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| Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association COUNCIL POLICY |
| Policy Name: |
Vision and Mission |
Number: |
1 |
| Policy Type: |
Ends |
Date of Origin: |
December, 1997 |
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Date Reviewed: |
September, 2009 |
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Date Revised: |
January, 2010 |
Monitoring Frequency:
Reviewing Frequency: |
Annually at the Retreat
Annually at the Retreat |
Vision
Registered Nurses as partners in an Informed, Healthy Society.
Mission
Competent, caring, knowledge-based registered nursing for the people of Saskatchewan.
- Competent, ethical practice of registered nursing.
- Professional self-regulation for RNs and RN(NP)s.
- Practice environments conducive to safety and quality.
- Support for the Principles of Primary Health Care.
- Registered Nursing as a Leadership Profession.
These ENDS are to be achieved at a cost to the practising member of $510.00 (effective Dec. 1/09) per year and to the non-practising member of $35.00 per year.
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| Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association COUNCIL POLICY |
| Policy Name: |
Competent, Ethical Practice of Nursing |
Number: |
1-1 |
| Policy Type: |
Ends |
Date of Origin: |
December, 1997 |
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Date Reviewed: |
September, 2009 |
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Date Revised: |
January, 2010 |
Monitoring Frequency:
Reviewing Frequency: |
Annually
Annually |
Competent, ethical practice of nursing
End 1 is a first level priority End.
This End is interpreted to include, but is not limited to:
1.1.1 Competence and ethics are rooted in the principles of primary health care.
1.1.2 Saskatchewan RN and RN(NP) expertise contributes to the development of national and international standards for registration.
1.1.3 Graduates from Saskatchewan nursing education programs have a broad-based education congruent with a contemporary understanding of nursing.
1.1.3.1 The Baccalaureate degree is the minimum education level for entry as an RN.
1.1.3.2 The Masters nursing degree is the minimum education level for entry as a RN(NP).
1.1.3.3 Competence and credentials of Saskatchewan educated RNs and RN(NP)s are such that they are internationally recognized.
1.1.4 RNs and RN(NP)s maintain competence throughout their careers.
1.1.4.1 RNs and RN(NP)s holistically and effectively manage pain and advocate for appropriate pain management.
1.1.5 RNs and RN(NP)s practice to the full extent of their competencies.
1.1.6 RNs and RN(NP)s understand and embrace the Code of Ethics.
1.1.6.1 RNs and RN(NP)s model the respectful treatment of all persons.
1.1.7 RNs and RN(NP)s effectively ise patient experience research to inform their practice.
End 1 is a first level priority End.
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| Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association COUNCIL POLICY |
| Policy Name: |
Professional Self-Regulation for RNs and RN(NP)s |
Number: |
1-2 |
| Policy Type: |
Ends |
Date of Origin: |
December, 1997 |
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Date Reviewed: |
September, 2009 |
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Date Revised: |
January, 2010 |
Monitoring Frequency:
Reviewing Frequency: |
Annually
Annually |
Professional self-regulation for RNs and RN(NP)s
End 2 is a first level priority End.
This End is interpreted to include, but is not limited to:
1.2.1 Legislation supports / mandates professional self-regulation.
1.2.2 RNs and RN(NP)s value professional self-regulation.
1.2.3 Public has confidence in competence of RNs and RN(NP)s.
1.2.4 The public is aware that the SRNA has a process to register a concern regarding a RN or RN(NP) regardless of the care setting.
1.2.4.1 Complaints regarding RN and RN(NP) incompetence and misconduct are resolved in a just, timely, transparent and accountable manner.
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| Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association COUNCIL POLICY |
| Policy Name: |
Practice Environments Conducive to Quality Care |
Number: |
1.3 |
| Policy Type: |
Ends |
Date of Origin: |
January, 1998 |
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Date Reviewed: |
September, 2009 |
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Date Revised: |
January, 2010 |
Monitoring Frequency:
Reviewing Frequency: |
Annually
Annually |
Practice environments conducive to safety and quality
End 3 is a second level priority.
This End is interpreted to include, but is not limited to:
1.3.1 General public, governing representatives, public policy makers and health decision-makers have compelling evidence about the need for sufficient RNs and RN(NP)s in direct care,administration, education, research and policy, to provide safe, quality, culturally competent care.
1.3.2 Nursing students, graduates, RNs and RN(NP)s new to re-entering the workplace, are successfully integrated into the practice environment.
1.3.3 Practice reflects clarity of roles within a collaborative practice environment.
1.3.4 Practice environments support RNs and RN(NP)s to practice nursing in accordance with Section 2(k) of The Registered Nurses Act, 1988, Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the nursing practice standards, and best practice guidelines.
1.3.4.1 RNs and RN(NP)s are partners in emergency preparedness planning.
1.3.4.2 Organizations provide appropriate technology to support quality practice.
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| Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association COUNCIL POLICY |
| Policy Name: |
Comprehensive Primary Health Care |
Number: |
1.4 |
| Policy Type: |
Ends |
Date of Origin: |
December, 1997 |
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Date Reviewed: |
September, 2009 |
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Date Revised: |
January, 2010 |
Monitoring Frequency:
Reviewing Frequency: |
Annually
Annually |
Support for the Principles of Primary Health Care
End 4 is a third level priority End.
This End is interpreted to include, but is not limited to:
1.4.1 Public policy makers have compelling evidence of the value of a health system that is universal, accessible, publicly administered, comprehensive, portable and accountable.
1.4.2 Public policy makers are aware of the potential health impact of decisions.
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| Professional Growth and Support |
| Policy Name: |
Leadership and Professional Presence |
Number: |
1.5 |
| Policy Type: |
Ends |
Date of Origin: |
October, 1999 |
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Date Reviewed: |
September, 2009 |
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Date Revised: |
January, 2010 |
Monitoring Frequency:
Reviewing Frequency: |
Annually
Annually |
Registered Nursing as a Leadership Profession
End 5 is a second level priority.
This End is interpreted to include, but is not limited to:
1.5.1 Individual RNs and RN(NP)s demonstrate leadership.
1.5.1.1 RNs and RN(NP)s are engaged in professional activities and leadership development to meet current and future challenges.
1.5.1.2 RNs and RN(NP)s mentor and seek mentorship.
1.5.1.3 RNs and RN(NP)s demonstrate leadership in the use of appropriate communication and information technology.
1.5.1.4 RNs and RN(NP)s effectively address the risk of fatigue, abuse and other safety issues.
1.5.1.5 RNs and RN(NP)s demonstrate leadership in environmentally responsible practice.
1.5.2 Individual RNs and RN(NP)s demonstrate professional presence.
1.5.2.1 RNs and RN(NP)s articulate their role to the public.
1.5.2.2 RNs and RN(NP)s consistently use their first name and last name and title for identification to the public.
1.5.3 RN and RN(NP) leadership is demonstrated in the local, provincial, regional, national and international health agenda.
1.5.3.1 RNs and RN(NP)s advocate for healthy public policy that supports the principles of Primary Health Care, with emphasis on health issues for Aboriginal, elderly and vulnerable populations.
1.5.3.2 RNs and RN(NP)s collaborate in interdisciplinary teams that include client representatives/citizens.
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