Comprehensive Training Details

Week 1 Training Days: September 30^th to October 2^nd, 2025 & Week 2 Training Days: October 7^th to October 9^th, 2025

Breakfast 7:30
AM Break : 10:00 to 10:15
Lunch: 12:00 – 13:00
PM Break: 14:45 PM to 15: 00

Travel day: Monday, September 29 ,2025 OR OCTOBER 06, 2025

3:00pm – 8:00pm Check in/ Arrival - Welcoming of Nurses to the Hotel by DPSQA H Nursing Direction Nurse Counsellors

Arrival:

Please note that upon your arrival at the hotel, whether the day before or on Tuesday morning, the first day of the Annual Nursing Training, you will find a booth near the reception or elevators staffed by members of the DPSQA Health Nursing Direction team, who will be there to welcome you and guide you to the training.

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Day 1: Tuesday, September 30th or October 7th, 2025

Pre-Selected Training

8:30 – 9:00am Opening - DPSQA H

Objectives:

Welcome all participating nurses to the Annual Nurses' Training and provide an overview of the week's schedule, key themes, and interactive activities.

Description:

Set the tone for a meaningful learning experience by introducing Voices of the Heart exhibition, an innovative initiative between the MUHC and the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay that honors the lived experiences, resilience, and cultural richness of our client community, through song and story by Jade Mukash.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: All nurses

Pre-Selected Training

9:00 – 10:00am Eeyou Ituuwin in Nursing – Mary-Louise Snowboy, Samantha Coonishish

Objectives:

To deepen the nurses' understanding of the foundations of traditional medicine, while fostering cultural safety and awareness in their approach to care.
To better understand the role of the Nishiiyuu Department.

Description:

Through the presentation Eeyou Ituuwin “Cree Knowledge” in Nursing, there will be an explanation of the medicine pouch, and traditional drumming as well as guided discussions. Participants will learn how to respectfully integrate traditional knowledge into their practice and recognize the importance of culturally responsive and trauma-informed care when working in northern and Indigenous communities.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: All nurses

Self-Selected Training

10:15 – 12:00pm De-Escalation to Restraint: A Hands-On Approach for Managing Dangerous Behaviors – Valerie Potvin

Objectives:

To Respond effectively and safely to aggressive or violent behavior while minimizing the use of restraints through de-escalation strategies
To Identify the types of restraints (mechanical, chemical, environmental) and the criteria for their use
To Apply the organizational protocol for initiating, monitoring, and documenting restraint use
To Demonstrate proper techniques for using mechanical restraints and managing seclusion room safely
To Understand the legal and ethical implications of restraint use, including patients’ rights

Description:

This hands-on training is designed to equip nurses with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to safely and ethically use restraints, including mechanical, chemical, and environmental restraints (such as the use of a seclusion room). Through real-life scenarios, simulations, and practice with restraint equipment, participants will become familiar with local protocols, learn how to de-escalate aggressive behaviors, and apply interventions that prioritize patient dignity, safety, and legal standards.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: AIS/ASI, Current, Emergency, Medicine, On-Call, Chayo

Self-Selected Training

10:15 – 12:00pm Glycemic Trends to Control: Optimizing Insulin Therapy with CGM Data – Julie Douville

Objectives:

Use CGM data to tailor basal and bolus insulin dosing for specific patient profiles, considering factors such as lifestyle, comorbidities, and treatment goals.
Identify and troubleshoot common challenges in insulin therapy, including inadequate dosing and injection technique issues
Develop strategies to adjust basal and bolus insulin doses based on CGM trends and individual patients needs to improve glycemic control.

Description:

Apply problem-solving skills to clinical case scenarios, addressing complex challenges in insulin therapy and making personalized treatment decisions based on CGM glucose trends and patterns.

Pre-Requisites: A training on ENA prior to the training is required

Recommended for: Chayo, Hemodialysis, Uschi, Care team, SAPA-Elders Home

Self-Selected Training

10:15 – 12:00pm Pathways to Positive Change: How to better assist clients struggling with diverse mental health issues – Julia Grunberg

Objectives:

To expand their knowledge of counselling skills to better support clients who present with a diversity of mental health challenges
To learn effective strategies when dealing with challenging clients
To learn how to better manage one's own uncomfortable emotions when dealing with resistant or challenging clients

Description:

Intervening with clients who present with painful mental health issues often feels overwhelming, resulting in experiencing the uncomfortable feeling of "not doing enough". This workshop aims to enhance the clinician's sense of competency and satisfaction, when engaging in the process of supporting clients who struggle with a variety of mental health issues.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: All nurses

Self-Selected Training

10 :15 – 12 :00pm Contraception – Laurence Guindon

Objectives:

To give counselling to patients regarding contraception
To understand how to initiate oral contraceptive (quick-start method versus cycle, which one to choose?) get more comfortable in explaining continuous-cycle and how to manage missing dose
To know how to initiate contraceptive with or after usage of emergency contraception
To Know resources to help guide patient through counseling and nurse through prescribing

Description:

This training session will provide an overview of every contraceptive method, with emphasis on everything surrounding oral contraceptive pill.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: Current, Emergency, Awash, Care Team, Uschi, Chayo

Self-Selected Training

10:15 – 12:00pm Clinical Pearls of Pediatric Assessment – Laurie-Eve Langlois

Objectives:

Adapting pediatric assessment according to the care context
To better distinguish normality and abnormalities finding on the physical assessment
To have a reflex to see beyond the reason for consultation

Description:

This training session is designed to enhance nurses’ skills and confidence in conducting comprehensive pediatric assessments across various clinical contexts. Through practical insights and case-based discussions, participants will refine their ability to adapt their approach based on the child’s age, developmental stage, and the care setting. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing subtle clinical cues, distinguishing between normal and abnormal physical findings, and developing the critical thinking. This training aims to empower nurses with practical "clinical pearls" that can be immediately applied in their day-to-day pediatric practice.

Pre-Requisites: Participants must have basic knowledge and skills with pediatric clients and have an interest in pediatrics care.

Recommended for: All nurses

Optional Activities

12:00pm to 1:00 pm Midday Meet-Up: Lunch Networking by Department –DPSQA-Health Nurse Counsellers

Objectives:

Opportunity for nurses to network within the same speciality in other communities

Description:

The groups will be defined and labelled prior in the dining hall.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this session.

Recommended for: All nurses

Pre-Selected Training

1:00 – 2:45pm or 3:00pm to 4:30 pm Patient Partner Approach –Sandy Marquis, Julie Douville, Mae Lafrance and Mireille Fiset-Maurais

Objectives:

To strengthen nurses' capacity to integrate the patient-partner approach into clinical practice by fostering critical and collaborative reflection on real-life clinical situations, with attention to the cultural, social, and environmental realities of the Cree population.

Description:

The session will support the development of respectful, egalitarian, and culturally safe care partnerships by enhancing interpersonal and communication skills, while identifying key levers and barriers that influence the successful implementation of the patient-partner model.

Pre-Requisites: A training on ENA prior to the training is required

Recommended for: All nurses

Pre-Selected Training

1:00 – 2:45pm or 3:00pm to 4:30pm Your Wellness Journey to Self –Jessica Jackson-Clement

Objectives:

To raise self-awareness, destigmatize mental health, normalize conversation around wellness and educate on psychological health and safety.

Description:

“Your Wellness-Journey to Self” is about your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual self. We will embark on a journey together through hearing story, understanding what western and traditional wellness is and how we can implement wellness tools and knowledge in our everyday lives. Your wellness is what matters the most in your life! CBHSSJB values its employees and wants to ensure we take care of ourselves while working for the people of Eeyou Istchee. This is a time to reflect on ourselves personally and professionally. This workshop is to plant a seed, remind you of your wellness and bring concrete ways to become more mindful in your own emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health. 

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: All nurses

Optional Activities

5:00pm to 7:00 pm Braiding Knowledge through Breath, Language and Movement –Jessica Barudin

Objectives:

A celebration of First Nations women and their communities who are brought together through their love of yoga, healing, and reclamation of ancestral languages and lifeways. Introducing the First Nations Women’s Yoga Initiative (FNWYI) collaborators who share a community wellness strategy that braids cultural and spiritual knowledge systems through a trauma-informed lens.

Description:

This optional evening session consists of an introduction by the film maker Jessica Barudin. Followed by an introduction to the Indigenous Wellness Movie, and Discussion Q&A period. The session will end with an accessible yoga practice by Jessica Barudin. You are encouraged and welcome to bring your own mats.

About Jessica: Jessica is Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw, a member and elected leader of the ‘Namgis First Nation with ties to the Kwagu’ł and Hax̱wa’mis Nations on her mother’s side and Ashkenazi-Jewish on her father’s side. She is a proud mother of two daughters, wife, Sundancer, Indigenous health researcher, educator, yoga teacher, and community wellness practitioner. She has spent over a decade working professionally in Indigenous peoples’ health and education, including roles in community-based research, education, health promotion, Indigenous public health, and trauma healing.

Dr. Jessica Barudin is an Assistant Professor of Indigenous Community Planning in the School of Community and Regional Planning at University of British Columbia. She has a Doctorate in Applied Human Sciences from Concordia University, Master of Applied Science in Physical Therapy from McGill University, and an Undergraduate Degree in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia. She believes in a values-driven, relationship-centered approach to community planning. Jessica is especially interested in supporting community-led processes with Indigenous communities that center on language revitalization strategies and holistic approaches to wellness. As a mother, Kwak’wala language learner, and community wellness practitioner, she is dedicated to upholding traditional teachings and values while learning Kwak’wala alongside her two daughters in their home community of Alert Bay.

More about Jessica: https://www.jessicabarudin.com/

https://www.jessicabarudin.com/blog/braiding-knowledge-film-trailer

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this session.

Recommended for: All nurses

Day 2: Wednesday, October 1st or October 8th, 2025

Self-Selected Training

8 :30 – 4 :30pm EPICC Trauma – Denis Bouchard

Objectives:

Standardized Trauma Care Approach: Equip nurses with a consistent framework for assessing and managing adult trauma patients in the emergency department, emphasizing both initial resuscitation and ongoing care.
Comprehensive Understanding of Trauma Systems: Provide insights into trauma systems, injury prevention, biomechanics, and mechanisms of injury to enhance clinical decision-making.
Focused Learning on Specific Trauma Types: Address various trauma categories, including head and brain, thoracic, abdominal, musculoskeletal injuries, burns, and spinal cord trauma, to deepen clinical expertise.
Special Population Considerations: Highlight the unique aspects of caring for pediatric, geriatric, and obstetrical trauma patients, as well as managing environmental injuries like hyperthermia, hypothermia, and decompression sickness.
Skill Development through Simulation: Utilize high-fidelity simulations and case discussions to enhance practical skills, teamwork, and communication in trauma scenarios, fostering a realistic and interactive learning environment.
https://epicclearning.ca/fr/le-programme/traumatisme/

Description:

This course is designed for nurses working in or aspiring to work in emergency departments, aiming to elevate their proficiency in trauma care through a blend of online modules and in-person sessions. This program is based on the National Emergency Nurses Association (NENA) competency criteria specific to trauma patients. These criteria are available on the NENA website at www.nena.ca. The course focuses on emergency trauma care for adult patients in the emergency department.

Pre-Requisites: Having completed EPICC Foundations or EPICC Pediatric. There is online preparation to be done prior to the training as well.

Recommended for: Emergency, Current, On-call

Self-Selected Training

8:30 – 4:30pm Neonatal Resuscitation Program Training (NRP) – Melanie LePage & Natacha Besancon

Objectives:

To equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effective neonatal resuscitation according to the latest NRP guidelines.
To enhance the ability to assess and respond to newborns in distress through simulation-based, hands-on practice.
To promote teamwork and communication during neonatal emergencies in both low- and high-resource settings.
To ensure participants are confident and competent in airway management, chest compressions, medication administration, and thermal regulation of newborns requiring resuscitation.

Description:

The NRP training equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills to effectively assess and resuscitate newborns in distress. It focuses on applying evidence-based guidelines, enhancing clinical confidence, and promoting teamwork during neonatal emergencies.

Pre-requisites: There is online preparation for this training.

Reading the latest NRP book (latest edition was released in 2021 - 8th edition). If the participants don't have it already, they must buy it)
Complete the online exam and bring certificate to in-person session

Recommended for: Current, Emergency, On-Call

Self-Selected Training

8:30 – 12:00pm Leader Coach – Effectively Supporting Your Teams– OIIQ

Objectives:

Define the leader-coach posture
Integrate basic coaching tools
Understand the four steps of the GROW coaching model
Apply the basic tools and the four steps of the model through a case study or simulation

Description:

This training is designed to support healthcare providers in leadership roles by equipping them with the tools and strategies needed to effectively guide and empower their teams. Participants will learn how to foster the development of their team members' skills and provide meaningful, constructive feedback. The training emphasizes adopting a leadership approach that inspires and motivates, helping team members find purpose in their work. By promoting autonomy, performance, engagement, and a strong sense of belonging, leaders will be better positioned to positively influence their teams. Ultimately, embracing a leader-coach mindset will enhance employee well-being and contribute to the overall quality of care delivered.

Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: AIS/ASI, All nurses

Self-Selected Training

8:30 – 12:00pm ABCs of Cardiac Arrythmias – Katrina Monteclaro and Laura Girard

Objectives:

Understand basic cardiac anatomy and physiology related to arrhythmias.
Specify the characteristics of each element of the electrocardiographic cycle;
Calculate heart rate and follow simple step-by-step approach to reading rhythm strips.
Recognize the electrocardiographic criteria of common cardiac arrhythmias;
Determine priority interventions based on the type of arrhythmia.

Description:

In this session, participants will learn how to recognize basic arrhythmias and interpret cardiac rhythms with greater confidence. This course introduces common arrhythmias covering topics such as cardiac physiology, lead placement, identification of sinus rhythms, mechanisms of common arrhythmias, pacemaker rhythms and life-threatening arrhythmias.

Pre-Requisites: Participants are asked to watch a short video prior to attending the training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb5Kq0GHHQk&ab_channel=OsmosisfromElsevier

Recommended for: All nurses

Self-Selected Training

8:30 – 12:00pm Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI) Elaine Conrad

Objectives:

Understand the definition of CBT and how this model differs from other counselling frameworks
Identify which problems are most conducive to CBT, and those that are less suitable for CBT
Describe how to develop an effective therapeutic relationship
Explain and implement a structured assessment and intervention process
Assist clients to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs
Practice key behavioral and problem-solving interventions
Understand the challenges and limitations of using this model

Description:

Many of the challenges that we experience are based on irrational and unhelpful thought patterns that impact both our feelings and our behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a time-sensitive, structured, and present-oriented form of counselling that focuses on problem solving and teaching individuals how to modify these distorted patterns of thinking. CBT is also one of the most well-known, researched, and practiced forms of therapy available to us. This workshop provides a strong foundational knowledge of the principles and strategies involved in using CBT. Participants will gain an understanding of which populations tend to benefit the most from CBT, and will be equipped with many strategies and tools that can be practically applied in their work.

Elaine Conrad: https://ctrinstitute.com/trainer/elaine-conrad/

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: All nurses

Self-Selected Training

8:30-12:00 pm Obstetric Triage and Simulation of Acute Obstetrics Cases – Michelle Lavoie Cleary

Objectives:

Rapidly assess and prioritize pregnant patients based on the urgency of their condition
Identify appropriate interventions for potential obstetrical complications
Prevent adverse outcomes through timely and effective clinical decision-making
Optimize the use of available resources in obstetrical care
Enhance communication and collaboration within the healthcare team

Description:

Typical things assessed during obstetrical triage are gestational age; maternal vital signs; fetal heart rate pattern; contraction pattern; signs of labor or rupture of membranes; vaginal bleeding or fluid leakage; maternal symptoms.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: Current, Emergency

Self-Selected Training

8:30 – 12:00pm Autism & ADHD: Nursing Evaluation and Management – Brain, Development and Behaviour program (BDB)

Dr. Lester Liao - Developmental pediatrician
Stephanie Sylvain-Roy - Psychologist
Camille Leonard - Neuropsychologist
Melanie Bergthorson - Clinical Coordinator BDB 0-7 clinic
Shannon McShane - Clinical coordinator ASD 13+ clinic

Objectives:

Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Autism in Childhood
Understand the Evaluation Process Leading to an Autism Diagnosis
Determine the Appropriate Timing for Referring a Patient for Evaluation

Description:

This training session aims to provide knowledge about neurodiversity in the pediatric population, more specifically ADHD and ASD, as well as to understand the process of the developmental evaluation leading to the diagnosis. This topic will be presented by the team of the Brain, Development and Behavior clinic at the Montreal Children's Hospital.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: Awash, Uschi, Care Team, Mental Health, Medicine, Homecare

Self-Selected Training

1:00 – 4:30pm Leverage the Role of the ASI Toward the Quality of Care –CIUSSS de l’Estrie

Objectives:

Identify and straighten the role and responsibilities of the ASI in all the communities of the CBHSSJB toward quality of care.

Description:

This training aims to empower and support ASI/AIS in fully embracing and performing their role to its highest potential. By clearly defining and framing this essential leadership position, the training reinforces the ASI’s critical contribution to ensuring the quality and safety of care and services within their teams.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: AIS/ASI, All nurses

Self-Selected Training

1:00 – 4:30pm Toxic Tides: Navigating the Waters of Emergency Clinical Toxicology – Dr. Alexandre Larocque M.D.

Objectives:

Recognize key signs and symptoms of intoxication in emergency and current services settings
Apply a structured approach to unknown overdoses using collateral information, physical examination findings, laboratory results, and electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation
Distinguish between different potential causes through differential diagnosis
Identify appropriate management strategies for common toxicological emergencies
Recognize situations that require consultation with, or referral to, additional toxicology or specialist resources

Description:

This training is designed to strengthen nurses’ knowledge and clinical judgment in emergency toxicology, with a focus on the realities and common presentations seen in Eeyou Istchee. Emphasis will be placed on the assessment and management of intoxications, as well as on decision-making strategies when encountering complex or unclear cases. Through practical examples and case-based learning, nurses will build confidence in responding effectively to toxicological emergencies while knowing when to seek additional expertise.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: Emergency, Current, On-Call

Self-Selected Training

1:00 – 2:45pm Elders Mistreatment – Laurie Bergeron

Objectives:

To learn about the problem of mistreatment.
To explore different approaches to intervene, including reporting and safety measures that can support the frontline workers in their daily work.

Description:

During this training, you will be invited to open the discussion on mistreatment through an escape game where you will discover a complex narrative of mistreatment within a family setting that reveals a pattern of neglect, denial of rights and psychological and physical mistreatment. This training is recommended for the nurses who did not have the opportunity to attend it during the last Annual Training and/or the community tour.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: All nurses

Self-Selected Training

1:00 – 2:45pm Reconsidering Nonadherence as Patient Decision-making – Billie Hilborn

Objectives:

Have a clearer understanding of how patient-centered nephrology nursing care can help support patients as they manage their treatment regimen burden.
Reconsider patient non-adherence as decision-making may prevent tension in the patient-nurse therapeutic relationship.

Description:

This session will be a discreet open discussion format with approximately 10 to 15 hemodialysis (HD), liaison, and pre-HD nurses. Introductory information will be provided and discussion will follow based on different scenarios experienced by participants that commonly occur in the dialysis units and pre-dialysis clinics. This will include exploration of nurses’ feelings and perspectives, such as how they feel when a patient goes against their prescribed regimen, what their thoughts are about why patients do not follow professional advice, how nurses respond and why, and what options are available for support and management.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: Chayo, Hemodialysis, Uschi, Care Team

Self-Selected Training

1:00 – 2:45pm What we Know (and Don't Know) About Suicidal Distress in Children Under 13 – Marie-Claude Geoffrey, PhD

Objective:

To share current knowledge and raise awareness about suicidal distress in children aged 13 and under.

Description:

There is growing concern about suicidal distress experienced by children aged 13 and under, but to date, scientific knowledge remains very limited. This presentation aims to share the current state of knowledge on suicidal distress in young children, including the onset and course of suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury, national statistics on suicide mortality, and known risk and protective factors.

We will also present current guidelines for assessing, recognizing, and responding to suicidal ideation in children, and highlight key questions that remain unanswered but are important for guiding prevention efforts.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: Current, Emergency, Uschi, Awash, Medicine, On-Call, Care Team

Self-Selected Training

3:00 – 4:30pm Pressure Injuries: How to Prevent, Manage, and Improve Quality of Life - Guillaume Roussin and Karine Lamothe

Recognize what the pressure injuries stages are
Increase awareness toward the clinical tools available to prevent and manage pressure injuries
Understand the importance of a multidisciplinary team in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries
Create appropriate treatment plan according to type of pressure injuries

Description:

Join us for an enlightening wound care training session on pressure injuries, where you'll uncover prevention and management strategies crafted by an interdisciplinary team from CBHSSJB . This team includes nutritionists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and nurses, all working together to provide comprehensive and holistic care for the Cree population living with pressure injuries.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: Homecare, Hemodialysis, Medicine

Self-Selected Training

3:00 – 4:30pm – Screening for Fertility - Preconception, Infertility (1st step), Fertility options (2nd step) – Jessika Faucher

Objectives:

Provide preconception counseling, including advice on lifestyle habits and medications that are safe or should be avoided at the start of pregnancy.
Understand how life habits (nutrition, sleep, substance use, etc.) impact fertility and early pregnancy.
Determine the appropriate timing for referrals—within 6 months, 1 year, or sooner—based on patient age, symptoms, or abnormal findings.
Recognize the common steps involved in infertility investigations, enabling them to answer patients' questions and explain the potential next steps.

Description:

This training will guide nurses through the foundational steps of supporting patients who are planning a pregnancy, experiencing delays in conception, or beginning to explore their fertility options. Participants will gain practical tools to screen for lifestyle and medical factors that impact fertility, offer preconception counseling, and recognize when further investigation or referral is needed. The session will also provide a basic overview of infertility investigations, equipping nurses to better inform and support patients during this emotionally sensitive journey.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: Chayo, Uschi, Awash, Care Team

Self-Selected Training

3:00 – 4:30pm Intimate Partner Violence – Gabrielle Arthurs & Robin’s Nest team

Objectives:

Enhance Recognition Skills: Equip participants with the ability to identify various forms of intimate partner violence, including psychological, physical, financial, and sexual abuse, by understanding their manifestations and impacts on victims.
Develop Effective Intervention Strategies: Provide tools and approaches for professionals to support victims effectively, focusing on safety planning, empowerment, and culturally sensitive practices.
Understand the Dynamics of IPV: Deepen knowledge of the patterns and escalation of IPV, including tactics used by abusers such as coercive control and psychological manipulation, to better comprehend victims' experiences and challenges.
Promote Collaborative Support Networks: Encourage the development of multidisciplinary approaches by fostering collaboration among health, social services, and legal professionals to provide comprehensive support to victims.
Strengthen Communication Skills: Enhance the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with victims, ensuring a supportive environment that validates their experiences and promotes trust.

Description:

The training aims to equip healthcare and social service professionals with the tools to recognize, respond to, and support individuals experiencing intimate partner violence. It emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approaches and fosters collaboration to ensure safe, empowering interventions.

Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: All nurses

Optional Activities

6:00pm to12:00 am Supper CECI FIQ

Objectives:

The evening dinner sponsored by the FIQ and CECI aims to foster connection, recognize the nurses’ dedication, and provide a relaxed space for team bonding and community-building beyond the formal training sessions.
The evening will start with presentations from the FIQ and CECI during cocktail hour and turn into dinner and dance.

Description:

Nurses are encouraged to dress in business casual or semi-formal attire for this elegant evening featuring a professional DJ, Photobooth, and a delicious three-course meal.

✨ Dress to impress and don’t forget your dancing shoes!
🍸 Two drink coupons will be provided. A bar (cash & card) will also be available. Non-alcoholic options will also be provided.
🚫 Please note: Outside food or beverages are not permitted.

Pre-Requisites: Participants of the Annual Nurses Training

Recommended for: All nurses

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Day 3: Thursday, October 2nd or October 9th, 2025

Pre-Selected Training

8:30-12:00 pm Clinical Booths Circuit – Skill-Building in Action

Objective:

To reinforce best practices
To enhance confidence
To promote peer learning in a practical and engaging format.

Description:

The Clinical Booths Session offers nurses hands-on, 30-minute rotations through skill-focused stations covering key clinical topics internal to the organization.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: All nurses

Pre-Selected Training

13:00 – 2:45pm - Discussion with Upper Management followed by Honoring our nursing presence – Group Photo Initiative & Raffle

Objectives:

To facilitate an open and constructive dialogue between nursing staff and upper management, including Chairperson Jeannie Pelletier, Assistant Executive Director Christina Biron, Interim Proximity Director Nancy Shecapio Blacksmith, and Interim Nursing Director Sophie Leclercq.

Description:

This discussion will focus on key themes identified from the "Have Your Say" survey and feedback from individual training sessions, aiming to address staff concerns, explore collaborative solutions, and strengthen organizational transparency and communication.

The session seeks to foster mutual understanding and a shared commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery within the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay.

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: All nurses

Pre-Selected Training

3:00-4:30pm - INSPIRE! It’s your choice – Martin Lespérance

Objective:

To inspire and empower participants to FUEL their engagement, motivation, and leadership skills through the dynamic and passionate insights of Martin Lespérance, fostering a proactive approach to personal and professional growth.

Description:

https://martin-lesperance.dubb.com/v/IHR4o1

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this training.

Recommended for: All nurses