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Council Policies:
Contact: Dianna Pedersen, Executive Assistant at dpedersen@srna.org
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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, 2007 |
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Date Revised: |
September, 2007 |
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 nursing for the people of Saskatchewan.
- 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.
These ENDS are to be achieved at a cost to the practising member of $460.00 (effective Dec. 1/07) 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, 2007 |
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Date Revised: |
September, 2007 |
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 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.
1.1.5 RNs and RN(NP)s practice to the full extent of their competencies.
1.1.5.1 RNs and RN(NP)s have clarity regarding their authority to practice within their scope.
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.
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, 2007 |
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Date Revised: |
September, 2007 |
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 understand professional self-regulation.
1.2.3 Public has confidence in competence of RNs and RN(NP)s.
1.2.3.1 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, 2007 |
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Date Revised: |
September, 2007 |
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 There are sufficient RN and RN(NP) resources in direct care, administration, education, research and policy.
1.3.1.1 General public, governing representatives, public policy makers and health decision-makers have compelling evidence about the need for sufficient RNs and RN(NP)s.
1.3.1.2 Expertise of experienced RNs and RN(NP)s is retained.
1.3.1.3 Potential, new and former RNs and RN(NP)s are successfully integrated into the practice environment.
1.3.1.4 Nursing human resource plan reflects cultural diversity and demographics.
1.3.2 Practice reflects clarity of roles within a collaborative practice environment.
1.3.3 Practice environments support RNs and RN(NP)s to practice according to the definition of nursing practice as contained in Section 2(k) of The Registered Nurses Act, 1988 and the nursing practice standards.
1.3.3.1 Organizational cultures support a safe, respectful and client-centered environment.
1.3.3.2 RNs and RN(NP)s are partners in emergency preparedness planning.
1.3.3.3 Organizations provide appropriate technology to support quality practice.
1.3.4 Nursing policy and practice utilize nursing research.
1.3.4.1 Increased emphasis on evidence-based practice.
1.3.4.2 Within practice environments, there are financial resources and support available to pursue nursing education and research.
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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, 2007 |
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Date Revised: |
September, 2007 |
Monitoring Frequency:
Reviewing Frequency: |
Annually
Annually |
Primary health care
End 4 is a fourth 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: |
Professional Growth and Support |
Number: |
1-5 |
| Policy Type: |
Ends |
Date of Origin: |
October, 1999 |
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Date Reviewed: |
September, 2007 |
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Date Revised: |
September, 2007 |
Monitoring Frequency:
Reviewing Frequency: |
Annually
Annually |
Leadership and Professional Presence
End 5 is a third 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 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.
Contact: Dianna Pedersen, Executive Assistant at dpedersen@srna.org
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