About Us
The Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association (SRNA), established in 1917 by provincial legislation, is the professional, self-regulatory body for the province's approximately 9,100 nurses. The Registered Nurses Act (1988) describes the SRNA's mandate in setting standards of education and practice for the profession and registering nurses to ensure competent nursing care for the public.
Membership in the SRNA includes membership in the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and the International Council of Nurses (ICN).
The SRNA is governed by a Council of 13 people: 9 elected registered nurses (President, President-Elect and 7 members-at-large); 3 appointed public representatives; and the Executive Director. The SRNA Council governs in accordance with the Act and is accountable to the public.
The SRNA Council carries out it's responsibilities using the principles of policy governance. This includes articulating a mission, making policy and sustaining a vision. The SRNA Vision is: Registered nurses as partners in an informed, healthy society. The SRNA Mission is: Competent, caring, knowledge-based nursing for the people of Saskatchewan. The SRNA Ends Policies are:
- Vision and Mission
- Competent, ethical practice of nursing
- Professional self-regulation for RNs and RN(NP)s
- Practice environments conducive to safety and quality
- Primary health care
- Leadership and professional presence
The staff of the SRNA carries out the work that will achieve these Ends, following certain ethical guidelines set out by the Council in their Executive Limitations policies.
Last Updated: May 4, 2008