- SHA Opportunities
- Registration
- Registration Status Changes
- Pre-Authorized Payment Plan
- New Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Plan
- CLPNS Council Nominations
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Welcome to 2022! We hope you and your families are doing well and staying safe as we enter another year with COVID-19. Thank you for all that you do; your hard work is highly respected, and with your continued resilience in the workplace, we can only hope to build healthy years to come.
Please know, the CLPNS is decreasing the number of emails you receive and will only communicate pertinent information with you when necessary. The emails you receive from the CLPNS will be important information to you and vital you read them thoroughly.
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The Saskatchewan Health Authority is actively recruiting for several Licensed Practical Nurse positions across the province due to regular vacancies as well as increased needs with the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are interested, please submit a general application at the link below. Various opportunities exist.
https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/careers-volunteering/careers
Thank you! We appreciate your commitment to the people of the province of Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Health Authority Human Resources
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Registration
The CLPNS is the second-largest health regulator in Saskatchewan, and we have over 4000 active members. When you reflect on our high member numbers, it is reasonable to assume that some of our members might have engaged in conduct or activities that could be considered unprofessional. No profession, including those responsible for upholding our laws, are immune from having members who make poor decisions during their practice or “after hours.”
Whether the past licensure renewal was your 1st or 15th, you will recall answering an important declaration about whether you were charged or convicted of a criminal offense within the last 12 months or since the date of your last CLPNS renewal. The declaration assists the CLPNS with determining suitability to practice safely and ethically and is directly related to our public-serving mandate.
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Declaring that you were charged or convicted of a criminal offense does not necessarily mean you will not meet the SALPN’s renewal requirements or be denied licensure. However, it does mean that the CLPNS is obligated to complete an assessment of your circumstances. The assessment means you will have additional requirements you must fulfill, which may cause:
- Delayed approval of your license
- Late fees
- Ineligibility to practice as an LPN and collect income
- Re-licensure requirements
You might be asking yourself why this is important information so early in the New Year. The answer is simple…the earlier the CLPNS is aware of your situation, the earlier we can provide you information about what is required, and the more time you have to compile the necessary paperwork/documents required for our assessment.
Do you have a criminal charge or conviction to report? Email cbrewster@clpns.com
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Registration Status Changes
Will you need to change your current registration status in 2022? Changes from Non-Practicing to Practicing or Practicing to Non-Practicing have never been easier! Simply log into your CLPNS Member Portal, and with a few clicks, you can send us your application.
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Some examples of when a change from Non-Practicing to Practicing is required:
- Returning from a maternity or paternity leave
- Returning from a disability or sick leave
- Returning after retirement or following a break from the profession
If you are currently Non-Practicing and want to change to Practicing, look for this option on your dashboard…
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Why would you change from Practicing to Non-practicing?
Some examples of when this change may be an option:
If you are currently Practicing and want to change to Non-Practicing, look for this option…
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Some examples of when changing from Practicing to Non-Practicing may be an option:
Log in to your CLPNS Member Portal below:
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Counselling & Investigation Committee
The Counselling & Investigation Committee received 82 complaints in 2021. Six of these 82 cases were referred to the Discipline Committee for a hearing.
The Counselling & Investigation Committee wishes to remind LPNs to ensure their practice aligns with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. During this challenging time of COVID-19, ensure you maintain the mental and physical wellness required to meet the responsibilities of your individual roles.
Remember, as an LPN in Saskatchewan, you not only have a responsibility to the profession, to your colleagues, and the clients and public you serve but, you also have a responsibility to yourself!
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Pre-Authorized Payment Plan
Register for the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan and pay your licensure renewal fee in advance directly from your bank account with monthly payments of $57.25 in eight (8) months.
The 2022 Pre-Authorized Payment Plan (PPP) begins February 1 and ends September 1. Note that the cut-off date is the 25th of each month. To ensure that your first payment is withdrawn on February 1, 2022, have your updated banking information ready by January 25.
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I want to join the program! What do I need to do?
Login to your CLPNS Member Portal. On the left-hand side page, select Sign-Up For PPP. You will need to have your banking information or a void cheque available.
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I am already on PPP. What do I need to do?
If you are already enrolled on the PPP and wish to remain on the program, and your banking information has not changed, you do not need to do anything! Your first withdrawal will occur on February 1, 2022. Changes in banking information must be made at least five (5) days before a scheduled withdrawal to ensure your scheduled withdrawal is stopped in time.
What if I cannot remember if I am enrolled in the PPP?
If you are not sure if you are enrolled, log in to your CLPNS Member Portal. On the left-hand side of the page, look for My PPP Payments. If you see it, you are enrolled! Click my PPP Payments to make changes to your banking information or cancel your enrollment.
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For more information about the pre-authorized payment plan, please click on the button below.
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Important announcement from the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program: New NIHB policy that may impact Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) / Registered Practical Nurses (RPN)
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The NIHB Program provides clients (registered First Nations and recognized Inuit) with coverage for a range of health benefits including prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, dental and vision care, medical supplies and equipment, mental health counselling, and transportation to access health services not available locally. Information about the NIHB Program can be found at www.canada.ca/NIHB.
The NIHB Program is pleased to announce that a recommendation from an LPN/RPN will be accepted for the coverage of a select range of medical supplies and equipment. Please refer to the attached Questions and Answers document for more information. A list of items that the LPN/RPN can recommend and the policies regarding these items can be found on the Government of Canada Website on the Medical Supplies and Equipment Guide and Benefit Lists.
Inquiries to the NIHB Program can be sent by email to nihbmsepolicyinquiries-ssnarequetespolitiquesemfm@sac-isc.gc.ca.
Click the image below to view the Questions and Answers PDF.
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Council Election
Nominations for the 2022 Council Election will be open soon. There will be one Council position for election: Council Member (3 years)
The Council is responsible to oversee the regulation of the LPN profession. Council members collectively form the Council and draw upon their knowledge and experience in the LPN profession to make decisions in the interest of the public.
If you are interested in learning more about the governance responsibilities of the Council, watch the video for more information.
Watch your inbox and SALPN’s social media for more information on the nomination process.
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Coming Next:
- SHERP
- Audit
- More Council Election Nomination
- Call for Resolutions
- And More!
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