Become a Provincial Councilor
Registered Psychiatric Nursing is a self-regulating profession. As part
of self-regulation, we need RPNs with your knowledge, experience and
dedication to maintain the regulatory framework that defines us and
helps shape the future of psychiatric nursing in this province in a manner that protects and serves the public.
- meet psychiatric nursing colleagues who share your passion for psychiatric nursing at the provincial and national levels
- work with leaders who are shaping psychiatric nursing in Alberta
- learn from the knowledge and experience of colleagues on Council
- represent the registered psychiatric nursing profession to government, the public and other stakeholders
- play a crucial role in self-governance for Alberta’s RPNs
- incorporate the RPN perspective in the development of health policy for Albertans
- expand networks with provincial and national psychiatric nurse leaders
- work collaboratively to address psychiatric nursing issues
- develop and expand your leadership abilities as you help govern the psychiatric nursing profession in Alberta
PROVINCIAL COUNCILOR COMMITMENT
- serve as a Provincial Councilor for four years
- prepare for Council meetings, time commitment of 7 - 10 days annually
- four one-day Provincial Council meetings in Edmonton
- committee meetings, and/or retreats as necessary
- participate actively in discussions, while respecting other opinions and committing to Council decisions
- contribute to the development of priorities for the College and the profession through strategic planning activities
- link with the public and the membership to bring their input to Council
- act on behalf of, and be accountable to, the public.