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last updated: April 28, 2023
National Nurses Week Event May 8th-14th
The week draws attention to nurses, increasing the awareness of the public, policy-makers and governments of the many contributions of nursing to the well-being of Canadians. In 1971, ICN designated May 12, the birthday of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, as International Nurses Day. In 1985, CNA members passed a resolution to begin negotiations with the
CCRNR: The Nurse Practitioner Regulation Framework Implementation Plan Project Newsletter #9
The Nurse Practitioner Regulation Framework Implementation Plan Project (NPR-FIPP) in Canada aims to establish a new model for Nurse Practitioner (NP) regulation that promotes patient safety, consistency, collaboration, and mobility. This involves aligning graduate-level education programs with revised NP Entry-Level Competencies (ELCs) and implementing a single national NP entry-level exam for all NPs in Canada.
Opportunity to participate in research: Community Registered Nurses and Artificial Intelligence
This research aims to provide a Canadian perspective of how community registered nurses should be involved and prepared to integrate artificial intelligence into clinical practice. Artificial intelligence describes technology that can mimic human-like behaviour (e.g., decision-making). While nurses gather much of the healthcare data, they are not involved with how the data is used in
ICN Congress 2023
The International Council of Nurses and the Canadian Nurses Association are delighted to invite you to attend the ICN Congress, 1-5 July 2023 in Montreal, Canada! With the theme “Nurses together: a force for global health”, the ICN 2023 Congress will bring together the powerful force of the 28 million nurses worldwide! For four days,
2022 Updated Language Proficiency Requirements
A news release about the Canadian Nurse Regulators Collaborative (CNRC) announcing updated language proficiency cutscores/benchmark levels for regulated nursing professions in Canada. News Release: Canadian Nurse Regulators Collaborate Announces Updated Language Proficiency Cutscores/Benchmark Levels
Nunavut Arctic College is looking for nursing instructors
The Nunavut Arctic College in Iqaluit is seeking an Instructor for Nursing and Health Science Programs. This position is open to all applicants, and it is an indeterminate position. If there is no successful Nunavut Inuit, the position will be offered as a 3-year term. The incumbent is responsible for providing university, college, and general
PEER North Conference – Save the Date
The PEER North Conference is being planned to take place in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories for all primary care providers including all NPs, RNs, and CHNs. The conference will be held September 21 – 23, 2023. Details to be shared soon.
MAiD 2023 Conference May 5 – 6, 2023
The Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers is excited to invite you to join us in Halifax, Nova Scotia from May 5th – 6th for our annual conference – MAiD2023. Now in its 4th year, our annual conference promises to provide an exceptional learning and in-person networking experience. We also offer a virtual component for those who
Public Health Outreach Nurses – HRHSSA no longer has an Immediate need for outreach nurses
Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA) no longer has an immediate need for Public Health Outreach Nurses to support an illicit drug crisis that is currently impacting the Town of Hay River. Flights and accommodations will be covered for a minimum 3-week visit. Thank you to all interested candidates. Click here for more