Policy Advisor

ABOUT THE CLPNA

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) is a non-profit regulatory organization. The CLPNA exists to protect Alberta healthcare users. Our first responsibility is to the public. We regulate the profession of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) setting and maintaining standards to ensure the public receives safe competent and ethical healthcare services. Our focus and commitment to public protection and regulatory excellence underscores everything we do. The CLPNA has partnered with the Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services to lead the development and the continued operations of the Alberta Health Care Aide (HCA) Alberta HCAs are not a regulated profession although HCAs will become regulated under the Health Professions Act in the future.

EMPLOYMENT TERM

This is a full-time permanent appointment. The position is eligible for hybrid work with a requirement to work in our Edmonton office on a regular basis.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Policy Manager the Policy Advisor supports the development of policies at the CLPNA. The Policy Advisor works within the CLPNAs policy framework and develops evidence-informed documents that meet the quality standards to support the CLPNAs operations and its mandate of public protection.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Policy Document Development: apply knowledge of regulatory and health policy principles concepts issues and current health sector and policy trends to develop policies.
• Consultation: provide strategic consultation with executives directors policy and practice team members and other internal and external stakeholders on relevant nursing topics and operational activities that require a policy lens.
• Research and Analysis: research analyze and synthesize evidence in the development of the CLPNAs policies and procedures.
• Interpretation of Legislation and Regulation: review all relevant legislation and regulation ensuring policy documents and decisions align with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Project Management: create update and manage projects in collaboration with other relevant departments and stakeholders utilizing various project management tools.
• Performance Measurement and Evaluation: update the policy database capture quantitative and qualitative data and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure quality standards are met.
• Leadership: lead projects with internal and external stakeholders as opportunities allow. Project lead is also responsible for leading meetings setting timelines and communicating with project members.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Policy Advisor is an integral part of the Professional Practice and Policy Department. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional knowledge translation skills including the ability to explain complicated legal concepts in a concise manner using plain language. The ideal candidate will have the ability to conduct research and analysis on a variety of healthcare topics accompanied with excellent writing and editing skills.

The Policy Advisor will be able to interpret legislation and regulation. They will have sound analysis judgement and decision-making abilities. The Policy Advisor will have experience in diplomacy conflict resolution and problem-solving. They will also be able to manage multiple and conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment have strong time management skills and the ability to meet and exceed required deadlines.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum bachelors degree in policy health law nursing or related field. Masters degree would be an asset.
• Minimum of three years of policy experience in public health nursing public administration law or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience in nursing would be considered an asset.
• Experience with project management is an asset.
• Experience in writing policy briefing notes memos and reports is an asset.
• Experience with health profession regulation or a sound understanding of Albertas health system would be an asset.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team with LPNs and HCAs in clinical practice is an asset.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to travel provincially and nationally.
• Demonstrated PC/computer skills with solid understanding of MS Office.
• Must speak read and write English fluently.
• Satisfactory professional and criminal reference checks.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Required Experience:

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