The Nursing Act, 1991 and the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 determine how the nursing profession is regulated in Ontario.

The Nursing Act, 1991 contains a scope of practice statement, as well as provisions and regulations specific to the nursing profession. It includes definitions of the classes of nurse registration, entry-to-practice and title protection regulations, and regulations on initiating controlled acts.

The Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 contains provisions regarding permitted actions that are applicable to all regulated health professionals in Ontario.

Nursing Act, 1991

• Ontario Regulation 275/94: General
• Ontario Regulation 799/93: Professional Misconduct

Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991

• Ontario Regulation 39/02: Certificates of Authorization
• Ontario Regulation 107/96: Controlled Acts
• Ontario Regulation 59/94: Funding for Therapy for Patients Sexually Abused by Members

Further Resources

• NP Diagnostic and Prescriptive Authority
• Regulated Health Professions Act, Part B: Scope of Practice & Controlled Acts Model (Revised 2000) 
• FAQ: Bill 179 (Regulated Health Professions Law Statute Amendment Act, 2009)