Interested in Joining CHNIG?

The Community Health Nurses' Initiatives Group welcomes You!

As a member of this RNAO group you are entitled to:

CHNIG Newsletter
Community nursing input into decision making
Exclusive access to "members only" news section on our web site
Exclusive access to "members only" discussions on our Bulletin Board ~ coming soon.
Representation at RNAO assembly meetings
Forum to influence health policy
Opportunity for educational bursaries and research grants
Membership to the Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC)

Top Seven (7) Reasons to Join CHNIG

Networking:
CHNIG activities at the community-level provide a forum for dialogue and exchange with your colleagues. Meet other nurses in your area of practice at our meetings, join one of our executive workgroups (e.g., professional practice, communications), or meet CHNs at our conference. Networking with colleagues will allow you to develop relationships for mutual gain, share best practices, find knowledge and provide you with opportunities to grow in your existing or desired role.

Professional development opportunities:
CHNIG participates in several initiatives to support your professional development. This ranges from posting information on our website or sending membership e-mails about professional development and research opportunities related to community health nursing to co-hosting the national Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) conference.

Financial support for professional development, education bursaries and scholarships:
CHNIG has education and research bursaries and scholarships for nurses in community health to further their education. Additionally, CHNIG has offered professional development funding to both members and students for the CHNC conference and attendance at the RNAO AGM.

Support development of CHN in Ontario and beyond:
CHNIG has participated in many initiatives to support development of CHN from education development and promotion of the role of CHNs to development of competencies, orientation programs and role descriptions in our practice pages. CHNIG works to enhance the understanding of the diverse roles in community health nursing among CHNs, non-CHNs, other health professionals, policy-makers, nursing students, and the public.

Receive CHNIG communications:
CHNIG produces a newsletter twice a year, communicates with members on a regular basis by email and posts information on our website to alert CHNs of issues impacting their practice. This includes sharing best practices and evidence as well as announcing opportunities for participation in professional development opportunities, research and committees relevant to CHN.

Support appropriate health and social policy:
CHNIG advocates for the development of appropriate health and social policy in Ministry Task Force initiatives and governmental and non-governmental organization initiatives.

Support the practice of CHNs in Ontario and beyond:
CHNIG has identified and responded to relevant issues that affect community health nurses. CHNIG participated in development of the Orientation to Public Health Nursing Manual and the Community Health Nursing Vision 2020 Wait or Shape Study.

Join CHNIG when you sign up or renew with RNAO. Click here to join!