Registered Nurses Act*
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Bill overview
Bill NS18, “Registered Nurses Act*”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-58-session-2.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Registered Nurses Act in Nova Scotia, currently with Royal Assent, establishes the regulatory framework for the nursing profession in the province. It sets out the powers and responsibilities of the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia, including registering and disciplining nurses, and creating standards for nursing education and practice. The Act also outlines the role of the Minister of Health and Wellness in overseeing the college and ensuring public protection.
AI-generated from official records and reviewed against our editorial guardrails.
Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Registered Nurses Act.
- 02The Minister of Health shall appoint a council to regulate the practice of registered nurses in Nova Scotia.
- 03The council shall establish a register of registered nurses and maintain a record of their qualifications and certifications.
- 04A registered nurse who wishes to practice in Nova Scotia must be registered with the council and meet the requirements for registration.
- 05The council may suspend or revoke the registration of a registered nurse who fails to meet the requirements for registration or who engages in unprofessional conduct.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.