Entry-Level Competencies for the Practice of Registered Nurses

In 2017 the Canadian Council of Registered Nurse Regulators (CCRNR) initiated the revisions of the Entry-Level Competencies of Registered Nurses in Canada (the “ELCs”). A working group comprised of 11 jurisdictions representing registered nurse (RN) regulators in Canada led this initiative. CCRNR reviews the ELCs every five years to ensure inter-jurisdictional consistency and practice relevance. Consistency between jurisdictions supports the workforce mobility requirements of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. The results of an environmental scan, literature reviews and stakeholder consultation provide the basis for revisions. The regulatory body in each jurisdiction validates and approves the ELCs and confirms they are consistent with Provincial/Territorial legislation.