Registration Competence 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) Directory. In 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, temporary, short-term appointment. The position is eligible for hybrid work, with a requirement to work in our Edmonton office on a regular weekly basis.

THE ROLE

The Registration Competence Advisor is responsible for assessing applicants utilizing a Substantial Equivalence framework and providing expertise in delivering the Continuing Competence Program. The position also requires consultation with applicants, practitioners, identified partners, and committees regarding the LPN and HCA professions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Substantial Equivalence: evaluates LPN and HCA curricula and other supporting documents to determine their suitability for entry to practice and writing decision letters regarding substantial equivalence or referral for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Develops and maintains assessment processes and repositories to support efficient and consistent application reviews, in collaboration with the Registration Department.
• Continuing Competence Program: supports the development and evaluation of continuing competence programs and audit processes for LPNs and HCAs, ensuring they align with regulations, legislation, and leading practices. This involves assisting registrants and identified partners while staying informed on emerging trends, issues, and research to maintain program effectiveness.
• Registration: supports the renewal and application process in accordance with regulations, legislation, Bylaws, standards of practice, and procedures for LPNs and HCAs. Collaborates and provides support and input on current and future policies affecting the Registration Department.
• Consultation: acts as a subject matter expert to other departments, authors articles, and contributes to the external communications as required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Registration Competence Advisor excels in providing education and support, with strong communication and customer service skills, while maintaining professionalism and a collaborative mindset. They demonstrate keen attention to detail, effective problem-solving, and the ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic environments. This role will need to have an awareness of healthcare trends at all levels to enhance their capacity to support HCAs, LPNs, and broader nursing practices.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in substantial equivalence and PLAR trends affecting HCA and LPN education and practice along with the ability to innovate and enhance consultation and registration processes. They will have a clear understanding of educational initiatives and experience teaching others as a subject matter expert with the innate ability to guide others on nursing and continuing competence, all while delivering strong support and customer service to applicants and registrants.

EXPERIENCE

• University degree (Bachelors or Masters) in healthcare, leadership, business, communication, education, or related fields.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in a combination of leadership, administration, nursing, healthcare, and education.
• Professional nursing designation with active practice permit is an asset.
• Knowledge relevant legislation, regulations, and policies impacting the LPN and HCA professions.
• Experience in PLAR for HCA education would be an asset.
• Experience working within a regulatory framework or environment would be an asset.

 OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

For further information on this opportunity, please contact Human Resources at

This opportunity will be open to applications until end of day on December 7, 2025.

The CLPNA is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.

Note: If you are selected to proceed through the recruitment process, you will be contacted by email from a CLPNA email address. Please ensure you regularly monitor your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, to avoid missing important communications regarding your application.

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