Position: Policy and Practice Consultant
Expected Start Date: January 5, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan
City/Town: Regina (work through remote working arrangements may be considered)
Department: College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan
Type: Temporary Full-time – 24 months (January 5, 2026 – December 31, 2027)
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 7 hours per day (35 hours per week)
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
The College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRPNS) was established in 1947 and is governed under The Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act, 1993, with the mandate of protection of the public through effective regulation. The Act sets out our responsibilities in regulating Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs):
To set standards for psychiatric nursing education
To maintain and enforce a code of ethics and standards of practice
To establish requirements for licensure
To set continuing competence requirements of its registrants
To receive complaints pertaining to registrants practice, conduct investigations, and take appropriate disciplinary action
Job Description:
The CRPNS is seeking a Policy and Practice Consultant. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer/Registrar, this position is responsible for the development/maintenance of policies that guide the work of the organization, as well as to support registrants, key partners, and members of the public through development of communications of professional standards, competencies, guidelines, and ethics that inform the requirements of RPN practice. The Policy and Practice Consultant will research and analyze trends impacting CRPNS and self-regulation, prepare reports and develop policies at the governance and operational levels. These include policies that support administration of the Act, registration, operations, RPN professional practice, and governance. With expertise in policy development, RPN Practice and professional self-regulation, this position requires a good understanding of the issues impacting the self-regulation of RPNs. This role is foundational in its contribution to our mandate of public protection.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze trends and issues, identify and develop options and solutions, and make policy recommendations in order to meet organizational goals and mandate
Gather and analyze data and information to inform evidence-based policy developed and strategic decision-making
Research, prepare and draft governance and operational policies
Assist in the development and monitoring of policies and procedure documents
Analyze trends, using primary and secondary source data and prepare reports to support operational and strategic goals
The ability to accurately reference and interpret acts, regulations, policies, and guidelines
Conduct environmental scans to identify trends impacting self-regulation
Develop practice guidelines and organizational documents that inform the requirements of RPN practice
Provide practice advisement services to registrants, key partners and members of the public to support RPNs in meeting professional expectations
Analyze current and proposed practice changes and provide regulatory expertise to support RPN practice within professional practice standards and ethics
Support Council and Council Committees
Liaison with a wide range of groups and organizations
Job Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of a recognized Psychiatric Nursing Education Program and hold registration (or be eligible for registration) with the CRPNS
Graduate degree in psychiatric nursing, nursing administration/leadership, social sciences, public administration, or a related discipline with excellent qualitative and quantitative research skills
An appropriate combination of RPN education combined with other education and experience may be considered
Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to draft policy and procedure documents, with well-developed presentation skills
Excellent project management skills
Able to self-manage and is highly motivated
Proven ability to work with a high degree of independence
Team player
Sound understanding of health professions legislation and the public protection mandate of regulatory bodies
Must be proficient at conducting literature reviews, environmental scans coupled with excellent analytical skills and ability to analyze/synthesize information for the development of policies and procedures
Experienced at developing and managing relationships with key partners
In-depth knowledge of the psychiatric nursing profession and mental health delivery systems
Knowledge of psychiatric nurse education
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Valid Class 5 Driver’s license
Conditions of Employment
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must provide a criminal record check including a vulnerable sector search
Additional Information:
The position is predominantly Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
There may be some evening or weekend work. This position will require overnight travel at times for multiple days in a row within and outside of Saskatchewan.
Please send a cover letter and resume to bbalaski@crpns.ca by Midnight October 31, 2025. We thank applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
