In House Legal Counsel (Mount Pearl)
Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses
Job Description
Company Overview
The newly formed NL College of Nurses is the authoritative regulatory organization dedicated to maintaining nursing excellence in the province. The NL College of Nurses exists to serve the public by regulating Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Psychiatric Nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador. We establish standards for safe, ethical, and skilled nursing practice.
Our goal is to ensure that anyone receiving nursing care in this province can trust that it is safe and accountable.
Summary
Reporting to the CEO/Registrar, Legal Counsel provides a wide range of legal services and advice to the College relating to the governance of the nursing profession. The position will also represent the College at hearings, deliver legal advice during investigations and in other administrative / regulatory processes, including legal research, policy advice and other assistance as needed.