Policy Consultant
About The Position
The British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (“BCCNM”) is the college empowered under the Health Professions and Occupations Act to regulate the practice of all licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, registered midwives, registered nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses in British Columbia. Regulation helps to protect the public by ensuring that professional care or service received by the public is competent, ethical, and meets the standards that society views as acceptable. As western Canada’s largest health profession regulator, we believe a diverse and inclusive team enriches our efforts to protect the public. We welcome applications from all who reflect of the communities we serve and especially encourage Indigenous Peoples and members of equity-seeking groups to apply. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences bring both innovation and better outcomes to the work we do and the decisions we make. BCCNM is committed to working with Indigenous Peoples and health system partners to support Indigenous-specific anti-racist practices in the health system. As the largest health regulator in Western Canada, BCCNM has the opportunity to influence the health professionals we regulate, as well as the broader health-care system, to break the cycle of racism, and improve health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. BCCNM has pledged to become culturally safe and anti-racist, and to support the health professionals we regulate to do the same.
Requirements
- Master’s degree plus specialized nursing or midwifery education, or bachelor’s degree plus specialized nursing or midwifery education combined with additional education and experience.
- 7 to 10 years of experience and evidence of increasingly complex roles.
- Experience with policy development, with a comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and professional practice issues.
- Broad knowledge of health systems and ability to apply research processes and methods in policy development, recognize and evaluate trends, and critically evaluate programs and policies.
- Well-developed leadership and facilitation skills, and excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Demonstrated strength in interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Proven project management skills and expertise in change management.
- If a midwife, must hold practising or non-practising licensure in good standing with BCCNM. If a nurse, must hold practising licensure in good standing with BCCNM.
Nice To Haves
- A broad understanding of the health regulatory environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social and health contexts, including social, economic, political, and historical realities impacting Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous-specific anti-racism and accompanying reports (e.g. The Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), the In Plain Sight Report (2020), and Reclaiming Power and Place’s Calls for Justice (2019)) is an asset.
- Demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility as they apply to health care is an asset.
Responsibilities
- In consultation with the Director, SPD, plans, develops, and evaluates policy to ensure Registered Midwives, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Registered Psychiatric Nurse Standards of Practice and other organizational and Board policies reflect best practice in regulation.
- Reviews, analyzes, synthesizes, and responds to proposed policies, regulations and legislation from other regulatory bodies, government, and other organizations to ensure alignment, flags issues, and bring forward concerns in relation to nursing and midwifery practice and regulation.
- Collaborates on project planning initiatives and program design, development, implementation, and evaluation related to policy development.
- Leads project planning and initiatives related to policy development. Ensures project parameters of scope, schedule, and quality are successfully delivered.
- In consultation with the Director, SPD, collaborates with other regulators on policy development projects and program design and implementation from start to completion.
- Prepares reports, briefing notes, presentations and correspondence related to the College’s standards and policies for Leadership Team or Board approval as appropriate.
- Identifies key issues affecting nursing and midwifery practice and services and develops Standards of Practice and other resources to respond to issues.
- Consults and collaborates with internal and external audiences (government, other health professions regulators, employers, etc.) regarding policies and Standards of Practice.
- Uses a variety of methods to conduct research into key issues and policies and prepares analyses of research findings.
- Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning related to Indigenous cultural safety and humility and supporting organizational actions towards addressing indigenous-specific racism in BC’s health care system.
Benefits
- Hybrid work options
- Meaningful employee engagement
- Commitment to reconciliation
- Rewarding work that challenges you
- Collaborative, team-based environment
- Respectful and professional treatment
- Generous vacation
- Extended benefits package
- 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits
- Contribution to B.C.'s Municipal Pension Plan
- Learning and development opportunities
- Support for professional development
- Coverage for professional membership costs
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness allowance perk
- Flexible hybrid work
- Office closed for 11 statutory holidays in B.C. as well as Easter Monday and Boxing Day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
