The Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN) has the duty to regulate the licensed practical nurse profession in a manner that serves and protects the public of Saskatchewan. The SALPN does not advocate on behalf of or in the interests of its LPN members.
What We Do
- Serve and protect the Saskatchewan public
- Make decisions in the public interest and not in the interests of SALPN members
- Regulate the profession and govern according to The Licensed Practical Nurses Act, 2000 and the bylaws
- Assure the public of the knowledge, skill, proficiency and competency of the profession’s members
- Intervene in cases of unacceptable practice through a comprehensive Complaints, Investigation and Discipline process
- Approve practical nurse education programs
- Establish, maintain and enforce:
- registration requirements
- a continuing competency program
- Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
Our Vision
Quality Nursing Care through Partnership in the Public Interest
Our Mission
Public protection through the regulation of the Licensed Practical Nurse profession.
Our Values in Action
- Our programs, processes and communications reflect our commitment to public service.
- We accomplish our mandate in collaboration with others.
- We demonstrate our professionalism, our ethics and our competence every day.
- We appreciate the uniqueness of every person we interact with and foster inclusive relationships built on mutual respect.
- We lead by seeking new ideas and opportunities to add value to regulatory outcomes.
