The Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network (the “Network”) is seeking the support of member regulators in recruiting Registrants to serve as volunteers on Joint Panels.

The development and implementation of Joint Panels is an important collaborative initiative for Nova Scotia’s regulated health professions. It reflects the ongoing partnership between the Network and member regulators to advance the Joint Panel framework contemplated under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). Building a diverse and qualified pool of volunteers is a key project deliverable and an essential step toward ensuring Joint Panels can be convened when needed.

Overview of Joint Panels

Established under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), Joint Panels promote collaboration, efficiency, and public confidence in health profession regulation across Nova Scotia. They bring together Public Representatives and Registrants from different regulated health professions to strengthen regulatory decision-making through diverse perspectives and expertise.

Registrants contribute valuable professional knowledge, healthcare perspectives, and insights into standards of practice, professional context, and clinical judgment. Joint Panels can help regulators access qualified decisionmakers when needed, reduce delays and potential conflicts of interest, and support fair, objective, and consistent decisions in the public interest.

About the Opportunity

This opportunity is being promoted directly to current Registrant members of regulatory committees because their existing committee experience may be relevant to Joint Panel participation.

The Joint Panel volunteer role is a Network initiative and is separate from the committee activities of your regulator. Selected volunteers will join a provincial pool managed by the Network and appointed to Joint Panels as opportunities arise across Nova Scotia’s health professional regulators.

Selected Registrants will:

• Be part of a Network-wide pool available for Joint Panel appointments

• Complete Network online training and orientation prior to participation, where required

• Contribute to fair, objective, and informed regulatory decision-making

• Apply their professional expertise in support of public protection and regulatory excellence

• Be called upon as Joint Panel opportunities arise; frequency will depend on regulator needs and panel activity.

Further Questions?

For questions about the role, application or general inquiries, contact: consultant@nsrhpn.ca