This pilot study assesses the feasibility, accessibility and impact of implementing a Clinical Coaching and Mentorship program aimed at improving the well-being and retention of nurses at all career stages in an acute cardiovascular care centre.
Sarah McDermid-Flabbi, BScN, MN, University Health Network(UHN)-Peter Munk Cardiac Centre
Sarah McDermid-Flabbi is a Master’s-prepared Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in Education and Health Policy from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). She has extensive experience developing and implementing adult education programs in both healthcare and academic settings. She has served as a Registered Nurse, Patient Safety Specialist, Advanced Practice Nurse Educator (APNE) in the Emergency Department at the University Health Network and Sessional Professor at George Brown College. She is currently the Nurse Lead of a pilot study, implementing a nursing coaching and mentorship program, to assess the impact on nursing wellbeing and retention in an acute cardiovascular care setting.
Co-Author
Ahlexxi Jelen, MHSc, Manager, Strategy & Special Projects, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
Leanna Graham, PT, BScPT, MHSc, Senior Director, Professional, Practice & Policy, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Adjunct Lecturer Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Sheryl Alexandre, RN, MScN, Clinical Director, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre & Critical Care, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
Helen Kelly, RN, MScN, Clinical Research Manager, Collaborative Academic Practice, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
Barry Rubin, BSc MD CM PhD DFSVS FACS FRCSC, Program Medical Director, Division of Vascular Surgery, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
Pam Hubley, RN, MSc, FCAN, VP Health Disciplines & Chief Nursing Executive, University Health Network, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, Toronto, Canada