The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is a regulatory college under the Health Professions Act Our vision is excellence in nursing regulation for the health of all Albertans. Our objective is people-first, and we are committed to attracting the best people, engaging and developing a workforce that embodies our values of integrity, respect, accountability and professionalism. The CRNA is committed to meeting and exceeding its legislative responsibilities by using a Right-touch regulatory approach.
Representing the interests of the public and the CRNA, conduct counsel provides legal advice related to the HPA to the complaints director, and provides expertise surrounding conduct discipline hearings and complaint resolution agreements.
What You Will Do
- Represent the complaints director at registrant conduct hearings
- Evaluate allegations and evidence regarding matters of unprofessional conduct
- Complete legal preparations for hearings; including research, drafting documents, preparing witnesses, and providing the disclosure of information to the investigated registrant and their representatives or counsel
- Negotiate and draft consent agreements, including the recommended sanctions, for matters going before the hearing tribunal or conduct department
- Negotiate informal resolution agreements with registrants and complainants on behalf of the complaints director
- Consult with the complaints director regarding conduct issues, including evaluation of evidence in investigation reports, drafting allegations and appropriate sanctions
- Provide advice and assistance to the complaints director regarding conduct documents, policies and processes to comply with the HPA, other relevant legislation and administrative law principles
- Respond to queries regarding complaints and the proper avenues for resolution
What You Possess
- A bachelor of laws or a juris doctor
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or eligible for membership
- Extensive experience practicing as a barrister and solicitor, preferably in professional regulation or administrative law
- Experience working with the HPA is preferred
- Experience appearing before an administrative law tribunal or court
- Exceptional mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities in a demanding environment
- Superior written and oral communication
- Ability to communicate with a varied group of stakeholders
- In addition to the core competencies listed above, the following are assets:
- A bachelor of science in nursing or an undergraduate degree in another health-related profession
- Certificate in tribunal administrative justice from the Foundation of Administrative Justice (FOAJ)
What We Offer
- An ongoing full-time employment opportunity
- A competitive salary
- Extended health and dental benefits package, including several resources to support mental health and financial wellness.
- An excellent defined benefit pension plan
- Currently in a remote work environment and offer a hybrid work opportunity.
- A 7.25-hour workday from Monday through Friday
- 12 general holidays and an annual holiday break when our office is closed for the last week in December.
- Earned vacation days at a monthly rate that equates to 20 days per year to start
- On top of it all, we provide an annual self-directed staff development fund to support life-long self-learning and self/family personal health and wellness and services.
If this position sounds like a good fit for your skills, we invite you to submit a resume via email quoting file PC-6020 to crnacareers@nurses.ab.ca by June 12, 2023. Thank you for your interest.