licensure-conditions
FACT SHEET
Licensure Conditions
The College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is the regulatory body for all
registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) in the province. The primary mandate of the
College is public protection. The College achieves this by ensuring that all RN’s and NPs meet the
requirements for registration and annual licensure, and by promoting standards for safe, competent and
ethical nursing practice.
There are conditions added to a license issued under the Registered Nurses Act , 2008 and the
Registered Nurses Regulations. Section 11. All registered nurses/nurse practitioners need to be aware of
these conditions as compliance is mandatory.
A Registered nurse who has been issued a license to practice nursing is required to:
1) Maintain professional liability protection; 1
2) Notify the College of a change in their, address or employer; 2
3) Notify the College of disciplinary proceedings or pending disciplinary proceedings in another
jurisdiction; and
4) Immediately notify the College of a criminal conviction.
Please Note:
If the licensure holder (interim, practicing RN or NP) does not have employment at the time of licensure
they must notify the College of change in employment information once employment is obtained;
including self-employment. Notifications under numbers 2 and 3 must be provided no later that 30 days
after the effective date of the change or notice of the disciplinary action. Notifications made under
numbers 3 and 4 must include all information necessary to explain the conviction or disciplinary action.
Failure to comply with license conditions is a breach of the Act and the Regulations and may result in an
allegation of conduct deserving of sanction to be filed against you under Sections 18 and 21 of the Act.
For a complete listing of all licensure requirements see section 14 of the Act, 2008 and sections 8, 12 and
13 of the RN Regulations.
For More information on Licensure and Licensure renewal, contact CRNNL’s Registration Department.
Revised May 2023
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1
Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) is the liability provider approved by Council. The cost of liability protection for
RNs/NPs is paid directly to CNPS and completed at the same time as CRNNL application. (Visit http:// www.cnps.ca/
index.php) Supplementary protection for assistance with regulatory complaints is available through CNPS for an additional
fee (optional).
2
Registrants can make updates to address and employer information via MyCRNNL. A change in name requires a copy of legal
documentation.
55 Military Road, St. John’s NL, A1C 2C5 | P: 709-753-6040 | TF: 800-563-3200 | F: 709-753-4940 | W:www.crnnl.ca