CAMRT would like to share an exciting volunteer opportunity on behalf of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). The RCPSC is seeking volunteers from across diverse healthcare professions to contribute as volunteers to their important work on Health Workforce Wellness.
About the National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being
In 2024, the RCPSC received a $3.5 million grant from Health Canada to collaborate with partners to develop a National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being to improve health workforce retention for health care professionals. The project builds upon a similar initiative in the US led by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).
The project includes core components of a National Collaborative, Melanie Lewis, MD, FRCPC, MMedED, and Chief Wellness Officer at the University of Alberta, which serves as the Steering Committee; and Working Groups, whose aim will be to propose action plans involving policy and/or program recommendations.
CAMRT was invited to represent MRTs as a member of the Project Steering Committee, and will be adding the MRT voice to various aspects of the project through this representation. In addition, the RCPSC is seeking members for six (6) different working groups that will be critical defining objectives and action plans for specific priority areas.
Volunteer Opportunity
About the Working Groups
Members of the Working Groups will play an essential role collaborating to define objectives and action plans for their priority area. Each Working Group will focus on one of six priority areas from the National Plan for Health Workforce Well-being:
- Create and sustain positive work and learning environments and culture.
- Invest in measurement, assessment, and research.
- Support mental health and reduce stigma.
- Engage effective resources to minimize administrative burden.
- Institutionalize and invest in well-being as a long-term value.
- Recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive health workforce, focused on meeting current and future needs.
Who should apply?
Individuals who have subject matter expertise related to at least one of the Working Group 6 priority areas, and who have strong communication and interpersonal skills should apply.
Composition of the Working Groups aims to include key perspectives of the health workforce (i.e., different specializations and professions) as well as a diverse representation of individuals within the health workforce (including but not limited to different geographic regions of Canada, generational representation, BIPOC individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, individuals with disabilities, and/or Francophone individuals).
Working Group Member – Position Summary
How to apply
Individuals who are interested are encouraged to submit an application form. Applicants should also prepare the following pieces to be copied into the form:
- A short statement of interest of approximately 300 words (e.g., a short summary of your professional experiences, your lived experiences, and what has interested you or motivated you to apply for this initiative), and
- A short summary of your relevant knowledge and experience for the Working Group(s) you are interested in applying for (500 words maximum).
For further details or to ask any questions, please contact [email protected]
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