Supporting the Development of Informatics Competencies Among Senior Nurse Leaders in Canada

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Nursing Leadership
• Competency Development

Background:

• The increasing digitization of healthcare necessitates advanced informatics skills among senior nurse leaders.
• A gap exists in clearly defined informatics competencies tailored to the Canadian nursing leadership context.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present initiatives supporting the development of informatics competencies for senior nurse leaders in Canada.
• To identify and validate core informatics competencies relevant to the Canadian healthcare environment.

Main Methods:

• Conducted a comprehensive literature review to identify existing informatics competencies.
• Utilized a Delphi study methodology to achieve consensus on essential competencies among Canadian experts.

Main Results:

• Identified a core set of informatics competencies crucial for senior nurse leaders in Canada.
• Established consensus on the relevance and applicability of these competencies within the Canadian context.

Conclusions:

• The defined informatics competencies provide a foundation for targeted educational and professional development programs.
• Future plans focus on translating these competencies into practical application for senior nurse leaders, enhancing healthcare delivery.