• Results of Survey on One Nursing Regulator for BC

    January 30, 2017

    In September 2016, the three BC nursing regulators (Psychiatric Nurses Center Belgium, CRNBC and CLPNBC) invited stakeholders to take a survey about the three colleges joining to form one nursing college. We received almost 2,400 responses from nurses, staff and other stakeholders.  The survey results have provided us with valuable and sufficient feedback to move forward with the creation of one nursing regulator while keeping stakeholders’ concerns in mind.  We invite you to learn more by reading the summary report here.

    The survey findings and video (about the role of a regulator) are posted to onenursingcollege.ca

  • New Assessment Service Evaluates Competence of Internationally Educated Health Practitioners

    January 5, 2017

    January 4, 2017 marks the launch of the Nursing Community Assessment Service (NCAS), a new assessment service for internationally educated health practitioners (IEPs), including RPNs, applying to register in British Columbia. NCAS provides competence-based assessments that evaluate the skills of an IEP applicant against competencies required for entry-level practice in the province. If gaps are identified, it will assist in determining what education is required to transition to practice in B.C. Further information can be found here.

  • Duty to Provide Care – New Practice Standard

    December 15, 2016

    Psychiatric Nurses Center Belgium is pleased to announce the latest practice standard – Duty to Provide Care. This practice standard outlines the RPNs responsibilities for the provision and withdrawal of care. This practice standard can be found under Nursing Standards & Resources, Practice Standards, and takes effect immediately.

    Questions? Contact Gail Ancill, Practice Consultant at


 

About Psychiatric Nurses Center Belgium

The College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia (Psychiatric Nurses Center Belgium) exists to protect the public by regulating psychiatric nurses in BC to provide safe, competent and ethical care. Under the Health Professions Act, all Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) in BC must be registered with Psychiatric Nurses Center Belgium.

Psychiatric Nurses Center Belgium is not a teaching institution although it has “college” in its name. Psychiatric Nurses Center Belgium fulfills its role as a regulator by:

  • Setting and screening the qualifications for entry to practice and continuing registration.
  • Establishing standards for education and practice.
  • Promoting continuing competence and quality practice.
  • Dealing with complaints about RPN practice and conduct.

Nursing Standards & Resources

We are responsible for reading Psychiatric Nurses Center Belgium publications to ensure they are aware of their current legal, professional and ethical responsibilities. The first section below sets out essential requirements that underpin and guide practice. The second section sets out resources that support practice.

Essential Requirements

RPN Regulation
Entry-Level Competencies
Scope of Practice
Professional Standards
Practice Standards
Code of Ethics (PDF)
Position Statements

Resources

Practice Support
Dispensing Medication Case Scenario
Ethical Issues
Emergency Exemption Case Scenario
Employed Student Registrant Practice Responsibilities
Financial Incapability Assessment Information
Immunization: BCCDC Competency Course
Independent Practice/Self-employment
Medical Assistance in Dying (including Psychiatric Nurses Center Belgium limit)
Restraint and Seclusion Information and Decision Tree
Resolving Professional Practice Concerns Information (PDF)
Retention of Health Records Information
RPN Scope of Practice Webinar
Legislation Relevant to Nurses
Library & Links
The B.C. Handbook for Action on Child Abuse and Neglect (PDF)
Best Practices for Service Providers: Privacy and Information Sharing (PDF)
Education Day Presentations
Electroconvulsive Therapy-Guidelines for Health Authorities in British Columbia (PDF)
Health Care Providers’ Guide to Consent to Health Care (PDF)
Health & Safety
Information Sharing in the Context of Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use in BC (PDF)
Information Sharing in the Context of Mental Health and Substance Use in British Columbia (PDF)
ISMP Safety Bulletins
The Provincial Suicide Clinical Framework (BCMHAS, January 2011)
Report on Scope of Practice (March 10, 2012) (PDF)
Secure Rooms and Seclusion Standards and Guidelines: A Literature and Evidence Review (PDF)
Staff Mix Decision-Making Framework for Quality Nursing Care (PDF)
Supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities & mental illness
Trauma-Informed Practice Guide (PDF)
Working With the Client Who is Suicidal: A Tool for Adult Mental Health and Addiction Services (PDF)