As members of an interprofessional collaborative team, registered nurses must be aware and understand the implications of relevant federal and provincial legislation, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each team member involved in the delivery of medications to clients. [...] For the most part, the Hospitals Act enables the province’s nine district health authorities (and the IWK Health Centre) to determine the function of their hospital pharmacies, the practice of pharmacies, and the required medication policies. [...] According to provincial legislation, the “practice of nursing” is defined as the application of specialized and evidence-based knowledge of nursing theory, health and human sciences, inclusive of principles of primary health care, in the provision of professional services to a broad array of clients ranging from stable or predictable to unstable o [...] Scope of Practice of the Profession The scope of practice of the nursing profession in Nova Scotia is determined by the RN Act and Regulations. [...] While the scope of practice establishes the limits on what members of the profession can do, it is also important that the scope of practice remain flexible so as to allow for the growth and development of the professions (Lillibridge, Axford, & Rowley, 2000).
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- Ottawa, Ontario
