Sherri Buhler
Moose Jaw,Saskatchewan
Summary
Servant leader passionate about team development, continuous quality improvement and inter / intra sectoral collaboration. Philosophical beliefs include an appreciative, participatory approach to leadership and management while leading in alignment with organizational and personal values. Extensive experience working with underserved populations has instilled a strong belief in the importance of addressing health inequity, facilitating cultural safety and the strength of communities, groups, families and individuals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Primary Health Care
Saskatchewan Health Authority
12.2018 - Current
- Provide leadership and direction to the development, execution, monitoring and reporting of operational plans that align with strategic and and directives
- Work closely with organizational leadership and physicians guide operational strategy.
- Work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support development of interdisciplinary Primary Health Care teams
- Portfolio inclusive of Primary Care Clinics, Chronic Disease management, Public Health, Home Care and Therapies for SW Network 3 (Moose Jaw, Central Butte) and a 28 bed Long Term Care facility in Central Butte, SK.
Planning Chief / Deputy Co-Commander for Public Health Incident Command (temp Appointment)
Saskatchewan Health Authority
05.2020 - 11.2021
- As part of a Health Incident Comment Structure and in collaboration with co-commanders, led planning for the public health related / offensive COVID-19 pandemic response across the SHA
- Planned in consultation with Executive Directors, Medical Health Officers, Ministry of Health leaders as well as multiple internal leaders.
Executive Director, Integrated Population Health
Saskatchewan Health Authority / Five Hills Health Region
05.2014 - 12.2018
- Senior oversight and development of an urgent care Primary Health Care (PHC) clinic, 8 additional PHC sites, all Public Health services including health promotion and chronic disease management.
Director of Primary Health Care Teams / Director of Public Health Services
Five Hills Health Region
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Management responsibilities for support and development of PHC teams; supervision of Nurse Practitioners; administration of physician contracts; Public Health planning and supervision
- Functional responsibilities include system transformation via lean management system, fiscal management, strategic planning, proposal development, and human resource management.
Director of Public Health Services
Parkland Regional Health Authority
04.2002 - 05.2011
- Senior management responsibilities for a broad Public Health program which included Primary Health Care (including Nurse Practitioners), Regional Diabetes Programs, Health Promotion, and Public Health Nursing within rural region characterized by underserved population
- Functional responsibilities include continuous quality improvement, fiscal management, program planning and evaluation, proposal development, and human resource management.
- Key successes include leadership to provincial Public Health Managers, Medical Health Officers, and government leaders. Participated in development and evaluation of several strategic provincial initiatives including the Chronic Disease Prevention Initiative, Families First, and Baby's Best Start.
Postpartum Standards Project Coordinator
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
03.2001 - 04.2002
- Special project assignment to research and develop postpartum standards and clinical practice guidelines for Public Health Nursing
- Also included responsibility for several special projects including audit processes, and developing clinical practice guidelines for PHN and Midwives working with perinatal families
Contract Clinical Education Facilitator
University of Manitoba, Faculty of Nursing
01.1998 - 03.2002
- Included facilitation of students’ integration of theory into practice, role modeling, seminar development and implementation, ensuring safe practice of students, ongoing evaluation and grading of academic papers and presentations
- Particular focus on Population Health.
Public Health Nursing Team Leader
City of Winnipeg – Community Services Department / Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)
08.1998 - 03.2001
Public Health Nurse
City of Winnipeg – Community Services Department / Neighbourhood Nursing and Health Services
01.1993 - 08.1998
Education
Certified Health Executive (in progress) -
Canadian College of Health Leaders
Saskatchewan Leadership Development Certification – Executive Stream (Includes Coaching Out of the Box Certification) -
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
QNET Certificate in Management Development (Includes human resource management, strategic planning, project management, emotional intelligence) -
Public Health Agency of Canada – online skills enhancement courses: Basic Epidemiological Concepts; Measurement of Health Status; Epidemiological Method; Communicating Data Effectively -
Baccalaureate Degree -
University of Manitoba - Faculty of Nursing
Winnipeg, MBMaster of Arts - Leadership
Briercrest College And Seminary
Caronport, SK04.2025
Excellence in Health Leadership Certificate - Health Care Administration
Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina
Regina, SK03.2023
Lean Leader Certification through John Black & Associates -
01.2015
Major: Sociology, Minor: Psychology -
University of Manitoba - Faculty of Arts
04.1986
Skills
- Project Management
- Budget Control
- Contract Management
- Project Coordination
- Staff Development
- People Management
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Resource Allocation
- Change Management
- Team Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Leadership Development
- Partnerships and Alliances
Current Memberships
- Active practicing membership in SRNA
- Canadian College of Health Leaders
Publications
Developing Guidelines for Quality Community Health Nursing Clinical Placements for Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Marie A. Dietrich Leurer, Donna Meagher-Stewart, Benita E. Cohen, Patricia M. Seaman, Sherri Buhler, Morag Granger, Heather Pattullo, International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship. Volume 8, Issue 1, Pages –, ISSN (Online) 1548-923X, DOI: 10.2202/1548-923X.2297, September 2011
Volunteer Experience
- 09/01/2013, 09/01/2021, Victory Church Moose Jaw, Children’s Ministry Area Leader / Alpha team host
- Various sport and daycare boards, Held several roles, including chair
References
References available at interview
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Planning Chief / Deputy Co-Commander for Public Health Incident Command (temp Appointment)
Saskatchewan Health Authority
05.2020 - 11.2021
Director, Primary Health Care
Saskatchewan Health Authority
12.2018 - Current
Executive Director, Integrated Population Health
Saskatchewan Health Authority / Five Hills Health Region
05.2014 - 12.2018
Director of Primary Health Care Teams / Director of Public Health Services
Five Hills Health Region
05.2011 - 05.2014
Director of Public Health Services
Parkland Regional Health Authority
04.2002 - 05.2011
Postpartum Standards Project Coordinator
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
03.2001 - 04.2002
Public Health Nursing Team Leader
City of Winnipeg – Community Services Department / Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)
08.1998 - 03.2001
Contract Clinical Education Facilitator
University of Manitoba, Faculty of Nursing
01.1998 - 03.2002
Public Health Nurse
City of Winnipeg – Community Services Department / Neighbourhood Nursing and Health Services
01.1993 - 08.1998
Certified Health Executive (in progress) -
Canadian College of Health Leaders
Saskatchewan Leadership Development Certification – Executive Stream (Includes Coaching Out of the Box Certification) -
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
QNET Certificate in Management Development (Includes human resource management, strategic planning, project management, emotional intelligence) -
Public Health Agency of Canada – online skills enhancement courses: Basic Epidemiological Concepts; Measurement of Health Status; Epidemiological Method; Communicating Data Effectively -
Baccalaureate Degree -
University of Manitoba - Faculty of Nursing
Master of Arts - Leadership
Briercrest College And Seminary
Excellence in Health Leadership Certificate - Health Care Administration
Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina
Lean Leader Certification through John Black & Associates -
Major: Sociology, Minor: Psychology -
University of Manitoba - Faculty of Arts
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