Jennifer White
RN, BScN

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Thank you for stopping by! This page, my blog and the linked social media accounts were created to explore foundational health theory as it relates to healthcare leadership. Join me in my goal of becoming an effective advocate and change agent within Canada's Health Care System during this exciting era of healthcare reform!

About Me

My name is Jennifer White, and I am a Registered Nurse working in Healthcare Management & Administration in Ontario Canada, with a passion for Geriatric Care and Community Support Services. I grew up between Vancouver Island British Columbia, and here in Ontario where I reside now in a rural community just outside of the Nations Capital. I earned my Bachelor of Science (BScN) from the University of Ottawa, and after a few years working in hospital and community care programs, I have happily dedicated the last 10 years to system level quality improvement.

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Jennifer White

RN, BScN

~Professional Portfolio~

"You treat a disease - you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you'll win, no matter what the outcome"

- PATCH ADAMS

EXPERIENCE

2016-2022

County of Renfrew - Miramichi Lodge

Director of Care

Miramichi Lodge is a 166 bed Municipal Long-term Care Home owned and operated by the County of Renfrew. As Director of Care (DOC), my portfolio included direction of the Nursing, Programming, Restorative/Therapeutic, and Social Work departments, and fiscal accountability for a combined annual budget of just over 10 million. Throughout my 6 years as DOC I had opportunity to lead and/or participate in strategic and operational planning, Accreditation Surveys, RFP's, labor relations, collective bargaining, and contract negotiations, performance-based metrics, and compliance with provincial legislation and reporting requirements. As the organizational lead for Clinical Programs and Services, DEI, Ethics, Privacy Law, Pandemic Response, and Electronic Health Systems (OneID, OTN, PCC), I remained apprised of evolving best practices, trending issues, and worked closely and collaboratively with both front line staff and community partners to ensure evidence informed leadership decisions, and the successful implementation of meaningful and sustainable quality initiatives.

2007-2016

Marianhill Long-Term Care & Community Services

Nurse Manager

Marianhill is a catholic faith-based organization founded by the Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception. Marianhill is home to 139 Long-term Care Residents, as well as Hospice, Respite, and Complex Continuing Care patients, and numerous community programs including Assisted Living, Homemaking, Community Respite (MATCH), and Adult Day Programs. I began my health career at Marianhill in 2007 as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) while I worked towards completion of my BScN Degree. I was continually supported in my professional growth through a variety of roles such as research, program and policy development, staff education, quality improvement, infection prevention and control, and nursing management.

2010-2012

Registered Nurse

Pembroke Regional Hospital

Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) delivers a broad range of acute services in emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, acute mental health orthopedics and obstetrics, a full range of rehabilitation and diagnostic services, is the designated Regional Stroke Centre, and provides community-based, mental Health Services throughout Renfrew County. As a Registered Nurse for the Medical Program and Float Team, and working within the interdisciplinary team, I was able to apply advanced clinical skills in emergency care, cardiac support/telemetry, post-op, wound care, palliative care, venous access, health teaching, and discharge planning.

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Awards

EDUCATION

2022-2024

Master of Health Studies (MHST) - in progress

Master's Degree

Athabasca University's Master of Health Studies (MHST) Degree is designed to equip health leaders to take on the ever-evolving and increasingly complex challenges of rapidly changing health services and reform. With a focus on planning, implementation, evaluation, change management, research/project proposals, and policy development, MHST graduates are prepared to discern emerging trends, anticipate and plan future directions in health services with a solid leadership foundation.

2006-2010

Bachelor's Degree

Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

The University of Ottawa's four (4) year Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Degree prepares it's graduates to offer high quality nursing care and assume leadership roles within the health system. The program provides a solid theoretical foundation to engage individuals or target populations in activities that promote health, prevent illness and injury, and foster optimal recovery from or adaptation to illness or injury.