The renewed partnership agreement serves as an avenue to promote excellence in the health leadership field and provide the staff from Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) with a cost-effective pathway to the Certified Health Executive (CHE) Program. 

NL Health Services has renewed its strategic alliance with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) to increase the leadership capabilities of health care managers in Canada. 

As part of this renewed partnership, CCHL and NL Health Services are pleased to celebrate the inclusion of the NL Health Services Learning LEADerS Program within the CCHL Certificate Partner pathway. This collaboration recognizes the program’s contribution to developing health care leaders and provides Learning LEADerS graduates with an enhanced pathway toward the Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation through advanced standing for CHE Program requirements. 

The CHE designation is the only national certification program for Canadian health leaders. This program offers individual leaders several benefits including support for lifelong learning in health services leadership; assistance with career advancement; peer recognition and serves as an essential career designation. 

Stephan (Steve) Plourde, CHE, Chief Operating Officer at CCHL, said: “The renewal of our strategic alliance with NL Health Services reinforces the strong alignment between our organizations and our collective dedication to developing impactful health leaders.” 

“The recognition of the Learning LEADerS Program as a pathway to the Certified Health Executive designation reflects a partnership built on a shared commitment to leaders at all levels of NL Health Services. By expanding access to nationally recognized opportunities, the program helps advance career development, while also helping to strengthen the quality of care provided to patients and communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador,” noted Collette Smith, CHE, Vice President of Human Resources (interim) at NL Health Services. 

This collaboration will also allow both organizations to better address the constantly evolving needs of health leaders and align themselves with the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework. This framework is a foundation for Canadian health leadership development and defines the knowledge, skills and attitudes a leader must have to positively contribute to the Canadian health care system. 

NL Health Services 
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is responsible for delivering quality health care to approximately 546,000 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. The provincial health authority is supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians who together work to improve the health and well-being of every person, in every community. NL Health Services offers a comprehensive range of health care programs and services through a wide network of facilities, clinics, and community services across five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern-Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western.  

For more information about NL Health Services, visit www.nlhealthservices.ca   

About the College 

The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), a national member-driven non-profit association, is the connected community that develops, supports, and inspires health leaders across Canada. The College strives to provide the leadership development, tools, knowledge and networks that members need to become high impact leaders in Canadian healthcare. 

Through LEADS, the CHE designation, credentialing, training, conferences, mentoring and a nationwide careers network, we support health leaders in every sector and region, from every professional background and at any stage of their career. 

Located in Ottawa, the College collaborates with 20 chapters across the country and engages with its 4,500 members and 80 corporate members to promote lifelong learning and professional development while recognizing leadership excellence. 

For more information about the College, visit: www.cchl-ccls.ca 

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