Jane Burns

Background

About Jane Burns

Experienced Health Care Leader and Educator, Expertise within nursing programs and hospital environments. University level teacher,quality and risk management, interprofessional practice and day to day operations of large outpatient clinics, including an inpatient unit. •Clinical faculty McMaster University in undergraduate program, teaching Level 1Rst, 3rd and 4rth year PBL as well as clinical focusing on patient assessment, advanced communicationPBL for oncology and palliative care, palliative and oncology nursing. •Developed and effectively managed 3.5 million dollar program budgets •Developed and implemented process improvement changes ensuring care effectively delivered and met current standards. •Led the development of evidenced informed nursing standards for oncology nursing including the use and integration of ESAS and PPS tools for patient assessment. •In collaboration with Medical Directors, and community clinics, ensured performance metrics met •Developed and sustained strong partnerships with community hospitals and agencies within LHIN 4, McMaster University, Conestoga College and University of the West Indies, St Augustine.