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Nursing Human Resources: What Do We
Know?
Paul Sajan and Francine Anne Roy
Health human resources (HHR) is recognized by key decision-makers and researchers as a top priority in healthcare. Recently, seven priority information needs for HHR management were identified ...
FEATURED ARTICLE
Nursing Leadership (CJNL), 22(3) 2009: 48-67
Effects of Leadership and Span of Control on
Nurses' Job Satisfaction and Patient
Satisfaction
Amy Sanchez McCutcheon, Diane
Doran, Martin Evans, Linda McGillis Hall and Dorothy Pringle
Abstract:
Background: Hospital restructuring has resulted in nurse
managers' having direct responsibility for a greatly expanded
number of units and staff. However, very little research has
examined the impact of these larger spans of control on nurse and
patient outcomes.
Objective: This study examined the relationships between
leadership style, span of control, nurses' job satisfaction and
patient satisfaction, as well as the moderating effect of span of
control on the relationship between leadership style and the two
outcomes.
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From the HR Resources Database ....
Are you ready to tap older workers'
talents?
Graham Lowe
This is the second of a two-part series on older employees. Part
one, which ran in the Feb. 13 issue of Canadian HR Reporter, looked
at career development for older workers.
Check out this blog:Fistful of Talent
Recent Posts include:
Come On Recruiters - Let's Hold Hands! We Can Be
Friends!
Surprise! You're An HR Manager...Now
What?
Today's Nurse Jobs:
For other positions in Healthcare, go to the Longwoods Healthcare JobSheet.
Healthcare Facilities are invited to post positions for Front Line Nurses on theFind a Nurse web page. Recruiting agencies can post a nursing position free on Find a Nurse if they are also posting a leadership position on the Longwoods Healthcare JobSheet.
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CONFERENCES & EVENTS
December 1, 2009: Toronto, ON. Preventing Fraud and Misconduct. Don't let fraud, misconduct or corruption diminish the credibility of your organization. Hear from Aaron Beam, convicted fraudster and former HealthSouth Chief Financial Officer, and Jim McCarter Auditor General of Ontario. Details.
December 2, 2009: Toronto, ON. Community Engagement: Arriving at Solutions Differently. Some conference highlights include, challenges with implementing a community engagement strategy; conditions and drivers for success; and a "hands on" exercise on how to implement a community engagement plan. Register.
December 3, 2009: Toronto, ON. Skills Mix: Role Redesign Conference. With new demands on healthcare facilities and looking at cost-effective use of resources, utilizing the 'right' mix of health professionals is a challenge. Managers strive for the most effective use of staff to ensure patients get quality nursing care. Register.
February 24-25, 2010: Toronto ON. The Hospitalist Model. As the hospitalist model has become more widely adopted, many of the challenges identified early on are being resolved, while others are reaching a critical stage. This informative two day event will explore common issues and provide practical solutions to real-word issues facing hospital medicine programs. Register before November 20th to save $200. Details.
February 25-26, 2010: Ottawa, ON. Healthy Workplaces in Action: Working Together to Deliver Quality Care. The 2010 QWQHC Summit is an excellent opportunity to increase your understanding of the importance of healthy workplace environments; learn from and be inspired by individuals and organizations taking action; strengthen networks and connect with colleagues to share experiences, practical strategies, and resources. Early bird deadline ends on November 30th. Register now by clicking here.
Février 25-26, 2010: Ottawa, ON. Pour des lieux de travail sains: Agir ensemble pour des soins de qualité. Le Sommet de 2010 de la CQVT-SSQ est une excellente occasion pour mieux comprendre l'importance de milieux de travail sains; apprendre ce que font concrètement les autres pour améliorer la qualité de vie au travail et vous en inspirer; renforcer vos réseaux et établir des contacts avec des collègues pour partager vos expériences, vos stratégies concrètes et vos es ressources. Enrégistrez.
April 22-24, 2010: Toronto ON. Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership presents "How Effective Leaders Solve Complex Problems". Join the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Society of Physician Executives to explore solutions to common challenges. Details.
TRANSITIONS
November 17, 2009
Kevin Smith to Chair of the Ontario Hospital
Association
Robin Tonna leaves as Vice President of eHealth
Ontario
Deanna Allen leaves as Vice President of eHealth
Ontario
Ron Sapsford resigns as Deputy Minister of Health
for Ontario
Malcolm Maxwell to the Board of the Ontario
Hospital Association
Marcia Visser to the Board of the Ontario Hospital
Association
Dick Mannisto to the Board of the Ontario Hospital
Association
Murray Martinto the Board of the Ontario Hospital
Association
Sherri McCullough to the Board of the Ontario
Hospital Association
David Sutherland to the Board of the Ontario
Hospital Association
Leslee Thompson to the Board of the Ontario
Hospital Association
Jennifer Wilson to the Board of the Ontario
Hospital Association
Dr. Gillian Nesbitt, cardiologist, to Rouge Valley
Health System, Ajax/Scarbourough, ON
Dr. Raymond Yan, cardiologist, to Rouge Valley
Health System, Ajax/Scarbourough, ON
Dr. Steven M. Paul to retire from Lilly as
Executive Vice President
Bonnie Adamsonto the board of the Canadian Health
Information Management Association (CHIMA)
Adalsteinn Brownto the board of the Canadian Health
Information Management Association (CHIMA)
André Lalondeto the board of the Canadian Health
Information Management Association (CHIMA)
November 10, 2009
Dr. Denis Richard-Roy to President and CEO of
Sudbury Regional Hospital.
Dr. Alejandro (Alex) Jadad to Chair of the
Canadian Association for People-Centred Health (CAPCH) Academic
Research Collaborative. More
Peter Duffield to Chair, The Royal Victoria
Hospital Foundation, BC
Prince George Regional Hospital renamed The
University Hospital of Northern British Columbia
Lynn Nagle to Canadian Journal of Nursing
Leadership See: (CJNL) Announces New Associate Editor
[Don't forget, we don't make these up. Please send your promotions, appointments, retirements and other transitions to publisher@longwoods.com.]
For a three-year searchable history of leadership transitions and appointments across the country, organized by date, here. Or visit Longwoods Transitions in Healthcare Blog for recent healthcare transitions.
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