This year, CCACs are introducing a new program, hiring 144 nurses to work with district school boards to address the needs of students with mental health and addictions issues as part of the Open Minds, Healthy Minds: Ontario’s Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy.

With an initial three year focus aimed at children and youth, the Mental Health and Addiction Nurses in District School Boards Program is a key investment outlined in the Strategy which will provide support to address three key areas: fast access to high-quality services, early identification and intervention and supporting kids with unique needs. The goal of the program is to provide mental health and addiction supports and services through an inter-disciplinary team involving district school board mental health leaders, mental health workers and CCAC mental health and addictions nurses for children and youth in Ontario’s 72 publicly funded district school boards.

“The success of this program hinges on fostering enhanced partnerships and connections to increase cross-sector coordination,” says Margaret Mottershead, OACCAC CEO. “Strong partnerships and a team approach with mental health leaders, mental health workers and district school board staff, as well as strong care connections between nurse leaders and district school boards, and community health and addiction providers are key.”

A partnership encompassing the Ministries of Health and Long-Term Care, Education and Children and Youth Services, Local Health Integration Networks, the CCACs and the OACCAC, the program will contribute to building school-based capacity to identify and respond to student mental health and addition needs early. It is anticipated that approximately 9,000 students will benefit from this program.

Of the 144 new nursing positions, there will be 13 RN nurse leaders and 131 RN/RPNs with mental health and addictions expertise hired to provide and connect care across the health and education systems to provide seamless, coordinated integrated care.

Recruitment for the RN nursing leaders has begun. Nurse leaders will provide essential health related advice and support to the Ministry of Education’s mental health leaders in developing comprehensive board plans to address a collaborative response to the mental health needs of students and provide a supervisory role to the clinical nurses within each CCAC, ensuring program consistency.

The roles and responsibilities of the these nurses will complement, not duplicate existing roles of CCAC case managers, contracted home care service providers or district school board staff. The program builds on the role CCACs currently play in helping people navigate the health care system and connecting them to the services they need based on comprehensive assessment and care planning, while supporting coordinated and integrated care delivery.

(OACCAC News, April 2012 edition)

CCACs hiring 144 nurses for a new program aimed at helping kids and youth with mental health and addictions needs.

RNAO Speaking out for Health, Speaking out for Nursing (pdf)

Chair/President (or Co-Chairs if there is an interest)
Communication Officer (a second position)

PNEIG’s purpose is to provide a forum for members interested in educational matters, to network and discuss issues of provincial and regional importance. Membership is currently over 700 from across Ontario with approximately half the members from the practice setting and the other half from the academic settling. The Group’s objectives include integrating nurse educator groups in Ontario, regardless of the field of employment, and to foster student involvement in activities.

The Chair/President conducts all PNEIG meetings, is a member of the Assembly of Interest Group Chairs of RNAO, exercises general direction and supervision over the affairs of PNEIG, is responsible for agendas, periodic reports and the annual report.

Communication Officer is a member of the Executive Network team and works with the first Communication Officer to ensure communication with membership is ongoing, maintained and takes part in any executive decisions.

Only PNEIG members can express their wish to be considered as a candidate. If you are not a member of PNEIG for the current year (2011-2012), contact Membership and Services at RNAO Home Office to join by calling 1-800-268-7199 or info@rnao.org.

In addition to RNAO regular membership fee, the current PNEIG membership fee (until October 31, 2012) is $20.

Please send completed nomination form (pdf) via email to Marianne.Cochrane@uoit.ca or fax to Attention of Marianne Cochrane at 905-721-3189 by 5:00pm Friday, April 13th/12.

The Pediatric Nurses Interest Group (PedNIG), will be holding its Biennial Conference May 4 and 5, 2012 (the weekend before the start of Nursing week). This conference will be national, entitled: Canadian Nurses Partnering for Children’s Health. The conference objectives are to:

1. Explore the trends and issues in outpost and rural Pediatric Nursing, and innovative measures to address these trends and issues.
2. Improve access and education surrounding Pediatric centered care.
3. Provide a forum for clinicians, practitioners and researchers to learn about current and seminal Nursing Research impacting Pediatrics.
4. Investigate unique approaches to providing pediatric nursing care in various geographical areas and practice settings.

Please see the save the date card and call for abstracts (pdf) to share with your membership as appropriate.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,
Sandra Parker
PedNIG Education Chair and Conference co-chair.
Senior Project Manager
Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health
555 University Ave– Rm 1241C
Toronto ON
M5G 1X8
Phone: 416-813-5131
Fax: 416-813-5995
email: sandra.parker@sickkids.ca

Dear Colleague,

The 2012 RPNAO Educators’ Conference “Call for Abstracts” may be of interest to you. This year’s Conference is being held at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel, Suite and Conference Centre on Monday, June 4th, 2012. The theme is “Innovations in Education & Practice”. Please note that the deadline for submission is Tuesday, March 27th, 2012.

For more information please visit www.rpnao.org. The online submission site is open now. Submit an abstract.

We look forward to receiving your submissions. Please be sure to pass this along to your network of colleagues. If you have any questions please contact the conference organizers at:
(T) 416-426-7229
Toll free #1-866-433-9695
(F) 416-426-7280
abstracts1@firststageinc.com

Sincerely,
2012 Educators’ Conference Planning Committee

Baycrest, a world-class leader in innovation in aging, provides care through a unique continuum of care system ranging from wellness programs, residential housing and outpatient clinics to a 472-bed nursing home, and a 300- bed hospital that includes both Acute and Complex Continuing Care.
Interprofessional Educators (2), Centre for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long Term Care

We have two full time opportunities for Interprofessional Educators for our newly created Centre for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long Term Care. These roles are leadership roles that will be responsible for coordinating, planning, implementing and evaluating interprofessional clinical training and education activities. Reporting to the Manager, Centre of Learning, Research & Innovation in Long-Term Care, the Interprofessional Educators will provide expertise in interprofessional clinical training and education, and will deliver educational programs to staff and trainees.

Clinical Education:
• Coordinate/deliver interprofessional clinical education programs to staff and trainees,
• Conduct training, assess progress and report regularly to the Manager and Baycrest Executive sponsors,
• Work collaboratively with the Manager, Steering Committee members, and advisory council members in establishing a program framework for the Clinical Teaching Unit (‘CTU’).
• Prepare and present the Centre’s educational initiatives to various stakeholders.
• Plan, implement and evaluate educational strategies that support and promote the goals of the Centre of LRI.
• Engage in scholarly activities, such as presentations and publications.
• Participate in guiding external visitors through the CTU.
• Participate in the coordination of a core course in long-term care/geriatrics, establishing an annual LTC conference, a summer institute for trainees and intensive preceptorships.
• Work collaboratively with the Manager and Steering Committee members in coordinating a teaching curriculum for the CTU.

Program Coordination
• Participate in the coordination of the research, evaluation and innovation components of the Centre for LRI
• Participate in engaging the Centre of LRI Advisory Council and Baycrest Executive sponsors and keeping them informed of the educational program offerings in the CTU
• Maintain records and statistics related to skill training and certification
• Consult with staff and trainees to assess their current and future interprofessional learning needs and develop and coordinate sessions to meet these needs.

Quality Management and Best Practice Integration
• Participate in the continuous improvement of services and operations,
• Promote concepts of best practice guidelines through articulation of knowledge skills and attitudes required for health professionals within an interprofessional practice environment and integrate research into practice to ensure best practice standards are maintained,
• Ensure practices and processes are in accordance with legislative, regulatory and professional standards/requirements.

The successful candidate will have:
• Master’s degree in a health care discipline.
• Registered & in good standing with their college or equivalent
• Certificate in geriatrics is an asset.
• Three (3) years related experience as an educator.
• Long Term Care experience
• Experience working with regulated and unregulated care providers
• Advanced clinical skills in gerontology.
• Knowledge of the quality and related reporting requirements under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, Local Health System Integration Act (i.e. the performance obligations and indicators needed to support Baycrest’s Hospital Service Accountability Agreement (‘HSAA’), the Excellent Care for All Act and other pertinent legislation and regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of curriculum design and program evaluation.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement, interpersonal skills and communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization,
• Superior verbal, written, listening and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to influence and establish credibility with individuals at all levels of the organization, challenging the status quo and being a catalyst for positive change.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to direct and motivate team and others and to distill complex information into clear, concise messages.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training.
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple, often competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Customer-focused in defining quality and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to process improvement.
• Demonstrated advanced facilitation skills
• Demonstrated expertise and ability to apply, teach, coach and mentor individuals and teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving results through collaboration.
• Demonstrated success in establishing, leading and maintaining positive change through quality improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work with a range of professional disciplines and levels of staff across the organization.

Join a dedicated team of staff and volunteers whose vision is to transform the way people age and to advance quality of life to a new level through the power of research and education, with a focus on brain functioning.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume quoting file # 12-0014 to:
www.baycrest.org/Employment or by email to: careers@baycrest.org

While Baycrest appreciates all applications to this position, only those candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you!

Bring your clinical knowledge in addition to your learning and organizational development experience to this regular full-time role as a Training and Organizational Development Specialist for the Central West Community Care Access Centre (CCAC).

As a learning facilitator, change agent, and member of the Client Services and Organizational Development Team, the Training and Organizational Development Specialist is responsible for providing performance consulting services which includes assessing employee learning needs, ensuring the delivery of appropriate interventions (training, facilitation, job aids etc.) coaching, providing performance feedback and assisting Managers with performance management initiatives as appropriate.

The Training and Organizational Development Specialist promotes learning to both internal and external stakeholders to support the creation of a learning organization, increase organizational effectiveness and health, maximize human capital, and build organizational culture and capacity. This objective is achieved by designing and delivering organizational performance interventions to enhance individual, team and organizational performance to support the goals, vision, mission and strategic direction of the organization.

Specific responsibilities include: organizational development, training and development as well as coaching and mentoring.

LOCATION: Brampton, Ontario

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
• A related University Degree (Adult Education, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in organizational development, education/training or recognized equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of adult education theories, practices, and trends.
• Expertise in conducting needs analysis, facilitation techniques, developing OD interventions, designing curriculum, facilitating learning and coaching.
• Experience with organizational development and change management initiatives.
• Knowledge and understanding of community health and long term care within the context of the broader health care system.
• Knowledge of quality management principles.
• Proficient/advanced knowledge of Microsoft XP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent facilitation, verbal communication and interpersonal skills (negotiation, relationship building, presentation).
• Experience in video editing and e-learning.
• Demonstrated project management/organizational skills.
• Demonstrated written communication skills to produce clear, concise and effective educational materials, presentations, reports etc.
• Exhibit discretion, diplomacy and tact given that the role is privy to labour relations details and confidential Human Resources information.
• Creativity, analytical and conceptual skills to interpret data, identify trends, and develop recommendations.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills to identify appropriate responses to issues or problems in the face of conflicting needs.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Central West CCAC’s mission and values.

ASSETS
• Progress towards CSTD or CHRP designation an asset.

WHO WE ARE
Each year, over 600,000 people count on the Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) of Ontario as their single point of access for community services. CCACs play a pivotal role in helping clients navigate the complexities of the health care system, and we are dedicated to supporting and enhancing the quality of life, independence, health and well-being of individuals in the communities we serve.

HOW TO APPLY
For more information and to apply for this role, please visit our website at www.ccacjobs.ca. You may also send your resume to Human Resources at careers@cw.ccac-ont.ca. All applications will be reviewed.

The Central West Community Care Access Centre is governed by the requirements of the French Language Services Act and therefore encourages applications from French speaking candidates.

Training and Organizational Development Specialist (pdf)

Bridgepoint Health is changing the world for people living with complex chronic disease. It is an integrated health care organization that encompasses Bridgepoint Hospital, Bridgepoint Collaboratory for Research and Innovation, Bridgepoint Family Health Team, and the Bridgepoint Health Foundation. Bridgepoint is a leader in care, research and education for complex chronic conditions and is affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Nurse Educator Full-time
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse Educator to make a strong contribution to the professional development model of care, knowledge dissemination, scholarship and the advancement of nursing practice at Bridgepoint.

Nursing education is an essential component of professional development that advances the practice of nursing. Nurse educators develop and facilitate education and professional development to support nurses to attain excellence in nursing practice related to the care of patients with complex care and complex rehabilitation needs. Through the use of depth and breadth of knowledge that is grounded in theory, research and experience, nurse educators influence the care that is provided by nursing staff to meet the needs of patients and families.

The Nurse Educator supports Bridgepoint Hospital’s culture of scholarship, professionalism and continuous professional development by:
a) assessing and identifying the educational needs of nurses
b) developing, implementing and evaluating education programs to assist nurses in acquiring and sustaining knowledge, skills and judgment that contributes to high quality patient care
c) advancing best practices and standards of care
d) establishing processes to promote and evaluate clinical competence and professional practice in alignment with the College of Nurses of Ontario quality assurance standards
e) working with other health discipline colleagues using an interprofessional collaborative model of practice to enhance patient care

Qualifications
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing required; Master’s degree in nursing or education preferred or a commitment to completing a relevant graduate degree within 3 years of hire date
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
• Certification in a clinical specialty area preferred
• Membership in specialty related professional association preferred
• Five years recent clinical nursing experience
• Two years teaching experience
• Use of effective teaching strategies, incorporating educational theories and current, evidence-based practice standards
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Effective communication, both oral and written formats
• Ability to direct, supervise, teach and advise nursing staff in the area of nursing practice and skill development on both an individual and group basis.
• Demonstrated skilled clinical practice and leadership ability
• Excellent group facilitator and effective presentation skills
• Thorough working knowledge of current nursing theories, evidence and practice standards
• Excellent working knowledge of current and future trends in health care
• Working knowledge of current related to health of patients/families and employees
• Conversant with the mission, vision and values statements of Bridgepoint Health as well as relevant policies, procedures and quality assurance programs
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant health legislation and legislative bodies (e.g., Local Health Integration Networks, Regulated Health Professions Act, Public Hospitals’ Act)
• Expertise in use the media/audiovisual equipment
• Ability to use technology/computers (e.g., Power point, Excel, word-processing)
• Relevant clinical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, glucometers)

Interested applicants are invited to forward their resume and cover letter in confidence to:
Human Resources
Bridgepoint Health
14 St. Matthews Road
Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2B5
fax: (416) 461-9972 or e-mail: careers@bridgepointhealth.ca
Visit our web site: www.bridgepointhealth.ca

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

ONEIG has some resources available that we can share, from CPCHE, at no cost.

The CPCHE (Children’s Partnership for Health and the Environment) Website

We have copies of the resource: Child Health and Environment Primer, as well as the brochure, Playing It Safe: Child Proofing for Environmental Health available, at no charge.

If your members would like copies of these resources, please let me know. These resources can be accessed directly from the website too, but we do have the actual books and brochures.

Thanks
Chrystyna Kells, BScN, R.N.
ONEIG

Update December 19/11, 1pm
On Thursday last week, you will have received an email from me that indicated a Second Call for Nominations for the Member-at-Large positions of Nursing Education, Nursing Practice and Nursing Research.

Just to clarify, the original Call for Nominations for these three positions, and the other two MAL positions and Committee vacancies, was issued some months ago (and also advertised in the RNJournal, July\August 2011). The original deadline date is today, MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 at 5:00pm.

The integrity of this deadline will still be respected, e.g. if nominations are in good order and correctly completed, and are received by 5:00pm today, December 19, they will be accepted (and then vacancies will be closed to further nominations).

I apologize for the confusion in the email of last Thursday – this was sent to encourage nominations where there were still none.

If you have any questions or require further information, please be in touch with Penny Lamanna, RNAO Board Affairs Coordinator at plamanna@RNAO.org.

Sent on behalf of:
WENDY FUCILE, RN, BScN, MPA, CHE
Chair, Provincial Nominations Committee
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Member-at-Large, Nursing Education
Member-at-Large, Nursing Practice
Member-at-Large, Nursing Research

GUIDELINES

• Nominations must be received no later than Monday, January 9, 2011 at 1700 hours (5:00pm)
• All nominations should be sent to Penny Lamanna on behalf of the Chair, Provincial Nominations Committee, RNAO, 158 Pearl Street, Toronto, ON M5H 1L3 (or by fax: 416-599-1926)
• Persons nominated must be RNAO members in good standing for the year 2012, who are willing to carry out the obligations of the office to which they may be elected
• Nominees require the signatures of three nominators who must be RNAO members in good standing for 2012
• All nominations should include a short biography of the candidate of not more than 250 words which covers the two categories (1) education/experience and (2) philosophy
• Nominations should include* a passport size photograph/head shot of each candidate. Please attach the picture to an email, as a jpg file (*can be sent at a later date, if not presently available)

Second Call for Nominations form 2012-2014 – MAL Nursing Practice Nursing Research (pdf)