Our programs are designed to support employees who are starting or transitioning into new practice settings or roles through acquisition and application of knowledge and skills. Our programs are designed and facilitated by members of our team using adult learning methods and principles and drawing on evidence and best practices.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ORIENTATION

This session introduces regulated health care professionals to overarching principles, concepts and resources that support an understanding of professional practice within NSH; regardless of designation, geographical location, or practice setting they will be working within. The goal is to welcome and socialize these individuals to professional practice within the organization.
Professional Practice Orientation is followed by a point of care/unit-based preceptorship and the development of the new employee learning and development plan with the Health Service Manager (HSM), Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE)/Professional Practice Coordinator (PPC), in addition to other clinical leaders and is meant to align and complement the above components to support your area’s transition to practice of new health professionals.

Orientation Dates

2024:
Cape Breton and surrounding areas: Jan 09, Feb 13, Mar 19, Apr 09, May 14, Jun 18, Jul 09, Aug 28, Sep 11, Sep 24, Oct 08, Nov 05, Dec 10
Antigonish and surrounding areas: Jan 22, Feb 12, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 27, Jun 10, Jul 15, Aug 19, Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 09

Clinical Dates

2024:
Cape Breton and surrounding areas: Coming soon
Antigonish and surrounding areas: Coming soon

SKIN AND WOUND - LEVEL 1

Participants will develop foundational knowledge and skills to increase competency in basic skin and wound management practices through self-directed and in person learning. The session incorporates hands-on skill building and simulation learning.

Cape Breton and surrounding areas: registration is through self registration
Antigonish and surrounding areas: registration is by emailing course facilitator

INTERPROFESSIONAL PRECEPTOR - FOUNDATIONS

Preceptors play an integral role in supporting transition to practice of health care providers.  This in-person one day session provides opportunities to develop skills and approaches to precepting in an interactive and multi-disciplinary learning environment. Skilled preceptors play a key role in collaboration with unit Clinical Leadership Teams (HSMs, CNE/PPC, charge nurses/team leads) in onboarding and integrating new staff into practice environments.

Cape Breton and surrounding areas: registration is through self registration
Antigonish and surrounding areas: registration is by emailing course facilitator

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONS

This is a two- day in person clinical leadership development program for clinical/point of care leaders (e.g., supervisors, charge nurses, team leads etc.) who hold a leadership role and accountabilities for practice and care in clinical environments.

Cape Breton and surrounding areas: registration is through self registration
Antigonish and surrounding areas: registration is by emailing course facilitator

NEW MANAGER SERIES

Purpose: IPP&L Eastern Zone launched a New Managers Development Series in the fall of 2022 to support new managers transitioning into their role. Our executive leadership team has endorsement this program to ensure dedicated time is available for leaders to focus on their growth and development.
The four-part series commences with a session designed to assist new clinical leaders in the development of core skills and approaches required of leaders in clinical practice environments. This is followed by three sessions designed to assist new leaders in the application of these skills and approaches in holding effective practice and performance conversations. We request that participants commit to all four parts of the sessions.

Audience: This mandatory four-part series is specifically designed for novice Health Service Managers and Clinical Operation Supervisors in their first twelve months of the role. Numbers are limited.