction, an overview of this public health approach in programs and practice, and provides practical strategies in caring for people who use substances. Harm…