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.

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.
Register for this course through LMS (Search for code 1170)

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.
Register for this course through LMS (Search for code 0960)

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.
Register for this course through LMS (Search for code 0966)

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP COURSE

Purpose: This engaging, informative course helps to prepare health care professionals for roles as leaders in clinical practice settings throughout Western Zone, Nova Scotia Health. Facilitators will strive to foster the development of leadership competencies including communication, interprofessional collaboration, decision making and leading teams.
Audience: Clinical/point of care leaders who hold a leadership role and accountabilities for practice and care in clinical environments.
For example: Clinical Practice Leads, Team Leads, Supervisors, Charge Nurses.
Delivery: Two full day sessions, 0830-1630. Facilitated by Professional Practice Leads from Interprofessional Practice and Learning using active learning strategies. Session offered twice yearly (Spring and Fall), in each of the main geographical regions of Western Zone, South West, Valley and South Shore (total yearly offerings = 6)
Topics: • Transitioning into leadership role • Adult learning • Leadership practice • Communication and constructive feedback • Collaboration and interprofessional approach • Managing multiple expectations • Decision making and perspectives • Important conversations • Delegation • Resilience • Ongoing learning

MANAGER ORIENTATION – PEOPLE SERVICES TALENT AND ORG & INTERPROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND LEARNING

Purpose: To orient newly hired Managers in Western Zone to the role, responsibilities and available resources. To foster the development of essential competencies required of leaders managing diverse teams in a health care setting.
Audience: Newly hired managers in Western Zone, NS Health.
Delivery: Two full day sessions, one in-person (0900 – 1500), one virtual (0900 – 1530). The sessions are not sequential - both are required to be completed (Module 1 and Module 2). Facilitated by Professional Practice Leads from Interprofessional Practice and Learning and a Senior Human Resources Consultant. Session offered twice yearly (Spring and Fall).
Module 1: This in-person session is interactive and provides Managers with leadership resources (e.g., Manager Fundamental Courses) to encourage ongoing learning. Module one learning objectives include the following: • Develop your leadership practice • Apply strategies to manage multiple expectations • Establish boundaries • Navigate change management • Determine optimal decision making • Understand team dynamics
Module 2: This online virtual session includes presentations from leaders from relevant NS Health departments, with opportunities for discussion (see list below). Application of key learnings for Managers is facilitated through the active use of case studies during the session.
• Privacy • Quality • Interprofessional Practice and Learning • Compensation and Benefits • Recruitment • Human Resources Consultant
• Occupation Health and Safety • Volunteer Services • Talent and Organizational Development • Payroll • Finance • IPAC • Communications