Council Member

Organization Name:
College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba

Organizational

Description:

The College has been the professional regulator for Registered Nurses (RNs) in Manitoba since 1913. Our mandate is to protect and serve the public interest. We establish and maintain a registration process that ensures RNs are qualified and competent. We set and maintain nursing practice standards for RNs. We approve nursing education programs, and we receive and investigate complaints about the nursing practice and conduct of RNs.

Volunteer Opportunity

Council members make all decisions within the context of the College's mandate to protect the public interest. By volunteering to serve on the Council, Council members ensure an important role is fulfilled so that the College can successfully deliver on its mandate to Manitobans.

Successful candidates will be appointed to the Council for three years, with a maximum of two terms. Once the first term expires, Council members are welcomed to re-apply through the Council selection process if they want to pursue a second term.

The position of Council member is a volunteer position; however, Council members receive financial compensation for mileage and expenses related to attendance at Council meetings, in accordance with governance policies. Stipends can also be claimed for those who are not compensated for their service on Council by their employer.

Applications will be pre-screened to establish a pool of qualified applicants by assessing their competencies against the selection criteria. Once the applications have been reviewed, candidates will be selected to participate in an interview. After interviews are completed, applicants will be informed of their status and whether they are being recommended for appointment to Council.

February 2, 2026 - March 20, 2026

April - May 2026

If you have any questions, please direct them to:

If the application is not fully completed with your resume attached, it will not be considered.

• Registered Nurses must be listed in good standing one of the College's membership classes
• Members of the public must not be registered with any health regulatory college
• Understanding of the role and responsibilities of the College
• Ability to put the public interest above all other considerations, even when they may conflict with professional interests
• Ability to clearly communicate views on issues
• Ability to make decisions based on open and thorough consideration of all the arguments
• Ability to be a team player and use effective interpersonal skills to develop strong, trustworthy and cooperative relationships
• Ability and intent to participate regularly and devote the required time and energy
• Proficient computer skills and ability to work in Microsoft Word software and Microsoft products including Outlook and SharePoint (training provided)
• Possess reliable computer and internet access
• Ability to serve the duration of the appointment term

• Strategic Planning
• Experience on a Governing Board
• Professional Regulation
• Quality Improvement
• Finance, including interpreting financial statements
• Risk Management
• Legal
• Human Resources (i.e. Recruitment, Assessment, Succession Planning, Performance Appraisal)

Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+

Time Commitment:
Daytime

Council meetings are held for one day, typically on Thursdays, four times a year. Additionally, Council members are required to serve on one to two Council committees (held four times a year), participate in a Council Retreat, a Council Education Day, and attend the Annual General Meeting. Preparation time is required to read all materials so that the most effective decisions can be made at Council and committee meetings.

All materials are provided electronically one week in advance of the meeting. Council and committee meetings are generally hosted in a hybrid format, meaning there are options for in-person and virtual participation. Hotel accommodations will be provided to out-of-town Council members if required.

Winnipeg
- Fort Garry

Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes

Will cost be reimbursed? Yes

Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes

Will cost be reimbursed? Yes

Opportunity is available to candidates that:
General Populace

B Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2

Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3C 0E2

Please note our team works a hybrid model; appointments are highly encouraged as we are not always in the office.

Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 first nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory.…