NURS 484 Understanding Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Develops student understanding of the socio-cultural history and current context that shapes the lives of Indigenous people and their communities' health in Canada. We enter into a 'relational space' through the use of storytelling, self-reflection, and experiential learning methods, and engage a critical social lens that explores power, white privilege, racism and culture. Embedded in this course are the strengths and gifts of… Show more NURS 484 Understanding Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Develops student understanding of the socio-cultural history and current context that shapes the lives of Indigenous people and their communities' health in Canada. We enter into a 'relational space' through the use of storytelling, self-reflection, and experiential learning methods, and engage a critical social lens that explores power, white privilege, racism and culture. Embedded in this course are the strengths and gifts of Indigenous knowledge and teachings.Nurs 350 Health and Healing VII: Promoting Community and Societal HealthExplores knowledge for nursing as a practice of relationship and inquiry, in promoting community and societal health. Emphasis is placed on working with community and society, from perspectives of social justice, health equity and political action, community development and capacity building for community health promotion, and transformative and emancipatory approaches to teaching and learning. INTS 460 / PHSP 591Foundations in International and Global Health and Human DevelopmentFocuses on the history and context of international and global work in health and human development sectors. Students will critically examine various models and frameworks that have traditionally been used in providing international aid. The impact of colonization and globalization on health and human development will be explored including an examination of factors such as economics, politics and technology. Show less

working in an incredibly inspired team building a movement at the grassroots of a large healthcare organization. Leading Island Health as an organization towards improved staff and patient experience, and continuous quality improvement through shifting power and creating space for the human beings that work in the organization.

Direct patient care with a focus on population health, disease prevention, epidemiology, postnatal care.

Responsible for the instruction and evaluation of up to 120 adult student learners in one semester over 4 courses. Work autonomously within a diverse arm’s-length team to develop curriculum, design course plans and deliver content in an engaging and meaningful way. Worked with courses at various stages of development with a focus on content related to professional practice and regulation, ethics and nursing practice.

Providing a nursing and health perspective, expertise and feedback to program plans and communications with clients and stakeholders.

Masters in Sustainable Health SystemsMasters in Public Health

Clinic coordination and direct patient care within a fast-paced primary care health center for high risk, often street-entrenched youth ages 12-24. A majority of client interactions were related to Mental Health and Addiction assessment, testing, treatment and follow-up. Clinical practice was autonomous within a team of physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical counselors, social workers and outreach workers. Planned, facilitated and participated in Partnership Committee meetings… Show more Clinic coordination and direct patient care within a fast-paced primary care health center for high risk, often street-entrenched youth ages 12-24. A majority of client interactions were related to Mental Health and Addiction assessment, testing, treatment and follow-up. Clinical practice was autonomous within a team of physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical counselors, social workers and outreach workers. Planned, facilitated and participated in Partnership Committee meetings with representatives from Ministry of Health, Ministry of Children and Families, Island Health and others. Prepared major grant applications and end-of-year reports, generated stats for partners and funders. Liaised with health authorities and other funders/governmental organizations and partners. Initiated, facilitated and participated in the clinic’s first formal visioning and strategic planning process. Key Achievement: Victoria Youth Clinic Expansion Project Played a central coordination role within the strategic expansion of clinical services of primary health center from initial to secondary site. Included logistical, financial and administrative duties. Change management, stakeholder engagement and working within time and financial restrictions were key elements of this project. Show less

Municipally elected official working as a member of a 9-person council with primary responsibilities focused on quality governance and evidence-informed decision making. • High-level autonomy and extensive accountabilities within an extremely complex social and political setting. • Fiscal responsibilities included formal oversight and direction to staff related to the municipality’s 300 Million dollar combined annual operating and capital budgets.• Participation in several… Show more Municipally elected official working as a member of a 9-person council with primary responsibilities focused on quality governance and evidence-informed decision making. • High-level autonomy and extensive accountabilities within an extremely complex social and political setting. • Fiscal responsibilities included formal oversight and direction to staff related to the municipality’s 300 Million dollar combined annual operating and capital budgets.• Participation in several organizational change processes, and acted as advocate for intentional change management planning. • Frequent and intensive review and application of city-wide policy and procedural practices on a wide range of issues from facilities and resource management, to human resources and taxation practices. • Active participation in annual strategic planning sessions that included all senior city staff, council and other key community stakeholders. • Planning, promotion and delivery of formal stakeholder engagement processes and introduced the city’s first public engagement strategy. Responded to and created opportunities to communicate with the public and stakeholders through formal and informal means of communication including the media with the support of an internal city communications department. • Sought and received intensive leadership capacity-building via mentorship, structured study, in-service and conference attendance Key Achievement Planning, execution, follow up, and evaluation of political campaigns for two candidates in two consecutive municipal elections. Management of media, public relations, community engagement, fundraising and financial accountability were central to these campaigns Show less

Provided services including client support, referrals and advocacy in a diverse multicultural setting with a health promotion and family-centered approach. Provided leadership and was responsible for direct oversight and performance evaluation of 4-5 volunteers, 2 work-study employees, 2 part time staff persons and several students from various schools within the faculty of Human and Social Development. Accountable to the Centre’s diverse advisory committee that included community members… Show more Provided services including client support, referrals and advocacy in a diverse multicultural setting with a health promotion and family-centered approach. Provided leadership and was responsible for direct oversight and performance evaluation of 4-5 volunteers, 2 work-study employees, 2 part time staff persons and several students from various schools within the faculty of Human and Social Development. Accountable to the Centre’s diverse advisory committee that included community members, university faculty members, as well as students and family representatives. Other duties of the position included program and project planning, community outreach and engagement as well as fundraising and quarterly financial reporting.Key Achievement Recipient of the President's Distinguished Service Team Award for creating a model of collaboration at UVic that fosters leadership and community, promotes social responsibility, positive values and sensitivity to diversity and creates invaluable connections between students, staff and faculty Show less

2003-2005 Supervisor Victoria BCSupervised a busy sexual health clinic on a college campus. Primary accountabilities included supervision of up to 7 volunteers, and 2-3 students, supporting physicians safe medical practice, direct patient care, client recruitment and outreach, facilities and inventory management, fundraising and monthly fiscal and statistical reporting to the ISHS senior staff and board. Acted as formal practicum supervisor for students within nursing… Show more 2003-2005 Supervisor Victoria BCSupervised a busy sexual health clinic on a college campus. Primary accountabilities included supervision of up to 7 volunteers, and 2-3 students, supporting physicians safe medical practice, direct patient care, client recruitment and outreach, facilities and inventory management, fundraising and monthly fiscal and statistical reporting to the ISHS senior staff and board. Acted as formal practicum supervisor for students within nursing, child and youth care and social work.Key Achievement Established a strong relationship with campus leadership and administration, and secured a reliable client base through an active recruitment and retention plan. Demonstrated the need for service to the clinic Board of Director establishing an internal stability that helped the clinic withstand financial uncertainty Show less