Month: March 2023

On December 9, 2020, the Alberta legislature enacted Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (No. 2), commonly called “Bill 46”. Bill 46 included a large number of amendments to the Health Professions Act (the “HPA”), but these amendments did not come into force at that time. Most of the amendments to the HPA under Bill 46…

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….

Licensed Practical Nurses must have the knowledge, skill, judgment, and competencies related to immunization to practice safely. This video outlines expectations on LPN professional practice when performing immunization duties, including: The CLPNA’s Interpretive Document: Immunization Regulation Duties further guides LPNs in understanding the Immunization Regulation. QUESTIONS? For more information, please contact: Email the CLPNA’s Professional Practice…

THE ROLE Reporting to the Director of Professional Practice and Policy, the Policy Advisor supports the development of policy at the CLPNA. The Policy Advisor works within the CLPNA’s policy framework and develops evidence-informed documents to support the CLPNA’s operations and its mandate of public protection. HOW TO APPLY This employment opportunity is now closed….

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses (CLPNA) is pleased to announce an update to its English Language Proficiency Policy that will support more nurses in becoming registered as Alberta LPNs. The CLPNA has added more options for applicants to provide proof of English language proficiency. Effective March 16, 2023, applicants can demonstrate proficiency through completion…

In this webinar, we will discuss specific strategies to facilitate communication with people who have dementia. We will focus on Alzheimer’s dementia, covering topics related to memory and communication, including hearing loss, with examples of practical evidence-based techniques that you can put into immediate practice. After participating in the webinar, learners will be able to…

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) have a professional and ethical responsibility to practice within the relevant laws governing privacy and confidentiality of patient information. This means all LPNs have the duty to safeguard a patient’s personal and health information as well as respect a patient’s right to privacy. LPNs are ultimately responsible for determining and understanding…