Nursing leadership and LEADS framework
LEADS is a leadership framework that focuses on leadership development at various levels of the health care system (Canadian College of Health Leaders, 2010). LEADS stands for Lead self, Engage others, Achieve results, Develop coalitions and Systems transformation (Canadian College of Health Leaders, 2010). As the nurse leader, initially internal change and management must be adopted, the leader must manage self before she can be successful in leading (Canadian College of Health Leaders, 2010). Adaptability and versatility should come easily to the leader, by showing these traits to other staff members it may assist in accepting change (Canadian College of Health Leaders, 2010). If the leader is resistant …show more content…
It is their responsibility to ensure that change and innovation continue in the workplace. It is not without its challenges in a complex health care system. The community of Leader, SK is undergoing significant change in healthcare and its delivery model. With the impending nursing shortage, solutions must be created to ensure that health care services continues to be delivered. Although, the change initiatives discussed may have some barriers and associated costs, they remain strong solutions for the issue at hand. Retention of current nursing staff is paramount in offsetting the shortage. The best way in doing this is by involving, communicating and educating nurses on the issue and allowing them to come up with self-motivated solutions. It creates control over nursing practice and empowerment. Essential factors that assist in improving work environment and a positive work environment will keep nurses in their position longer. The short term costs that may be associated with retraining staff in the community are something that need to be compared to the long term cost of remaining reactive to situations and not utilizing staff to their full potential. The costs of retraining are low in comparison to consistently paying overtime and contract fees. Not to mention overworking staff and bringing in outside nurses causes severe detriment to job satisfaction and morale. There are numerous costs with recruiting new staff; however, it is a reality that a large number of nurses are retiring. CHR needs to take a proactive approach and aggressively begin recruiting new staff. Nursing leaders are innovators and should be heard by all. They can only be successful if they continue to evaluate and realign their leadership abilities to innovative ideas and positivity. The leader is a model of change; both organization and nurses must be receptive to leader so change can thrive. Communication is the base of successful
LEADS is a leadership framework that focuses on leadership development at various levels of the health care system (Canadian College of Health Leaders, 2010). LEADS stands for Lead self, Engage others, Achieve results, Develop coalitions and Systems transformation (Canadian College of Health Leaders, 2010). As the nurse leader, initially internal change and management must be adopted, the leader must manage self before she can be successful in leading (Canadian College of Health Leaders, 2010). Adaptability and versatility should come easily to the leader, by showing these traits to other staff members it may assist in accepting change (Canadian College of Health Leaders, 2010). If the leader is resistant …show more content…
It is their responsibility to ensure that change and innovation continue in the workplace. It is not without its challenges in a complex health care system. The community of Leader, SK is undergoing significant change in healthcare and its delivery model. With the impending nursing shortage, solutions must be created to ensure that health care services continues to be delivered. Although, the change initiatives discussed may have some barriers and associated costs, they remain strong solutions for the issue at hand. Retention of current nursing staff is paramount in offsetting the shortage. The best way in doing this is by involving, communicating and educating nurses on the issue and allowing them to come up with self-motivated solutions. It creates control over nursing practice and empowerment. Essential factors that assist in improving work environment and a positive work environment will keep nurses in their position longer. The short term costs that may be associated with retraining staff in the community are something that need to be compared to the long term cost of remaining reactive to situations and not utilizing staff to their full potential. The costs of retraining are low in comparison to consistently paying overtime and contract fees. Not to mention overworking staff and bringing in outside nurses causes severe detriment to job satisfaction and morale. There are numerous costs with recruiting new staff; however, it is a reality that a large number of nurses are retiring. CHR needs to take a proactive approach and aggressively begin recruiting new staff. Nursing leaders are innovators and should be heard by all. They can only be successful if they continue to evaluate and realign their leadership abilities to innovative ideas and positivity. The leader is a model of change; both organization and nurses must be receptive to leader so change can thrive. Communication is the base of successful