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Nurse practitioner affecting systems change in the context of a LEADS leadership framework: Experience from the field
Tessa Diaczun1, Minna K Miller2
1Clinical Planning Lead, Slocan Site Redevelopment Project, Provincial Health Services Authority; Nurse Practitioner, NP Child and Youth Primary Care Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Specialty Medicine, BC Children's Hospital; Adjunct Professor, University of British Columbia School of Nursing, Vancouver, Canada.
Aim:
This paper highlights a new role of Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner as the clinical planning lead in the development of a unique model of care and service delivery for children living with health complexity, in the context of a LEADS leadership framework and related capabilities.
Background:
The LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework is an effective tool for leadership development and systems change. An experienced Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner hired into a leadership role contributes to system change for a complex population across a large geographic area.
Sources Of Evidence:
World Health Organization, Canadian Nurses Association and other websites, academic databases (PubMed and CINAHL) and relevant books were explored, and the expertise and knowledge of the authors and the redevelopment project team were utilized.
Discussion:
The Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner (first author) shares and reflects on her own lived experience as a leader in the planning for programmes and services at the new centre utilizing the five LEADS domains and related capabilities.
Conclusion:
The utilization of the LEADS in a Caring Environment Capabilities Framework showcases the strengths and skills of an Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner shifting from direct clinical care to successfully leading system-level change. By incorporating the LEADS framework into practice, in any setting or role, Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioners can both evaluate and develop their leadership skills while positively effecting system transformation.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
The LEADS framework fosters ongoing professional development and can be used to measure the added value of Advanced Practice Nurses within an organization.
Implications For Nursing Policy:
Advanced Practice Nurses improve outcomes within the health care system. Leaders must consider this evidence in health workforce planning, ensuring that Advanced Practice Nursing roles become fully integrated and are supported in the context of national and regional health systems.
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