Policy and Practice Consultant at Saskatchewan Health Authority

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 [email protected] by Midnight October 31, 2025. We thank applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.