Candidates for Jurisdictional Directors (Class A)

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1 CNA Annual Meeting of Members June 18, 2018 Election of Directors to the CNA Board of Directors 2018 Elections... 2 Bylaws and Policies... 2 Candidates for Jurisdictional Directors (Class A) Dennie Hycha, President-elect, College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta... 4 Jennifer Dunsford, President-elect, Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba... 5 Jocelyn Vine, Representative, College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia... 6 Robin Laird, President, Association of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island... 7 Elaine Warren, President, Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador... 8 Christina Sim, President, Yukon Registered Nurses Association... 9 Rommel Silverio, President, Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut...10 Candidate for Canadian Nursing Students Association Director (Class B) Jayden Meville, President, Canadian Nursing Students Association...11 Candidate for Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties Director (Class C) Lorelei Faulkner-Gibson, Representative, Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties Election of Directors to CNA Board of Directors, June 18, 2018 Page 1 of 12

2 2018 Elections In 2018, the following seats on the CNA board of directors are on the election slate for the June 2018 to June 2020 period: Jurisdictional Member (Class A): 1. Alberta 1 seat 2. Manitoba 1 seat 3. Nova Scotia 1 seat 4. Prince Edward Island 1 seat 5. Newfoundland and Labrador 1 seat 6. Yukon 1 seat 7. Northwest Territories and Nunavut 1 seat Student Member (Class B) 1. Canadian Nursing Students Association 1 seat ( ) Network Member (Class C) 1. Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties 1 seat Bylaws and Policies According to CNA bylaws 30.2, 30.3 and 30.4 composition and term of CNA board of directors the board shall consist of the number of Class A, B and C directors specified in the articles, as follows: 30.2 there shall be 10 Directors representing the Class A Members, each of whom shall serve for a term of two (2) years. In each year the Class A Members shall elect a number of Directors equal to the number of Directors elected by the Class A Members whose terms have expired. The individual elected as a Director to represent the Class A Member may be the president of such Class A Member or their designate, but is not required to be the president or designate of such Class A Member; 30.3 in each year the Class B Members shall elect one individual to serve as a Director for a term of one year; 30.4 there shall be two Directors elected by the Class C Members. In every year the Class C Members shall elect one Director to serve for a term of two years. Bylaw 31 nomination process states: The nomination committee of the Board will put forward a slate of individuals for consideration by the Members at the annual meeting; however, Members may nominate additional candidates for Directors from the floor of the annual meeting. In addition to the requirements of the Act, all Directors shall meet the requirements for Directors set out in Board policy. Excerpt from board policy: CRITERIA FOR JURISDICTIONAL DIRECTORS (CLASS A) Candidates must: Be individuals over the age of 18 years who have not been declared incapable by a court and who do not have the status of bankrupt (s.126, Act). Be an RN whose licence is in good standing with their provincial/territorial regulatory body and has paid CNA fees either through their jurisdictional member or as part of the independent nurses group. Election of Directors to CNA Board of Directors, June 18, 2018 Page 2 of 12

3 Not be a current employee or independent contractor of a jurisdictional member, of CNA or any other CNA Member, other than an individual who is paid by their jurisdictional member to serve as the president of such jurisdictional member. Be able to attend three (3) board meetings per year (two days each), in March, June and November, and ad hoc teleconferences, as required. CRITERIA FOR THE CANADIAN NURSING STUDENTS ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR (CLASS B) Candidates must: Be individuals over the age of 18 years who have not been declared incapable by a court and who do not have the status of bankrupt (s.126, Act); Be a nursing student enrolled in an educational program for entry to practice as a registered nurse who is in good standing with CNSA; Not be a current employee or independent contractor of CNSA, CNA, or any other CNA member; Be able to attend three (3) board meetings per year (two days each), in March, June and November, and ad hoc teleconferences, as required CRITERIA FOR THE CANADIAN NETWORK OF NURSING SPECIALTIES DIRECTOR (CLASS C) Candidates must: Be individuals over the age of 18 years who have not been declared incapable by a court and who do not have the status of bankrupt (s.126, Act). Be individuals whose nominating specialty group has paid its CNA annual membership fees. Be an RN whose licence is in good standing with their provincial/territorial regulatory body and with their nominating member organization of the Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties (Network), and who has paid CNA fees either through their jurisdictional member or as part of the independent nurses group. Not be a current employee or independent contractor of a Network group, CNA or any other CNA member, other than an individual who is paid by a Network group to serve as its president. Have current or previous experience on a board of directors of a CNA Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties (Network) organization Election of Directors to CNA Board of Directors, June 18, 2018 Page 3 of 12

4 Candidate for Jurisdictional Director Alberta (Class A) Dennie Hycha Senior Director Operations, Covenant Health President-elect, College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta We live in a fast paced, constantly changing environment with populations forecast to grow beyond earth s ability to sustain. Throughout its history nursing has been able to adapt to changing conditions and has significant breadth to provide care and services across all populations in environments across the world and across the lifespan. I am optimistic that nursing continues to have a predominant place in world, continuing to evolve yet building on its traditions centred on people with focus on health, social determinants and to be catalysts in shaping environments that are meaningful, outcome focused, and value added to individuals and their families, communities, organizations and across the world. My practice in nursing is grounded in community-based care. I see individuals and their family, however defined, as the unit of care deriving from their individual and collective strengths, selfdetermination and access to community supports and resources. I believe that nurses, along with our health-care partners, collectively work together to address current and future health issues, maximizing and creating technology for our dispersed and growing populations, influence policy development and plan for a future that focuses on social, environmental, and personal and collective wellness with effective use of available resources. Nursing is in an incredible position to influence health from an individual, community and organizational level, and from a public policy perspective across all generations from pre-birth to after death. We have the public and professional credibility, knowledge, skill, expertise, and breadth to provide leadership and/or drive change in the interest of health for all Canadians. Our ability to develop relationships leverages our capacity to form effective partnerships. We have the moral courage to contribute, to influence and/or lead global health initiatives in a rapidly changing world. The information world has become too large to be content experts in all things. Nursing needs to be knowledge brokers, interpreters, navigators and technologically savvy to influence the development and delivery of health care. As the world changes, nursing needs to continue to evolve while examining our values in the core domains of practice, education, administration, research and policy. We must also be visionary and open to look critically through this long-established lens, to question and ponder its currency, relevancy and relatability for those whom we provide care and services and to those who develop and deliver services. We will grow with internal and external critical and thoughtful appraisal through dialogue from diverse perspectives and cultures and through forward thinking, learning and celebrating our past, yet break through hurdle and barriers to ensure we continue to work in the here and now. We need to look to the future with curiosity and excitement, embracing our role as active participants and thought leaders. Election of Directors to CNA Board of Directors, June 18, 2018 Page 4 of 12

5 Candidate for Jurisdictional Director Manitoba (Class A) Jennifer Dunsford, RN, MN Regional Director, Ethics Services Winnipeg Regional Health Authority President-elect, Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Dignity is one of the seven fundamental values of nursing. I believe that respect for dignity underpins each of the six other nursing values. Honouring the inherent worth of everyone we meet is central to everything we do as nurses, as members of collaborative teams, and as human beings. Our patients, clients, residents, and colleagues put their trust in us every moment of every day. When we treat others as they wish to be treated, when we meet them where they are, with compassion, and without judgment, we honour their dignity. This allows us to provide and support care that is compassionate, ethical, and person-centered. It gives us a starting point for collaboration, conflict resolution, and reconciliation. Nurses have the privilege of walking with people who are at some of the most vulnerable points in their lives. I believe honouring dignity is the very essence of nursing. It is a sacred responsibility, and one that is met each time a nurse provides care that reflects any of our nursing values. In the midst of change, like that facing many nurses today, it is easy to feel lost and alone. Uncertainty can create a sense of moral distress that undermines our very identity. But change is also an opportunity to make things better, by working together toward a better system. The most important thing we can do as nurses to improve the lives of the people we work with and the health-care system overall is to work together. Collaboration, both inter- and intra-professionally, is essential to create and sustain system improvements and effective teams, and ultimately, to uphold our nursing values and ethical responsibilities to the patients, clients and residents we work with and for. Collaboration with others maximizes everyone s scope of practice and skill set. It provides opportunities for learning and for mentorship. It puts patients at the centre of decisions about their health. The value of working together cannot be overstated. Together we get more done. At a macro level, we raise our voices in advocacy. At a micro level, we put patients, residents and clients at the centre of all of our work to ensure we are meeting their needs in the best ways possible. We support each other to learn and grow. Individually and collectively, we live our nursing values and ethical responsibilities. Collaboration is caring. Collaboration honours the dignity of those we work with and for collaboration is nursing. Election of Directors to CNA Board of Directors, June 18, 2018 Page 5 of 12

6 Candidate for Jurisdictional Director Nova Scotia (Class A) Jocelyn Vine, RN, BN, MHS, CHE Vice-President, Patient Care & Chief Nurse Executive IWK Health Centre Representative, College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia The philosophical underpinnings of my work with CNA will be based on those that I apply in my work in general; supporting excellence in nursing practice, based on the principles of high reliability organizations and a strong commitment to the acceleration of the contributions of nursing to the health and well-being of citizens. In addition, I ensure a focus on the longer term in my efforts toward evidence based decision making on policy and funding decisions for the health and social sectors. The opportunities to better engage and utilize the knowledge and skills in current nursing roles are substantial and require dedicated, focused work through unified national nursing leadership. CNA has a very significant leadership role in communicating about the untapped nursing capacity currently available in Canada, which offers a tremendously hopeful and important message to the public. Access to timely and safe care can be achieved by taking advantage of this nursing potential. Ensuring nursing is an accessible and available career path for students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds is an important value in my approach to the profession. I see this as an essential element to the future of nursing in Canada. As the costs of education rise, it is imperative that CNA lead strategic efforts across sectors to ensure that barriers for students with diverse backgrounds are planned for and reduced. Canadians need to see themselves represented in the nursing workforce. This focus is important in continuing to build the trust in the care, leadership, research and policy expertise provided by nurses at all levels within the health-care system. During my term of office with the CNA board of directors, I look forward to applying my experience in nursing, health system leadership and governance to the work of CNA. The strategic priorities for my term include the evolution of the important role of CNA to the nursing profession, with a strong focus on building a unifying framework for nurses nationally through outstanding nursing leadership at the system, provincial and national levels. I look forward to learning from the public, nurses, student nurses, the CNA executive team and board members as the foundation for my contributions. Strong, skilled and professional nursing leaders at all levels are instrumental to the development of the profession. Understanding the strategic opportunities for CNA in this domain will be an exciting part of the action planning required for a strong and vibrant nursing future. As I complete my thirty eighth year as a registered nurse, I am deeply honoured and excited to have the opportunity and the time to further focus on excellence in nursing, outstanding nursing leadership and extending the value that nurses and CNA provides to Canadians. Election of Directors to CNA Board of Directors, June 18, 2018 Page 6 of 12

7 Candidate for Jurisdictional Director Prince Edward Island (Class A) Robin Laird, RN, BN, MHS Director of ehealth, Clinical Operations, Health PEI President, Association of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island I believe in holistic nursing care centred around relationships with patients, families, health-care providers etc. as well as through communities and community partners. I also think that nursing care can be improved by utilizing data captured in systems such as clinical information system and EMRs. Importance of supporting members as we move through transitions PEI will be transitioning from an association to a college. To further advance the adoption of standard nursing documentation in order to capture data to improve patient outcomes based on nursing practice. Election of Directors to CNA Board of Directors, June 18, 2018 Page 7 of 12

8 Candidate for Jurisdictional Director Newfoundland and Labrador (Class A) Elaine Warren, BN, MN Vice President, Clinical Services, Eastern Health President, Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses are working in a health-care system that is increasing complex and evolving rapidly. The system is facing significant increased demands fueled by a rapidly aging population and its associated increased burden of chronic diseases. Concurrently there is an enhanced focus on better meeting the needs of underserved populations such as clients with mental health illness and Indigenous populations. I believe that the nursing profession is well positioned to collaborate and lead the system-wide transformation that the Canadian health-care system will require into the future. Nurses must advocate and collaborate with other health-care providers to ensure our health-care system achieves the best possible outcomes for all Canadians. I strongly endorse the principle of collaboration and working together to build a common voice for nurses across Canada. As a CNA board member, I would utilize my 36 years of progressive health-care leadership experience to support sound and future-orientated decisions. I would bring a strong voice to the CNA table to support health system transformation priorities including for the establishment of a national pharmacare program in Canada and advancing primary health care. Nurses are trusted leaders in our health-care system, and we must work collaboratively with stakeholders to transform our current system to ensure it is equipped to meet the emerging challenges of an aging population. I have a strong passion for and commitment to the nursing profession and am honoured to represent nurses from Newfoundland and Labrador at the CNA table. Election of Directors to CNA Board of Directors, June 18, 2018 Page 8 of 12

9 Candidate for Jurisdictional Director Yukon (Class A) Christina Sim, RN Manager, Outreach and Health Promotion Kwanlin Dun First Nation President, Yukon Registered Nurses Association Advocacy is not only an important skill to develop, it is an expectation in standards of nursing practice. Being an effective advocate means that you are prepared to collaborate fully and are able to ask challenging questions in order to foster valuable dialogue and solicit change. Good advocacy requires successful outreach which is not just an attempt to provide services beyond conventional limits. It should become an ingrained philosophy in the day-to-day work of health-care provision. This applies to patient care, staff support and nursing leadership at a local and national level. My experience in community-led First Nation s health has afforded me many opportunities to develop and demonstrate my strong leadership skills. This enriching work has provided a deeper understanding of the challenges and successes of our national health-care system and, in particular, the incredibly necessary role of nurses as patient advocates in all settings. I am in a place now in my nursing career where I can give back to my profession with the experience, expertise and enthusiasm that will contribute to creative solutions to national nursing issues while supporting CNA and its members in improving health care for all Canadians. I am looking forward to the engaging and challenging discussions ahead at the CNA board meetings, and I welcome the responsibility that comes with participating in a professional organization at both a jurisdictional and national level. My perceptions about nursing s impact on nationwide issues has changed a great deal over time, and I understand broader health-care systems more thoroughly now. I also appreciate more deeply the level of compassion and resourcefulness that nurses offer in the North and our very unique approaches to patient care. Northern nurses have a lot to offer when it comes to providing culturally appropriate and creative solutions to removing health-care barriers. I will certainly be bringing the perspectives and concerns of Yukon nurses forward for discussion; however, I also appreciate that all nurses and all Canadians rely on nursing professional associations to advocate for relevant shifts in national policy and vision in order to ensure safe and appropriate care of patients, regardless of geography. When elimination of health disparities for one particular population is accomplished, it positively affects all citizens. I am particularly looking forward to discussions about the impacts of MAID for rural and Indigenous communities and discussions on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada s calls to action specific to health. I am equally excited to see what emerging issues arise during my time and will give them equal weight in thought and attention. Election of Directors to CNA Board of Directors, June 18, 2018 Page 9 of 12

10 Candidate for Jurisdictional Director Northwest Territories and Nunavut (Class A) Rommel Silverio, RN Patient Care Coordinator Government of Northwest Territories President, Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut I am a registered nurse in Yellowknife, NT. I am originally from the Philippines and nursing has brought me to where I am today in Canada. I would not have had the same opportunities in my own country. As a candidate I will be able to contribute to CNA by addressing the several critical issues in health care today. The first issue is to ensure our Indigenous populations in the North have fair and equitable care without barriers. We need to ensure that there is fair and respectful treatment of our Indigenous clients. We must address the bias in health care for all our populations, from Indigenous to seniors. Nursing is the future of our health care, in all aspects, in all populations. As nurses we also must look beyond our borders to nursing around the world. We are the leaders in quality nursing and continue to bring our high standards and ideas to other countries. Primary care is especially important to me as in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut we have unique nursing needs in our population. Our vast geography and indecisive weather often makes health care challenging to bring to our diverse populations. With having advanced practice roles in our communities, we are seeing more and more opportunities to have clients be cared for in their own communities and not have to be separated from their loved ones during times of joy or hardship. While having the privilege of being on the board I would like to focus on ensuring quality nursing in all aspects of care. As we look to the future we must be the role models and recruiters to ensure the future of nursing. This means we must be involved in our associations, our governments and our national committees to safeguard this profession. We must be the champions for our new graduates to ensure their future does not have the same challenges as our current nurses. We must stand up for safe patient care ratios and adequate self-care supported by our employers and governments. We are the answer to the health-care challenges of today and the future. We must ensure our nurses are encouraged and supported to take educational opportunities. We are a caring profession and we must first start by caring for our fellow nurses at home and around the world. Election of Directors to CNA Board of Directors, June 18, 2018 Page 10 of 12

11 Candidate for Canadian Nursing Students Association Director (Class B) Jayden Meville Student President, Canadian Nursing Students Association Canada is currently facing a unique challenge with our increasing diversity and changing populations. I value human rights and dignity is at the very core of my being, which translates into my practice. I have valuable experience having served as the Canadian Nursing Students' Association Diversity Committee chair for a term, and being an active member in the Community and Public Health, Global Health, and Indigenous Health Advocacy Committees. Now that I have the privilege of representing Canadian nursing students on a local, national, and international level, I hope to bring those valuable experiences and student voices to the CNA board of directors. Should I be elected onto the board of directors for the Canadian Nurses Association, I will have the opportunity to enhance the partnership between the Canadian Nursing Students Association and CNA. I hope to accomplish this by collaborating closely with the board to establish student supports within CNA, as well as increasing the visibility of CNA within the national student population. Furthermore, as a CNA board member, I will have an enhanced opportunity and avenue to be an advocate for Canada s equity seeking groups. My goal is to become actively involved in policy advocacy and reform to bring awareness to the social determinants of health and their impact on Canadians. I will be a strong ally for Indigenous populations towards reconciliation and decolonization in nursing practice and health care. I am looking forward to bringing fresh perspectives and innovative leadership approaches to the renowned CNA board of directors. Election of Directors to CNA Board of Directors, June 18, 2018 Page 11 of 12

12 Candidate for Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties Director (Class C) Lorelei Faulkner-Gibson, RN, BSN, MN, CPHMHN(C) Practice Lead, Access & Flow BC Interior Health Authority Network Representative I believe collaboration, co-construction and reflection are critical to bring clear direction in moving the nursing profession into the future. I embrace the tenets of trauma informed care and strive to see all people from the lens of their experience that has brought them to where they are and will lead them forward. As nurses, we need to remember that we require the same patience and care for each other and ourselves to empower us to care for patients. Nurses are in the privileged position of being with individuals and families when they may be at their most vulnerable. I believe nurses are in the primary position to navigate and advocate with the patient and need the passion and compassion to see all sides. I believe nurses working in specialty practice have a greater opportunity and responsibility to this work. I believe the Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties is a powerful group that enlivens this role of advocacy. The network brings specialty expertise to provide guidance on policy, practice and the health-care system. The network is an important means of learning from each other and sharing the work we do. We need to make the network a stronger leadership voice to work with the CNA board to help guide and strengthen CNA. I bring 30 years of nursing experience to the network and the CNA board. I have worked in a variety of settings and have years of local, provincial, and national board experience with my national and provincial associations and provincial regulator. I have also been certified in mental health for 20 years as I value the importance of life-long learning and professional development. I participated on the network s Benefits and Responsibilities Committee and more recently the network s Advisory Committee. I believe this experience will enable me to serve you well as your network representative. As your representative, I will use my experience to effectively bring the voice of the network to the CNA board. In my role with the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses as president, and now past president, I have experience that will help link CNA s priorities to the specialty group and their practice, ensuring they are clearly articulated, particularly mental illness, wellness in the workplace, MAID and dementia, that affect us all as individuals, nurses and as specialty practice groups. In my role in mental health, I worked within interprofessional teams that included all nursing roles. Each scope of practice compliments the other and is critical in providing the best care for patients and families. I will strive to increase engagement and communication with CNA; find creative solutions for the certified specialties whose exams are at risk; and work with the certified specialties and health agencies to articulate the research and relevance of certification on clinical care. I am excited to take on this role as a next step in my full nursing career. Election of Directors to CNA Board of Directors, June 18, 2018 Page 12 of 12