Amy Gosselin
Welcome to the Health Administration & Leadership program at Confederation College! You have chosen a wonderful career and as a professor in the HAL program, I am very excited to help you along this journey towards achieving your academic goals. I look forward to meeting you and helping to facilitate your goal of become a very important member of the health care team. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
How/Why I Become a Teacher:
As my nursing career has always been focused around health education and public health with a steady increase in leadership opportunities throughout the years. Teaching at Confederation College has given me the opportunity to pass along my knowledge and enthusiasm for health care and leadership!
What I Like Most About Teaching:
In my mind, the best part of teaching is helping students achieve their goals, gain confidence and strive to be the best leader they can be!
My Educational Background & Qualifications:
Through Lakehead University, I have obtained a Masters of Public Health with a Nursing Specialization, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, along with a Honours in Kinesiology, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
My Relevant Experience in the Field:
I have over 18 years of healthcare/Nursing experience in Public Health Nurse (TBDHU) and Nurse Case Manager roles (COVID Pandemic, Boral Health Services, CCAC). My leadership experience includes being the Professional Practice Lead at TBDHU as well as a Professor/Coordinator of the PSW Program at Confederation College, prior to joining the HAL team.
This work experience has provided me with great community partnerships, leadership experience and a background in client-centered care, which to me, should be at the forefront of health care.
With leadership as my main area of interest, I also represented the Northern Ontario Region 11 & 12 on the Nursing Leadership Network of Ontario (NLN.ON) Board of Directors and was a member of the Victorian Order of Nurses BOD for the Thunder Bay Chapter.
My Hobbies & Other Interests:
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling, running, biking and baking.
My insight, or words of advice regarding this program:
The HAL program provides you with a well rounded overview of the Canadian Healthcare system and the various aspects required to be a successful leader in an ever-changing healthcare landscape. The faculty her at Confederation College will work alongside you to ensure you gain the skills and confidence to have a successful career.
My insight, or words of advice regarding career opportunities in this field of study:
There are many great career options from the HAL program. Some recent Examples of jobs obtained by HAL Graduates includes: clinic and Health Administrator, Coordinators and Facilitators in community based health organizations, Community Support Worker, Program Assistant, Quality Assurance, Research Assistant and teaching in health programs. Some students have obtained jobs in their healthcare field, in areas such as: Personal Support Worker, Dental Assistant, Nursing, Pharmacy and Laboratory Technician.