To influence health and social policy.
About CHNIG
The Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group (CHNIG), was formed as an interest group under the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO). CHNIG’s mission is to act as the voice of all Community Health Nurses (CHNs) who influence the health care system; as well as, advocate for the health and social policy in areas that affect the work of CHNs and the public we serve.
To build capacity and leadership in Community Health Nurses.
To strengthen the profile of CHNs and articulate the significance of their practice.
To promote, engage and maximize membership of CHNIG.
To maximize nursing student involvement in community health nursing and CHNIG
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Community health nurses vary in their roles, clients and program emphasis but we have common beliefs, values, traditions, skills, and above all, a unique focus promoting and protecting community health. This bond ties us together and gives us strength in numbers.
~ CHNIG Executive
Stay Connected with our eBlasts
To receive the CHNIG eBlasts in your inbox, please update your email address associated with your RNAO and CHNIG memberships by visiting RNAO’s website, or by calling (416) 599-1925 / toll free: 1-800-268-7199.
Become a Member
The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional association representing registered nurses in Ontario. It is the strong, credible voice leading the nursing profession to influence and promote healthy public policy.
The Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group Welcomes You!
When you join RNAO you join forces with over 41, 000 registered nurses and nursing students in Ontario who support RNAO’s ongoing political activity.
As a member of this RNAO group, you are entitled to:
- Receiving CHNIG eBlasts
- Input in decisions relating to Community Nursing in Ontario
- Exclusive access to CHN news
- Representation at RNAO assembly meetings
- Forum to influence health policy
- Opportunity for educational bursaries and research grants
- Exclusive CHNIG and RNAO member discounts on networking and education opportunities
$45*
*$10 for nursing undergraduate student members, $25 for new graduates.
CHNIG is registered with Revenue Canada. Our $45 fee includes HST.
Our HST Registration Number is 827763707RT0001.
The Top 5 Reasons to Join CHNIG
Knowledge Exchange
In the form of Professional development, including Health Promotion Seminars Series webinars.
Network
With other Community Health Nurses.
Bursaries & Awards
Including scholarships/grants to recognize your contributions and to aid your education or research. Bursaries are also available to support your attendance at the National Community Health Nursing Conference and the RNAO/CHNIG AGMs.
Advocate
For issues you believe are important to community health nursing.
Influence
Best practice development in particular changes related to Primary Care, Public Health, Home Health and Education.
Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC)
You may also be interested in joining the Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC).
