CRNS Committees
Each year, members of the public and CRNS registrants – RNs, NPs, and RN(AAP)s – contribute time and expertise to more than a dozen committees that provide oversight to the College’s work and deliver on the mandate to protect the public through the regulation of RNs and NPs. The CRNS greatly appreciates the commitment, contribution, collaboration, and leadership of everyone involved.
Council Committees
Audit and Finance
The Audit and Finance Committee assists Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities respecting affairs of the CRNS by monitoring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting; systems of financial internal controls; audit function; and budget process.
Committee Composition:
- Leah Thorp, RN (Chair)
- Gaston de la Sablonniere, Public Representative
- Alison Morris, RN
- Dan Li (Corporate Services)
- Cindy Smith, RN (Staff Liaison)
- Julie Szabo (Staff Support)
Nominations
The Nominations Committee prepares a slate of candidates to fill the practicing member positions on Council and on the Nominations Committee. In addition, the Committee has one public representative appointed by Council who has previous governance experience.
Committee Composition:
- Noelle Rohatinsky, RN
- Jan Devitt, Public Representative
- Grace Onwuka, RN
- Frankie Verville, NP (Chair)
- Cindy Smith, RN (Staff Liaison)
- Lesley Stronach (Staff Support)
Governance & Human Resources
The Governance & Human Resources Committee assists the Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities and gaining reasonable assurance as to the effectiveness of governance, Council, committee and Council member effectiveness, and Council renewal.
Committee Composition:
- Natalie Thiessen, RN (Chair)
- Joelynne Radbourne, NP
- Mariam Nganzo, RN
- Doug Finnie, Public Representative
- Cindy Smith, RN (Staff Liaison)
- Julie Szabo (Staff Support)
Legislation and Bylaws
The Legislation and Bylaws Committee identifies options for Council regarding potential changes to The Registered Nurses Act, 1988 and bylaws, and when directed by Council they draft, review and recommend revisions.
Committee Composition:
- Janna Krismer, RN (Chair)
- Ronda Zinger, RN
- Jennifer Radloff, RN
- Ryan Klassen, Public Representative
- Helen Vandenberg, RN
- Christa Weber (in-house legal)
- Donna Marin, RN (Staff Liaison)
- Cindy Smith, RN (Staff Support)
- Cheryl Hamilton, RN (Staff Support)
- Julie Szabo (Staff Support)
Nursing Education Program Approval
The Nursing Education Program Approval Committee is integral to the approval of all RN education programs in the province of Saskatchewan. The Committee completes all program approval related decisions as delegated by Council.
Committee Composition:
- Melissa Carignan, NP (Co-chair)
- Crystal Kuras, RN
- Laurie Marple-Ross, RN
- Meghan Forsyth, NP
- Greg Lawrence, Public Representative
- Joanna Alexander, Public Representative
- Liliana Canadic, RN, Government Representative
- Shelley Miner (Staff Support)
- Carole Reece, RN (Staff Liaison)
- Terri Belcourt, RN (Staff Liaison)
Statutory Committees
Discipline
The Discipline Committee is a statutory committee whose powers and authority are outlined in The Registered Nurses Act, 1988 and the CRNS bylaws. As a member of the Committee, you will sit on a panel to make decisions on allegations of professional incompetence and professional misconduct. Any case involving the conduct, competence or behaviour of a registered nurse that is referred for a public disciplinary hearing is heard by the Discipline Committee.
Discipline Committee Resource Pool Composition:
- Joanne Petersen, RN
- Sherstin Heino, RN
- Jodi Romanow, RN
- Kristin Dutchak, RN
- Chris Barlow, RN
- Joanne Blazieko, RN
- Leah Clement, RN
- Christopher Etcheverry, RN
- Michell Jesse, RN
- Anne Kokesch, RN
- Natasha Shyiak, RN
- Elaine Stewart, RN
- Frank Suchorab, RN
- Leonard Wegner, RN
- Leah Currie, Public Representative
- Karen Gibbons, Public Representative
- Sophie Grahame, Public Representative
- Russ Marchuk, Public Representative
- Cheryl Hamiliton, RN (Staff Liaison)
- Karen Rhodes (Staff Support)
- Leah White, RN (Staff Liaison)
Investigation
The Investigation Committee is a statutory committee whose powers and authority are outlined in The Registered Nurses Act, 1988 and the CRNS bylaws. As a member of the Committee, you work with a group of people reviewing complaints and collectively make decisions regarding alleged misconduct or incompetence.
Committee Composition:
- Molly Hunter, RN
- Marlee Cossette, RN
- Lisa Duffield, RN
- Rebecca Fahlman, RN
- Brenda Andreas, Public Representative
- Maureen Johns, Public Representative
- Janice Taschuk-Leibel, Public Representative (Chair)
- Billy-Jo Howe, RN (Staff Liaison)
- Melanie Hladun (Staff Support)
Staff Advisory Committees
Membership Advisory
The Membership Advisory Committee reviews and recommends member and public representation to CRNS internal and external committees.
Committee Composition:
- Lori Boen, RN
- Sarah Liberman, RN (Interim Chair)
- Robin Evans, RN
- Faith Bae, RN
- Monique Hladun, Public Representative
- Dan Li (Staff Liaison)
- Lesley Stronach (Staff Support)
NP Practice Advisory Committee
The NP Practice Advisory Committee is a staff advisory committee for the regulation and practice of NPs in Saskatchewan, and administrative policy framework for registration and licensure of NPs. The Committee identifies and provides recommendations on NP issues or scope of practice.
Committee Composition:
- Cindy Smith, RN (Chair)
- Maureen Johns, Public Representative
- Arlene Eckert, NP
- Tara Schmalenberg, NP
- Frankie Verville, NP
- Erin Wellsch, NP
- Johanne Rust, NP, SANP Representative
- Janet Luimes, NP, Faculty representative
- Lara Metheral, NP, Faculty representative
- Shayna Moore, RN (Staff Liaison)
Registration and Membership
The Registration and Membership Committee provides guidance and offers recommendations to the Registrar regarding issues related to registration/licensure and membership in accordance with The Registered Nurses Act, 1988.
Committee Composition:
- Lynn Jansen, RN
- Patricia Harlton, Public Representative
- Rod Luhning, Public Representative
- Gina Fleming, RN
- Vacant
- Jennelle Hubick, NP
- Cheryl Hamilton, RN (Staff Liaison)
- Leah White, RN (Staff Liaison)
- Deb Pearson (Staff Support)