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Continuing Competence Program
WANTED: CRPNBC Practicing Members in good standing to volunteer as competency reviewers
Who are we looking for?
- RPNs who have been practicing for at least two years
- RPNs from all over the province and from all areas of practice
What can volunteers expect?
- You will participate in a focused training session
- You will work in (assigned) pairs to review continuing competency forms that will be submitted as part of the 2010 registration requirement.
- You will receive an honorarium for volunteering 3-5 hours of your time in March/April of 2010
Continuing Competency Practice Reviews are required of RPNs pursuant to the Health Professions Act. Your willingness to participate as a reviewer is a valuable contribution to this process!!
Interested members please send an e-mail to the Quality Assurance Committee at qac@crpnbc.ca
Employment Opportunities ~ CRPNBC
Executive Director/Registrar
The College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia is inviting applications for the position of Executive Director/Registrar.
The Executive Director/Registrar is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the College appointed by the Board and responsible for all administrative functions and duties of the College in accordance with the Health Professions Act, the College Bylaws and the Board’s governance policies and guidelines.
Details HERE
Deputy Registrar/Practice Consultant
The Deputy Registrar/Practice Consultant is responsible for carrying out the regulatory functions and duties of the College as assigned and in accordance with the duties and objects of the College. The Deputy Registrar/Practice Consultant is responsible to the Executive Director/Registrar regarding all activities and performance in areas of assigned responsibility. This is an interesting position that includes a variety of regulatory, quality assurance and professional functions.
Prevention and Treatment of Influenza Like Illnesses
The Scope of Practice for Registered Psychiatric Nurses
Following a second review of existing regulatory frameworks and competency documents, the Office of the Nursing Directorate, Ministry of Health has issued the following statement: Registered Psychiatric Nurses have the competencies to administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections within their knowledge, skill and ability.
Immunization
RPNs may administer antivirals with an order from a physician or a nurse paractitioner. RPNs must follow the decision support tools established by the BC Centre for Disease Control. These decision support tools can be found at: http://www.bccdc.ca/dis-cond/comm-manual/CDManualChap2.htm- RPNs must have successfully completed an immunization course approved by the CRPNBC
- RPNs may administer immunization to clients four (4) years of age and over
- RPNs are responsible to assess and determine whether a specific client is eligible to receive an immunization(s) and are accountable for their decisions. RPNs are responsible for consulting with and/or seeking clinical guidance from a Public Health Nurse, NP, or physician when needed.
CRPNBC will approve immunization courses as listed on the CLPNBC website under “What’s New” section. The College will also approve Health Authority developed immunization courses.
Contact Linda Syssoloff at linda_syssoloff@crpnbc.ca if you are interested in being certified for the on-line immunization program.
Check the website frequently for updates.
World Congress 2010 Registration Open
Registration for the 5th World Congress for Psychiatric Nurses to be held in Vancouver March 18 to 21, 2009 is now open.
2010 marks the 5th conference celebrating the work of psychiatric nurses, and in the spirit of our theme ‘Building Global Connection in Psychiatric Nursing’, it promises to be an exciting international event.
To REGISTER ONLINE click here.
Proposed CRPNBC Bylaw Changes
Click HERE to read or print the final version of the proposed changes to the CRPNBC Bylaws
Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Canada invites nominations for the AWARDS of EXCELLENCE IN PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Canada Award of Excellence in Psychiatric Nursing These awards are granted every two years to four Registered Psychiatric Nurses, one from each professional regulatory body who have made outstanding contributions to the profession of psychiatric nursing and/or who have demonstrated excellence in improving mental health services in Canada.
Details and Nomination Form HERE
CRPNBC Annual Report
2008 - 2009
Click on the cover photo to download and/or read the CRPNBC Annual Report for 2008 - 2009
Psychiatric Nursing Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Nurses
This program is a partnership between the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC and the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta. Funding for this project has been approved by the BC Ministry of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development under the “Regulator Projects to Increase Access to Regulated Professions”.
Details HERE
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CRPNBC Office
Suite #307 - 2502 St. Johns Street
Port Moody,
British Columbia
Canada
V3H 2B4
Tel: 604-931-5200
Fax: 604-931-5277
BC Toll Free: 1-800-565-2505
Board of Directors
Ross Stewart - Chair
Linda Moyneur - Vice-Chair
Michele Robson - Finance Officer
Paul Anderson - Director
Anna Helewka - Director
Judith Macrae - Director
Melodie Hull - Director
Lis Pedersen - Director
Carol Robinson, Director
Staff
Vacant,
Executive Director / Registrar
Linda Syssoloff, Deputy Registrar/Practice Consultant
Charmaine Murray, Administrative Assistant/Accounting
April Lightbown, Administrative Assistant
Email Addresses:
Executive Director
Charmaine Murray
April Lightbown
Linda Syssoloff
Charmaine Murray
April Lightbown
Linda Syssoloff
