Welcome
TO THE REGISTERED NURSES OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AND NUNAVUT (RNANT/NU)
The Northwest Territories Registered Nurses Association (NWTRNA) was established in 1975 by the Nursing Profession Act as the regulatory and professional body for registered nurses and nurse practitioners in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Effective January 1, 2004, with new legislation the Northwest Territories Registered Nurses Association changed its name to the Registered Nurses Association of Northwest Territories and Nunavut (RNANT/NU).
Registered nurses and nurse practitioners are the only self-regulated health professionals in both the NT and NU. The regulatory functions of RNANT/NU per the Nursing Profession Acts (NPA) serve to protect the public and include:
- Member Registration;
- Professional Conduct Review; and
- Approval of Education Programs
Latest News
CNPS Webinar – Documentation, the Nurse, the Chart and the Law
As fall starts up, we are once again bringing back our popular webinar on documentation. Properly documenting patient encounters is both a legal and professional requirement that contributes to safe patient care and good clinical communications. Documentation has always been considered a critical nursing fundamental, but it has taken on increased importance in todayโs ever-changing healthcare landscape. Learn about how documentation may be used in a legal context. Register now: CNPS webinars are free to
CNPS Webinar – Independent Practice in the Area of Mental Health
Are you considering becoming self-employed or are you currently operating an independent practice in the area of mental health? This webinar will assist nurses in understanding different legal considerations when operating or practising within an independent practice or nursing business, as it relates to providing nursing services in the area of mental health. This webinar will also provide practical considerations to assist in managing potential risks, such as those associated with privacy and confidentiality, consent
ICN Congress – Montreal – July 1 – 5, 2023
Nurses together: a force for global health The International Council of Nursesย and theย Canadian Nurses Associationย are delighted to invite you to attend the ICN Congress, 1-5 July 2023 in Montreal, Canada, which will bring together the powerful force of the 28 million nurses worldwide! Congress Information Call for Abstracts
Canada names new Chief Nursing Officer
As Canada’s largest group of regulated health professionals with more than 400,000 members, nurses are critical to Canada’s health care system. The Government of Canada recognizes the immense contributions and sacrifices they made throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to make everyday. To that end, on February 1, 2022, the Government of Canada launched a process to reinstate the position of a federal Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to recognize their expertise and increase their input