 Oct. 21, 2020 – Chair of the SALPN Discipline Committee
Are you interested in serving as the Chairperson of the Discipline Committee? The SALPN Council is searching for individuals interested in serving as the Discipline Committee Chair for a three-year term beginning in January 2022. The Chair may be eligible for an appointment for a second term. The SALPN will provide education and training throughout 2021 in preparation for the role.
The Discipline Committee is established in The Licensed Practical Nurses Act and is responsible for holding formal hearings about the conduct of LPNs. The Terms of Reference can be found and reviewed here:
The Role of the Discipline Committee Chair Who is eligible? A member of the public or an LPN What does the Chair do? Manages the activities of the Discipline Committee
What does managing the activities of the Discipline Committee include?
The SALPN provides support to the Chair with access to SALPN staff and Committee legal counsel.
What skills and experience are required?
What is the time commitment?
The Chair must be available for approximately 10-14 weekdays per year for meetings and hearings.
Will I be compensated for my time?
Yes, Committee members receive per diems per the SALPN Governance Policy 1.3.09 for the Committee’s hearings and meetings. Per diems are also available for mandatory educational training.
How do I apply?
Please submit a resume and cover letter expressing your interest and highlighting your writing skills by November 20, 2020, to lnair@salpn.com. Interviews and other steps may be required.
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Providing Immunizations
We have received numerous inquiries regarding LPNs providing the flu shot. This is within the professional scope of practice as an additional competency that requires education. The SALPN does not require an LPN to take a specific education course. The type of education needed will vary based on what type of immunization is being administered. For the Influenza vaccine, many employers have developed an education package that should allow the LPN to have achieved the necessary competencies for this skill. For more comprehensive education that should prepare the LPN to have the competencies to administer most immunizations, the Canadian Paediatric Society offers a full program that is delivered online. The competencies required for immunizations are listed in the SALPN Competency Profile, Section W-4. This should be reviewed along with the Practice Guideline Immunizations before you start to provide any immunizations. NOTE: no matter how the LPN achieves the competencies, there must be:
If you are going to be involved in a peer immunizer program, please contact practice@salpn.com to discuss additional requirements.
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