Supports and contributes to the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Practice.

Quality team’s regulatory practice issues, resources, and programs. Engages and collaborates with nurses and stakeholders to advance CNO’s mandate and strategic plan.

I. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and contributes to the development, maintenance or revision of regulatory-based practice standards, guidelines, resources, supports, and programs, including implementation of CNO’s Quality.
• Assurance program and responding to practice support inquiries from nurses and stakeholders.
• Identifies, reviews, and supports the implementation and application of existing, evidence-informed learning tools and resources.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to lead and/or support team projects and initiatives, including the delivery of presentations; oversees stakeholder activities for established and developing Practice Quality team operations.
• Monitors trends using data analysis and environmental scanning, review of evidence and research and solicitation of stakeholder input to inform strategies that address evolving nursing practice regulatory issues.

II. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience 

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing and a graduate degree in Nursing or related field.
• Current registration with CNO, and entitled to practice with no restrictions.
• Expertise in direct nursing practice gained through a minimum of 10 years in clinical nursing.
• Experience in the development of adult education including program delivery through Learning Management Systems.
• Experience with basic project management, quality improvement and change management methodologies.

 Organizational Competencies

      Consistently demonstrate CNO’s Staff Core Competencies:

• Innovation – Curiously cultivate new ideas with a desire to learn and a collective focus on the best.
• Integrity – Conduct every interaction with fairness, honesty, and mutual respect.
• Collaboration – Work with the right people at the right time to make the best-informed decision.
• Well-being – Care for the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of ourselves and others

Job Competencies, Knowledge, Skills

• Nursing Regulatory Expertise – uses in-depth understanding of relevant legislation (e. Regulated Health Professions Act, Nursing Act) and comprehensive understanding of the regulatory framework for nursing in Ontario, regulatory functions of CNO and application of regulatory nursing practice standards, guidelines and other resources to inform the nursing practice and support the implementation of regulatory requirements to ensure safety of the public; able to identify standards of practice and guidelines that need to be revised due to emerging situations.
• Analytical and Critical Thinking – provides expertise in practice quality by consulting with stakeholders to explore issues and needs, reviewing research and reports, and interpreting and applying relevant practice standards; uses knowledge of regulatory nursing practice standards and guidelines to make informed decisions regarding nursing practice.

• Communication – uses a variety of communication tools (e.g., email, educational sessions/workshops, teleconference, online platforms, etc.) to convey application of practice quality standards; uses knowledge of adult learning principles to develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and educational resources while adapting content to fit the needs of the audience; handles and exchanges sensitive and confidential information in a diplomatic and timely manner. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to exchange information easily and asks clarifying questions to ensure messages are being understood.
• Consulting and Advising – utilizes understanding of CNO standards, guidelines, other nursing practice resources and considers previous precedent to comprehend complex nursing practice issues, make recommendations, and follow ups with stakeholders to discuss outcomes.

• Relationship Management – builds, engages, and develops collaborative and trusting relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders as partners in public safety to develop, implement and improve regulatory nursing practice and quality assurance programs. 

Hiring Range:            $122,973 – $130,679

Full Salary Range:    $122,973 – $147,568

To Apply

Please email cover letter and resume by January 27, 2025, at 4:00pm ET to via UKG Pro.

Our DEI Commitment

The College of Nurses of Ontario protects the public by promoting safe nursing practice. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all.  If you require Code-protected accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact careers@cnomail.org citing “Request for Accommodation” in the subject line.

Land Acknowledgement

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) operates on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of many Indigenous communities across Ontario which continue to be home to Indigenous peoples.

CNO’s office is in Toronto, on land that is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples.