Standards Consultant

Status:Temporary Full-Time (until June 30 2027)
Work Location: Hybrid (a combination of in-office and remote work)

Who we are

The British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) is the college empowered under the Health Professions Act to regulate the practice of all licensed practical nurses nurse practitioners registered midwives registered nurses andregistered 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 Canadas 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.

BCCNMs commitment to Indigenous Specific Anti-Racism

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.

What we offer youââ

We are delighted to be recognized as one of BCs Top Employers. It is more than a badge of honor its a reflection of our people and the purpose that drives us every day. At BCCNM were creating a workplace where flexibility equity growth and connection are not just values theyre part of how we work. Whether its through hybrid work options meaningful employee engagement or our commitment to reconciliation were building something that matters. This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a workplace where people truly thrive.

We promise to provide you with rewarding work that challenges you. You will be part of a passionate team contributing to our important mandate of protecting the public. As a member of the team you can expect to be working in a collaborative team-based environment and treated in a respectful and professional manner.

The expected starting base salary for this position is $121764 $127853 annually depending on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience. Once hired you will progress through a wider salary range over time as you continue to develop job knowledge skills and competencies for the role.

In addition to base salary the college offers a generous vacation and extended benefits package. As an employee you receive 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits. And we contribute to B.C.s Municipal Pension Plan to help you secure your retirement income after 1 year of your career with us you will engage in a variety of learning and development. We will support your professional development and cover your professional membership costs. To support you in work and life we provide an employee assistance program and fitness allowance perk. Working with us allows you to enjoy flexible hybrid work. This position is located in Vancouver but youll be able to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Our office is closed for the 11 statutory holidays in B.C. as well as Easter Monday and Boxing Day.

What youll be doing

Under the direction of the Director Standards & Guidance the Standards Consultant (SC) functions as a consultant guide facilitator and researcher. The SC plans develops delivers and evaluates standards consultation services to registrants organizations and partners throughout the province. The SC supports the identification understanding and application of BCCNM standards of practice and other regulatory considerations to nursing and midwifery situations through information gathering analysis and critical addition the SC supports individual registrants who have formal statutory agreements with their reflection and understanding of the application of standards to their practice situations.

The SC analyzes nursing and midwifery professional practice issues assesses and communicates emerging trends conducts literature reviews and synthesizes the findings to inform practice consultations. Internally the RPC will provide subject matter expertise to support the development and revisions of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) policies and the Standards of Practice and the development of tools and resources for standards consultations and registrant learning.

âKey responsibilities include:

1. âââIn consultation with the Director Standards & Guidance and internal and external partners develops delivers and evaluates standards consultation services that assist registrants employers and other partners to assess professional practice situations and apply the Standards of Practice.
2. Provides standards consultation for registrants employers the public and other partners.
3. Consults with registrants employers health care providers and other partners on regulatory professional practice issues.
4. In consultation with the Director Standards & Guidance participates in the implementation of operational and strategic initiatives. Ensures desired outcomes are met and supports evaluation and ongoing quality improvement.
5. Working in consultation with internal and external stakeholders collaborates on the development update and application of the Standards of Practice and other program activities.
6. Ensures programs and services are evidence-based efficient and effective and reflect leading practices and relational regulation.
7. In partnership with Registration and Inquiry Discipline & Monitoring staff develops implements and supports regulatory professional practice reflection processes for registrants who have agreements or orders in place.
8. Works with registrants referred by Registration and Inquiry Discipline & Monitoring to assess and identify regulatory professional practice competence gaps and to assist them to achieve the applicable requirements set out by the BCCNM Inquiry and Discipline or Registration Committees.
9. Assesses applies and evaluates research related to existing and emerging regulatory professional practice issues to ensure evidence-informed standards consultations and policy development within BCCNM.
10. Provides content expertise in the development implementation and evaluation of resources designed to support standards consultations and registrant learning.
11. Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning related to Indigenous cultural safety and humility and supporting organizational actions towards addressing indigenous-specific racism in BCs health care system.

Your education & skillsâ

• âEducational preparation at the masters level in nursing or midwifery or related field
• 7 to 10 years experience in senior nursing or midwifery positions including healthcare administration with a comprehensive knowledge of nursing and/or midwifery regulatory and professional practice issues.
• Demonstrated ability to assess professional practice issues and to support individuals teams and employers in applying the Standards of Practice in complex environments and when resolving regulatory practice issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and well-developed communication skills.
• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders using a collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• Demonstrated ability to apply research processes and methodologies to support evidence-informed decision making.
• Comfortable working in a continuously evolving regulatory and legislative environment. Ability to deal with ambiguity and anticipate the impact of complex changes in practice.
• Proven project management skills and ability to solve problems within limited timeframes.
• Provincial travel may be required.
• Must hold practicing registration in good standing with BCCNM or be eligible for practicing registration with BCCNM. If a midwife must hold practicing or non-practicing registration in good standing with BCCNM.
• Working level knowledge and experience using MS Office suite and virtual platforms. MS CRM Dynamics and MS SharePoint experience an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with LPN NP and/or midwifery practice would be an asset.
• 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 Commissions 94 Calls to Action (2015) the In Plain Sight Report (2020) and Reclaiming Power and Places 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.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position please apply online by 11:59pm on October 28 2025. This opportunity will remain posted until filled; however priority consideration will be given to those who apply by the deadline. To apply and see a full list of our current opportunities or to learn more about working at the BC College of Nurses & Midwives please visit our website at Careers at BCCNM.

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