Who We Are
The College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) is the largest profession-led regulatory body in Saskatchewan with nearly 15,000 members made up of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs). Established in 1917 by the provincial legislature, the CRNS is accountable for public protection by ensuring registrants are competent in providing the services that society has entrusted to them.
What We Do
We protect the public through the regulation of RNs and NPs in Saskatchewan. Learn more about how we protect the public.
We are accountable in protecting the public by ensuring our registrants are competent through:
How We Do It
Mission
To protect the public through the regulation of Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
Vision
Trusted by the public as a leader in regulatory excellence
Strategic Priorities
We have four strategic priorities to guide our work as a regulatory body:
- Strengthen Accountable Professional Practice.
- Enhance Regulatory Excellence.
- Enhance Public and Partner Engagement.
- Strengthen Organizational Excellence.
What We Value
Visionary Leadership
We champion a progressive future of regulatory excellence, through evidence informed knowledge and continuous improvement.
Relational Ethics
Our decisions and actions are always based on equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility where the contributions, presence and perspectives of diverse groups are valued and integrated into our work.
Service
We embrace the public at the centre of what we do and fulfill our duty with empathy, compassion and meaningful engagement to understand each person’s experience
Accountability
We are transparent, open and honest in everything we do and say. We take responsibility for the decisions we make.
Collaboration
We work together with the public, registrants and partners to advance the standard of care of nursing in the best interest of the public.