CRNM and the CNAThe Impact of the RHPA on this Relationship

Cathy Rippin-Sisler, President CRNMJanuary, 2014

Background

The Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) is provincial legislation - article 10(3) creates concerns

Perception of conflict of interest is created; cannot protect the public AND advocate for the profession at the same time

Other professional Colleges were required to change

2012 AGM MotionThat CRNM work with Manitoba Government and CNA

to:1. Support a continued CNA membership for every

registered nurse in Manitoba and2. Enable a mechanism by which the voice of Manitoba

Registered Nurses can be heard in health and policy in the interest of the public

This motion was carried by the assembly and later endorsed by the Board

The Board’s GoalTo find a solution that:

Respects the language of the RHPARespects the AGM motion of the members

The Board also recognized that the relationship between CRNM and CNA could not remain the same

CRNM – CNA MOAOct 16, 2013 a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was

reachedThe MOA includes:

Purchase of services from CNA for MB RNsThe right of CRNM registrants to be individual members of

CNAStatement that CRNM shall not pay CNA membership fees Effective date of Oct 29th, 2013 continuing until December

31, 2017

CRNM – CNA MOA (cont’d)

Subject to further agreement, CRNM shall remain a Jurisdictional Member of CNA.

CRNM will work to support the development of another group who can serve as the Manitoba Jurisdictional Member of CNA

TerminationThe current MOA can by amended/terminated by mutual

written AgreementCNA is also undergoing governance reorganizing and By-

Law changes that may require changes to this agreementOnce these changes are clear, CNA and CRNM will review

and modify the MOA as needed

Organizational Support for RNs

What happens elsewhere?

ICN pillars

ICN has identified three key pillars to the betterment of nursing and health

Professional practiceRegulationSocio-economic welfare

Acts on behalf of the PUBLIC to ensure nurses provide safe

professional careActs on behalf of NURSES

to secure salary, benefits and working conditions

Acts on behalf of NURSING to advance the profession and

influence health and social policy

Applying the ICN Model to British Columbia

ICN Model applied to Manitoba Currently

Union(MNU)

Regulator(CRNM)

Association

Negotiate wages and

working conditions

Set standards

protect the public

Appearsabsent to

nurses

Next StepsThe Board of CRNM believes it has responsibility to begin

discussions with members on how they wish to relate to CNA

Organizing a “new voice” for MB RNs remains the outstanding challenge

Meeting was held January 15, 2014 with interested members

Outcome of the Meeting with MembersMembers present expressed interest in working on

further planningTwo co-chairs agreed to lead this work:

Tracey FallakRobin Finney

CRNM will facilitate communication with members regarding updates on these plans

Members wishing to get involved should email info@crnm.mb.ca