Are you looking for an opportunity develop standards for the nursing and midwifery professions in order to ensure unshakeable confidence in nursing and midwifery care? The BC College of Nurses and Midwives is currently recruiting for two regular, full-time Policy Consultants. If you are an analytical thinker who has experience with policy development, implementation and evaluation, and values engaging with stakeholders and collaborating with registrants, government, employers and other regulators, then this may be the role for you.

Status: Regular, Full-Time
Number of Positions: 2
Work Location:  Hybrid, Vancouver, BC (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

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 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 $117,646 – $123,529 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

Under the direction of the Director, Policy and Integration, the Policy Consultant (PC) conducts policy research and prepares analyses related to nursing and midwifery standards of practice, other organizational and board policies, and contributes to integration of policy across Regulatory Policy & Programs. The PC plans, develops, implements, evaluates a broad range of policy initiatives including the standards of practice using a wide range of strategies. The Consultant is also responsible for supporting the communication of the standards of practice and other policies to staff, registrants, and other stakeholders.

​Key responsibilities include:

1. ​​​In consultation with the Director, Policy and Integration, 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.
2. 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.
3. Collaborates on project planning initiatives and program design, development, implementation, and evaluation related to policy development.
4. Leads project planning and initiatives related to policy development. Ensures project parameters of scope, schedule, and quality are successfully delivered.
5. In consultation with the Director, Policy and Integration, collaborates with other regulators on policy development projects and program design and implementation from start to completion.
6. Prepares reports, briefing notes, presentations and correspondence related to the College’s policies and mandate for Executive Director/Deputy Registrar, CEO/Registrar, Leadership Team or Board approval as appropriate.
7. Identifies key issues affecting nursing and midwifery practice and services and develops Standards of Practice and other resources to respond to issues.
8. Consults and collaborates with internal and external audiences (government, other health professions regulators, employers, unions, etc.) to influence and shape policies that impact Standards of Practice.
9. Uses a variety of methods to conduct research into key issues and policies and prepares analyses of research findings.
10. 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 ​

• ​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.
• A broad understanding of the health regulatory environment is preferred.
• If nurse, must hold practicing registration in good standing with BCCNM or be eligible and obtain practicing registration upon hire with BCCNM. If a midwife, must hold practicing or non-practicing registration in good standing with BCCNM.
• 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.