CHNC Endorses Oral-Systemic Health Education for Non-Dental Healthcare Providers Curriculum
Published on Tuesday, 7 February, 2017
The Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) is pleased to endorse the Oral-Systemic Health Education for Non-Dental Healthcare Providers curriculum developed by the International Centre for Oral-Systemic Health at the University of Manitoba. These courses are an important educational resource for community health nurses. Oral health is a critical component of being a healthy person throughout life, impacting such things as nutritional status, mental health, prevention of chronic disease, and more. Find out more by visiting the website www.oralhealthed.com to see the courses offered.
CPHA Position Statement: The Opioid Crisis in Canada
Published on Tuesday, 7 February, 2017
CPHA Position Statement: The Opioid Crisis in CanadaUne crise des opioïdes s’étend au Canada et entraîne un nombre épidémique de décès par surdose. Les démarches actuelles pour gérer la situation n’ont pas réussi à réduire le bilan des pertes humaines; il faudrait y ajouter une démarche de santé publique rehaussée et globale. Une telle démarche inclurait la participation concrète de personnes ayant une expérience vécue. L’ACSP appelle le gouvernement du Canada, en partenariat avec les provinces, les territoires, les municipalités et les gouvernements autochtones, à élargir les efforts en cours pour gérer cette crise.
CHNC Endorses Stop M2K Campaign
Published on Wednesday, 21 December, 2016
Membership Renewal for CHNIG & CHN Alberta Members
Published on Wednesday, 25 May, 2016
- access to the quarterly newsletter,
- regular updates for members,
- reduced conference registration fees,
- access to professional development opportunities,
- access to the members’ only section of the CHNC website,
- eligibility to apply or be nominated for CHNC bursaries and awards,
- opportunity to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting, vote in CHNC elections or be elected to sit on the CHNC Board of Directors.
- If you have CNA Certification in Community Health Nursing your involvement in CHNC committees, boards and forums provides continuing education hours towards re-certification and four continuous learning hours per year for membership in CHNC as your national specialty group. That means in your 5 year certification cycle you could earn 20 continuous learning hours, 20% of those required for recertification – just by being a member of CHNC!
Social Media in Public Health
Published on Sunday, 8 February, 2015
Abstract deadline extended! Community Health Nursing - Health for All
Published on Friday, 17 November, 2023
Don’t miss your chance to submit: Abstract deadline extended until December 1, 2023!
The Community Health Nurses of Canada are excited to announce the Call for Abstracts for CHNC2024: Community Health Nursing - Health for All, our national Community Health Nursing conference.
CHNC2024 takes place April 22-24, 2024 at historic Hart House at University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Our goal is advancing Community Health Nursing in Canada and you are invited to join a dynamic group of nurses from across Canada who will come together and share their community health knowledge.
Creating opportunities for health equity is foundational to community health nursing. Over the past few years the challenges faced by many in society for acceptance and access to services have been exacerbated. But through application of the Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, community health nurses have risen to the challenge and modified existing programs or have developed new and innovative approaches to reach out to those who could benefit from their services.
Our conferences bring together individuals who have an interest in Community Health Nursing from practice, research, administration, policy and education. Networking opportunities offer a forum to explore issues of mutual concern as well as exchange knowledge, share evidence and ideas, and generate solutions.
Abstracts are due by December 1, 2023: Submit Your Abstract!
For more information, including information about discounted rooms at the Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Downtown, please the conference website.
Great Big News - Fall 2023
Published on Tuesday, 7 November, 2023
Les IISCC organisent une réunion participative en mode virtuel afin de recueillir les opinions et les commentaires relativement
Published on Thursday, 2 November, 2023
Le présent
courriel d’Infirmières et Infirmiers en santé communautaire du Canada (IISCC)
vise à vous annoncer une grande nouvelle pour le milieu de la santé publique au
pays. L’Agence de la santé publique du Canada a mandaté les Centres de
collaboration nationale en santé publique (CCNSP) pour travailler avec le
milieu de la santé publique du Canada à la mise à jour des énoncés de compétences essentielles en santé publique au Canada qui remontent à 2008.
Pourquoi le
projet est-il important?
Soulignons que les énoncés de
compétences essentielles en santé publique servent :
·
De cadre de référence en matière de perfectionnement professionnel, de
collaboration, de planification et d’action en ce qui a trait à la main-d’œuvre
en santé publique.
·
De fil conducteur pour l’enseignement et la formation (p. ex.,
programmes d’études supérieures et reconnaissance professionnelle en santé
publique) et la formation continue en santé publique.
·
D’outil de recrutement, d’orientation, de description de poste,
d’évaluation du rendement et de rétention du personnel.
·
De fondement aux compétences spécifiques à certaines disciplines.
Invitation à
participer – Faites connaître votre opinion et vos idées!
Les CCNSP se
sont engagés à obtenir des perspectives aussi diverses que nombreuses du milieu
de la santé publique au Canada. L’équipe de projet échangera et collaborera
avec les principaux partenaires de la santé publique au pays afin d’élaborer
des énoncés de compétences essentielles adaptés aux besoins et aux priorités
d’aujourd’hui en santé publique.
Les IISCC organisent une réunion
participative en mode virtuel afin de recueillir les opinions et les commentaires
relativement aux compétences essentielles. Inscrivez-vous pour connaître les
dernières nouvelles au sujet du projet et donner votre avis sur les thèmes
transversaux, les catégories et ainsi de suite.
Les
compétences essentielles réfèrent aux connaissances, aux habiletés et aux
attitudes à maîtriser pour assurer des pratiques efficaces en santé publique. Ayez
votre mot à dire concernant la mise à jour 2024 des énoncés de compétences
essentielles en santé publique au Canada. Vos idées et votre opinion comptent
énormément!
Inscrivez-vous ici : 8 Novembre 2023 15 Novembre 2023
Pour en savoir plus au sujet du
projet, rendez-vous au https://ccnsp.ca/projets/competences-essentielles-en-sante-publique-au-canada-2024/.
N’hésitez pas à transmettre
l’invitation à vos collègues, à vos partenaires de la santé publique et aux
membres de vos réseaux.
Communiquez avec l’équipe de
projet au corecomp@stfx.ca si vous avez des questions, des commentaires ou des idées au sujet du
projet.
Health Equity and Community Health Nursing: One Organization's Journey
Published on Tuesday, 31 October, 2023
CHNC is pleased to announce our next webinars for November 2023, which is brought to you by the CHNC Leadership Committee!
There is no charge to attend this webinar, and all are welcome to join! Please feel free to share this webinar information widely.
Title of Webinar:
Health Equity & Community Health Nursing: One Organization’s Journey
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023
Time: 12-1 pm ET (9-10 am PT; 10-11 am MT; 11 am - 12 pm CT; 1-2 pm AT)
To register for this webinar, click here
Learning objectives for this webinar:
· To share Key Health Equity Concepts
· To briefly describe Ontario Public Health Standards
· To identify Nursing Ethics and Code of Conduct
· To provide an overview Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Health Equity Journey
· To outline opportunities to Make Health Equity Efforts More Impactful
Presenter Bio:
Sandra Laclé, RN, BN, MScN
Sandra Laclé, Acting Director at Public Health Sudbury & Districts has returned from a brief retirement to continue her contribution and passion for public health leadership and ensuring access to health for communities. Sandra entered the public health leadership realm more than 30 years ago and has led in roles of executive director (acting) and director for teams of 75 to 500 people. Sandra has a passion for helping leaders contribute to their full potential as they work collectively, across sectors, to achieve their goals and make a difference in the health of communities. Sandra’s work is grounded in her nursing experience (BN Class of 1982) working front line in public health, long term care and acute care. She has also held management roles each of these sectors, as well as a volunteer membership on several Boards and Committees.
2024 Core Competencies for Public Health: CHNC Engagement Sessions
Published on Monday, 30 October, 2023
The Community Health Nurses of Canada are reaching out today with some exciting news for the Canadian public health community. The Public Health Agency of Canada has commissioned the National Collaborating Centres for Public Health to engage with the Canadian public health community in order to update the 2008 Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada.
Why is this project important?
The Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada have been used:
· As a framework for public health workforce development, collaboration, planning and action.
· To inform public health education and training (e.g., graduate public health programs, certification) and continuing professional development.
· As a human resources tool for recruitment, orientation, position descriptions, performance evaluation and retention.
· As a foundation for discipline-specific competencies.
Invitation to participate – Share your ideas and perspectives!
The National Collaborating Centres for Public Health are committed to seeking input from a broad and diverse range of perspectives that make up the public health community in Canada. This project will engage and collaborate with key public health partners across the country to develop core competencies aligned with current needs and priorities of the public health system.
The CHNC is hosting a virtual engagement session to receive input and feedback on the core competencies. Hear an update on the project and provide input on cross-cutting themes, categories, and more.
Core competencies reflect the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for effective public health practice. Have a say in shaping the 2024 Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada. Your ideas and perspectives are critical.
Register here: November 8, 2023 Session or November 15, 2023 Session . For more information about this project visit: https://nccph.ca/projects/2024-core-competencies-for-public-health-in-canada/
Please share this invitation broadly with your colleagues, public health partners, and wider networks.
If you have any questions, comments, feedback, or ideas about this project, you can contact the project team at corecomp@stfx.ca