To facilitate research, education, resources and support for frontline nurses in Alberta that seek to integrate harm reduction into their practice.
Vision
For harm reduction to be seen as an essential part of nursing practice.
Objectives
To promote harm reduction as an integral aspect of safe, compassionate, competent and ethical care in Alberta
To provide resources and learning opportunities to Alberta nurses interested in furthering their understanding of harm reduction
To bring together and foster a network of nurses interested in harm reduction and harm reduction related policies
To support nurses in their efforts to integrate harm reduction into their practice
To fulfill the requirements of the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) Specialty Practice Group as specified in CARNA governance policy.
To sustain a reciprocal relationship with CARNA.
To maintain congruency of the vision, mission and values between ANCHR and CARNA.