Julia Thomas

I'm a nurse-clinician with 18+ years of combined experience in mental health & wellness programming, neonatology (neonatal intensive care), nursing research, health communication and nursing education. Gained invaluable insights in engagements as nursing consultant and member of the executive team at the McGill University Heath Centre’s (MUHC) Patient Education Office. Strong organisational and leadership skills with expertise in the areas of health education, nursing research & project management. Proven track record in working within interprofessional teams.

KEY CLINICAL COMPETENCIES

• Registered Nurse, licensed in both Ontario and Quebec, specialised in intensive care nursing with

experience in: individualized patient/family assessments, nursing care plans and therapeutic interventions

• RN therapist with training and experience in: therapeutic communication, neuro-linguistic programming, motivational interviewing, McGill Model of Nursing (strength-based approach), recovery-centered care, harm reduction approach, mindfulness therapy, trauma-informed care, mental health first aid, applied suicide intervention skills, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy

• Specialized training and experience in: perinatal loss & bereavement as well as veteran woman transition support.

NON-CLINICAL COMPETENCIES

• Excellent skills in psycho-education, wellness programming and health education for individuals and groups.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise and effectively establish credibility while working with different clinical teams, departments, partners and stakeholders.

• Managing studies, projects and programs to perform smoothly and efficiently in complex, sensitive and challenging environments.

• Proven leader able to strategically coordinate complex programs and projects with large teams, expertly balance resources and prioritize multiple responsibilities.

• Language skills: Fluent in English & French

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2021 to present -Executive Director, Pepper Pod Retreat Centre for veterans

2018 to 2021 -Education Policy Nurse, Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing

2009 to 2018 -Associate Director/Patient Education Consultant, Patient Education Office

2007 to 2009 -Nurse-Clinician, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Jewish General Hospital

2003-2007 -Montreal Project Manager/Development Grant Coordinator- Newcomer Reproductive Health, School of Nursing, McGill University

2022 Trauma Informed Practice Training, Imagine Institute & Trauma Informed Practice Institute

2022 Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Commission of Canada

2014 Project Management (course), McGill Executive Institute

2007 Masters of Applied Science in Nursing, (Direct-Entry Program), McGill University

2002 Bachelor of Arts Degree (Psychology/French Literature/Political Science), McGill University

1998 International Baccalaureate Diploma, Swansea College, Swansea, UK