Status: Regular, Full-Time
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location:  Hybrid, Vancouver B.C. (a minimum of 2 days in office)

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, 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’s commitment to Indigenous Specific Anti-Racism

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 you​​

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 $63,719– $66,077 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. Throughout 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 you’ll 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 you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Director, Registration Cases, and under the guidance of the Registration Consultant, the Legal Coordinator (LCoord) prepares records and coordinates the BC College of Nurses and Midwives’ response to registration decisions before the Health Professions Review Board (HPRB) and, under the guidance of the Registration Monitoring Consultant,  supports the Registration Monitoring program by preparing registration monitoring files, granting provisional registration with limits and conditions, reviewing reports received from employers and medical specialists in compliance with registration limits and conditions and escalating issues to the Registration Monitoring Consultant for further action, and tracking and responding to inquiries re: registration monitoring.  The LCoord also reviews and determines appropriate information to share with other Regulators in response to requests for registration verification for registrants with regulatory case history.  

​Key responsibilities include:

Health Professions Review Board (HPRB)

• In consultation with the Deputy Registrar of Registration & Quality Assurance, the Director of Registration Cases, and the Registration Consultant, coordinates BCCNM’s response to the HPRB applications for review of registration decisions, including preparation of the record for submission to the HPRB. Tracks the status of all applications for HPRB review and liaises with legal counsel and staff to ensure accurate and appropriate information is provided to the correct parties.
• Reviews HPRB decisions regarding other regulatory colleges, identifying relevant cases that may impact BCCNM’s registration processes and escalates that information to the Registration Leadership Team for potential action.
• Monitors the HPRB Registration and Registration Monitoring email inboxes, triages emails, and responds as required.

Registration Monitoring

• Opens monitoring files for applicants/registrants referred by the IEN Registration Team and the Registration Advisors, including granting provisional registration as required, with limits and conditions. Creates corresponding communication to applicants/registrants and employers.
• Reviews all incoming reports from employers, medical monitoring companies, and medical experts, escalating any of concern to the Registration Monitoring Consultant for further action.
• Manages and maintains monitoring and tracking files, including granting registration and/or closing files once all conditions have been met, as directed by the Registration Monitoring Consultant.

Registration Verifications

• Reviews draft Registration Verification reports, generated by Registration Administrative staff, for registrants with Inquiry or Registration Case history and decides what information should be provided to the applicable regulatory body.  Gathers information from CRM and the Inquiry and Discipline database, and liaises with Inquiry, Discipline, and Monitoring staff, as necessary, to inform the decision.

Other

• Supports the Director, Registration Cases, and Internal and External Legal Counsel, as applicable, with legal proceedings arising from registration decisions including judicial reviews and human rights tribunal claims, by assisting in the preparation of legal documents, organizing court records, and managing related files.
• As assigned, works on special projects, including monitoring legislative amendments, analyzing data relevant to Registration Cases work and preparing reports to be used by the Registration Leadership Team to inform policy and process changes, and to respond to government initiatives.
• 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.

Your education & skills ​

• ​A relevant undergraduate (BA) degree plus experience supporting legal counsel to prepare documents; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal training is required.
• Three to five years’ experience in an in‐house legal setting, law firm, or regulatory body.
• Excellent analytical and problem‐solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proven organizational skills required.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential information.
• Ability to work to time constraints and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and demonstrated experience dealing with individuals at all levels in a professional environment.
• Ability to manage an independent workload while contributing effectively to the team.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required.
• Experience with MS CRM Dynamics and MS SharePoint is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Health Professions Act, Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and the Health Professions Review Board Rules and Guidelines is an asset.
• Experience in a regulatory environment is an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility as they apply to health care is an asset.

Collection Notice

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The BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) collects your personal information for the purposes of creating your online account as well as for recruiting, evaluating, and selecting employees. The legal authority for collecting this information is under section 26 British Columbia’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.   If you have any questions, please contact .

Please note: BCCNM no longer requires staff, contractors, board and committee members, and volunteers to provide an attestation of vaccination related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In the event of a Public Health Order being issued, the College is committed to full compliance with all directives and guidelines set forth by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and the community partners we work with, consistent with the duty of the College to serve and protect the public.