The Canadian Nurses Protective Society

The Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS®) is a not-for-profit society that offers legal advice, risk management services, legal assistance and professional liability protection related to nursing practice to eligible Registered Nurses.

CNPS is:

• the Canadian nursing profession's own legal support system
• a not-for-profit society created and operated by nurses for nurses
• specifically tailored to meet the professional liability needs of registered nurses in all nursing roles
• occurrence-based: registered nurses can seek assistance from the CNPS in respect of any incident arising from nursing practice that occurred while they were members of a CNPS member organization, irrespective of when a claim arising from this incident is made or a civil action is commenced.  

Mission Statement

CNPS exists so that nurses are enabled to effectively manage their professional legal risks, and are appropriately assisted when in professional legal jeopardy.

Mandate

1. To provide legal and financial assistance, at its discretion, to nurses registered with a member organization in the event of a claim made or threatened in connection with the provision of professional nursing services; and
2. To provide information, advice and education in the management of risks related to the delivery of nursing services.

Vision Statement

CNPS IS a nurse owned and operated organization with recognized expertise in health care liability.

CNPS WILL provide a flexible, comprehensive range of professional liability protection services to groups of regulated healthcare providers, in accordance with their needs and risk profiles.