Nursing shift assignment is the process of assigning nurses to patients and shifts. With a lack of role clarity regarding the RPN role and its distinctness from the RN role, shift assignment can be a challenge. Our initiative aimed to develop a novel shift assignment toolkit to aide in decision making.
Natalie Weiser, MA, Unity Health Toronto
Natalie Weiser is a Research Coordinator III at Unity Health Toronto. Natalie has a background as a sociological researcher with experience in qualitative research and methodologies. Natalie currently works with Unity Health’s Interprofessional Practice Based Research team to support nurses and health discipline clinicians as they engage with practice-based research questions and projects.
Co-Authors
Sonya Canzian, MHSc, RN, Executive VP of Clinical Programs and Chief Nursing and Health Professions Officer, Unity Health Toronto
Jane Topolovec-Vranic, Ph.D., Director, Interprofessional Practice-Based Research, Unity Health Toronto
Cecilia Santiago, RN, MN, Nursing Practice Manager, Professional Practice Department, Unity Health Toronto
Daniela Bellicoso, Ph.D., Research Manager, Interprofessional Practice Based Research, Unity Health Toronto
Victoria Buczek, Clinical Leader Manager, Cardiac/Vascular Surgery and Cardiology, St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto
Sarah Dimmock, MHSc, BHSc (OT), Senior Director of Health Disciplines Practice and Education, Unity Health Toronto
Alexandra Harris, MN/MHSc, PhD, Senior Director, Nursing Practice & Education, Unity Health Toronto
Kaitlyn Vingoe, RN, MN, interim Senior Director Nursing Practice & Education, Unity Health Toronto
Aaron Watamaniuk, Patient Care Manager, Outpatient Chemo/Oncology, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Unity Health Toronto