Sunnybrook Leadership Institute 2016 - 2019 Catalogue

DEVELOPING NURSE LEADERS PROGRAM (DNLP)
The Developing Nurse Leaders Program is a commitment by Sunnybrook to prepare nurses to competently and confidently
assume the responsibilities of this entry-level Nurse Leader role. Through a partnership with Nursing Education and
Organizational Development & Leadership, our emergent nurse leaders have the opportunity to explore the leadership and
operational responsibilities of this role.
Duration: 7 days over 4 consecutive weeks
Classroom Hours: 49
Program Summary
Learning activities include classroom sessions, simulation, job
shadowing, manager coaching, and a learning development plan.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore the knowledge and skill
needed to:
• Communicate effectively by adjusting to the different personalities
and needs of individuals and team
• Respond proactively to conflict and problem situations by self-managing
personal style and by facilitating individual and team discussions
to achieve resolution
• Address responsibilities related to the Occupational Health & Safety
Act; proactively manage safety situations
• Explore how Human Resources policies and collective agreements
apply to leading a team
• Develop, refine and apply classroom learning to realistic clinical
situations in a safe learning environment
Available:
3 times per academic year
For:
Registered Nurses (RNs) in roles such
as Team Leader, Clinical Care Leader,
Patient Care Coordinator or Charge
Nurse
Recognition:
• Developing Nurse Leaders Program
Certificate;
• Name added to Sunnybrook
Leadership Institute Plaque;
• Invitation to Sunnybrook
Leadership Institute Graduation
Ceremony.
Registration:
Participation in this program is by
invitation. If you are interested in this
program, speak to your manager.
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