Function / responsibilities:

• To optimize the role of the registered nurse through promotion of and participation in advocacy, networking, and political action around perinatal issues.
• To collaborate with other RNAO Interest Groups, governments and other organizations having similar mandates (e.g., Ontario Breastfeeding Committee, AWHONN Canada, Breastfeeding Committee of Canada, Ontario Public Health Association) to promote evidence-based practice, participate in health promoting and educational activities.
• To represent RNAO on perinatal matters.
• To serve members of MCNIG through advocacy, programs, events and education.
• To keep RNAO informed on issues that effect perinatal nursing.
• To support RNAO/MCNIG recruitment and retention.
• To elect a MCNIG representative as a voting delegate for the RNAO Annual General Meeting.
• To participate and represent MCNIG in RNAO assembly meetings and report on activities through Members Voices.