Growing skills is paramount at Unity Health Toronto
Summary
Sonya Canzian, a registered nurse at St. Michael’s Hospital, now part of the Unity Health Toronto network, is dedicated to providing the best possible care. After 20 years as a nurse, she now serves as the Executive Vice President of Clinical Programs, People, and Chief Nursing & Health Professions Officer at Unity Health. Canzian highlights the benefits of being part of Unity Health, particularly its commitment to staff education and development: “It is our duty to be forward-thinking so that our staff are well-prepared to face new challenges and ever-changing environments. All of our full- and part-time employees have access to education funds to support lifelong learning and career development.”
Relevance
The article highlights Unity Health's commitment to anti-oppressive and anti-racist work. The career paths of individuals within Unity Health provide an opportunity for research on diversity and inclusion in leadership roles. Examining whether individuals from marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, have equal opportunities for career advancement within Catholic healthcare organizations could be important.