Policy Consultant, Business

**Status**: Temporary, Full-Time; term ends December 31, 2027

**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.

**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 $121,764 - $127,853 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, Business and Program Transformation (BPT), 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 within the Inquiry Discipline & Monitoring (IDM) program and in harmony with Regulatory Policy & Programs (RPP). The PC plans, develops, implements, evaluates a broad range of policy initiatives specific to IDM legislated requirements and in alignment with the _Health Professions and Occupations Act_ (HPOA) using a wide range of strategies. The Consultant is also responsible for supporting the communication of IDM policies to staff, registrants, and other key partners.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- In consultation with the Director, BPT, 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 complaints management.
- 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 brings forward concerns in relation to nursing and midwifery practice and regulation.
- Leads project planning and initiatives related to IDM policy development. Ensures project parameters of scope, schedule, and quality are successfully delivered.
- In consultation with the Director, BPT, collaborates with the Policy & Integration team on policy development projects and program design and implementation from start to completion.
- Prepares reports, briefing notes, presentations and correspondence related to IDM policies and mandate for Executive Director/Deputy Registrar, CEO/Registrar, Leadership Team or Board approval as appropriate.
- Identifies key issues affecting nursing and midwifery practice and services related to IDM complaints and develops departmental policies and procedures and other resources to respond to issues.
- Uses a variety of methods to conduct research into key IDM issues and policies and prepares analyses of resear