Practical solutions that hospitals can implement TODAY

The pandemic has exacerbated long standing challenges facing healthcare. Staff shortages are worsening and workforce planning done in a meaningful and systematic way with government as a partner is a challenge that goes beyond the scope of an individual hospital. But what about areas that are in a hospital employer’s control? This conference will deep dive into practical ways hospitals can attract and retain the best talent.

Topics
  • Fireside chat with labour and management leaders
  • Understand your employer brand strategy
  • Ensure a culturally safe employee experience
  • Better your understanding with the most current pan-Canadian data available
  • Hear CASE STUDIES from Horizon Health Network, IWK Health Centre, London Health Sciences Centre, and St. Joseph’s Hamilton
  • Gain insight into the potential for AI to be part of the solution
  • Make connections to help you access IEHP talent
Speaker Organizations
  • Blu Ivy Group Inc.
  • Both-And Consulting
  • Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions
  • Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
  • Canadian Nurses Association
  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
  • Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
  • Fraser Health Authority
  • Horizon Health Network
  • IWK Health Centre
  • London Health Sciences Center
  • Misericordia Health Centre
  • National Newcomer Navigation Network
  • Ornge
  • St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
  • Vancouver Native Housing Society
Speakers
Learn about the Speakers for the 2023 Recruitment and Retention in Hospitals Canada Virtual Conference
Christine Bonatsos
Director, Human Resources | Misericordia Health Centre
Stacy Parker
Co-Founder & Managing Director | Blu Ivy Group Inc.
Janice Hendrick
Chief Connection Officer | Both-And Consulting
Linda Silas
President | Canadian Federation of Nurses Union
Dr. Deborah Cohen
Director, Pharmaceuticals and Health Workforce Information Services | Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
Tim Guest
CEO | Canadian Nurses Association
Diionne Sinclair
Vice President Clinical Operations & Chief Nursing Executive | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Christine Kouri
Manager Health Equity and Diversity | Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Manager | National Newcomer Navigation Network
Carrie Lamb
Leader, Indigenous Recruitment & Retention | Fraser Health Authority; Member Board of Directors | Vancouver Native Housing Society
Susanne Priest
Director of Nursing Retention Model of Care | Horizon Health Network
Vice President Clinical Care Strategy & Chief Nurse Executive | IWK Health Centre; Provincial HHR Initiative Lead
Director, Children’s Surgical, Emergency & Rehabilitation Services | IWK Health Centre
Vice President, People & Organization Development | IWK Health Centre
Michelle Basacco
Professional Practice Manager, Enhanced Clinical Extern Nursing Program | London Health Sciences Centre
Kellie Crnic
Senior Practise Specialist | Ornge
Carrie Fletcher
Vice President, People Culture & Diversity | St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Saumya Gautam
Director, Organizational Development, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Healthcare Worker Wellness | St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Sean Sergi
Director, HR Services | St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Agenda
View the Agenda and Learn about the Topics for the 2023 Recruitment and Retention in Hospitals Canada Virtual Conference

10:30 am – 10:45 am (EDT)

Welcome and Opening Remarks

10:45 am – 11:30 am (EDT)

Health Workforce in Canada: In Focus

11:30 am – 12:15 pm (EDT)

Repairing the Employer Brand of the Medical Profession

12:15 pm – 1:00 pm (EDT)

Screen Break

1:00 pm – 1:45 pm (EDT)

Culturally Safe Spaces in Healthcare Workplaces: A Key to Recruitment and Retention

1:45 pm – 2:30 pm (EDT)

Being an Employer of Choice for Indigenous Health Workers

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm (EDT)

Screen Break

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm (EDT)

Recruiting and Retaining Internationally Educated Healthcare Workers

3:45 pm (EDT)

Wrap Up of Day 1

10:30 am – 10:45 am (EDT)

Welcome and Opening Remarks

10:45 am – 11:45 am (EDT)

Recruitment and Retention: Two Sides of the Same Coin

11:45 am – 12:30 pm (EDT)

Screen Break

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm (EDT)

CASE STUDY | Health Human Resources Planning in Nova Scotia: Recruiting and Retaining Talent in the Pediatric Emergency Department

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm (EDT)

CASE STUDY | Clinical Nurse Extern Program at London Health Sciences Centre

1:30 pm – 1:45 pm (EDT)

Screen Break

1:45 pm – 2:15 pm (EDT)

CASE STUDY | Retired RN Mentorship Program at Horizon Health Network

2:15 pm – 2:45 pm (EDT)

Recruitment and Retention Strategies at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm (EDT)

Reflections and Facilitated Discussion

3:45 pm (EDT)

Closing Remarks
Virtual Conference Details
What You Will Receive at the 2023 Recruitment and Retention in Hospitals Canada Virtual Conference

Attend this conference from wherever you are and hear our faculty of experts share their expertise and insights on preventing and responding to nurses’ burnout at your healthcare facility. Share your comments, get answers to your questions and have your say in the discussion just as you would at an in-person event.

Attend this live interactive virtual conference and receive:

  • Full access to all presentation materials
  • Participation in sessions in real-time
  • Full access to a recording of the event to view at your convenience
Registration Details
Everything you need to know to Register for the 2023 Recruitment and Retention in Hospitals Canada Virtual Conference

REGISTRATION FEE
Group Rate (2 or more Registrations | $199 + HST each
Individual Rate | $299 + HST each

Your registration fee includes full access to all presentation materials, participation in sessions in real time, and full access to a recording of the event to view at your convenience for three (3) months.

Payment can be made by all major credit cards. Payment can also be made by cheque by emailing info@birchmountgroup.com and requesting an invoice.

Substitutions can be made at any time. If you are unable to attend, a colleague may take your place at the event. Simply contact us so we can be sure your colleague receives full access to the conference materials, a name badge, and a seat reserved at the conference.

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BIRCHMOUNT CONFERENCE GROUP also reserves the right to change the date, location, and content for event(s) offered herein without further notice and assumes no liability for such changes.

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