Toronto Grace Health Centre
Patricia Skol, RN, BScN, MN, GNC (C) has extensive work experience in healthcare management and nursing. Patricia is currently serving as the Vice President Clinical Programs & Chief Nursing Executive at Toronto Grace Health Centre since January 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Chief Nursing Executive, Director Quality, Patient Experience & Professional Practice at the same organization since December 2015. Additionally, Patricia worked as a Patient Care Manager at Toronto Grace Health Centre from 2015 to 2017.
In 2014, they worked as a Patient Care Manager at Sunnybrook, and from 2013 to 2014, they held the same position at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto.
Earlier in their career, Patricia worked at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, Sinai Health System, where they held various roles including Patient Care Manager from 2010 to 2013, Nurse Educator from 2004 to 2010, and Nurse Clinician from 2001 to 2004.
Patricia's nursing career began at Toronto Grace Health Centre in 1999, where they worked as a Registered Nurse until 2004.
Patricia Skol, RN, BScN, MN, GNC (C) earned their Master's degree in Nursing from the University of Toronto. Patricia obtained their Registered Nurse certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario in December 1992. Patricia also holds a certification in Gerontological Nursing (RN-BC), obtained from the Canadian Nurses Association, and is a Registered Nurse with the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO).
Toronto Grace Health Centre
Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) is a 150-bed facility owned and operated by The Salvation Army located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Through understanding and appreciating the complexity of day-to-day life, Toronto Grace provides patient-centered care for individuals with multifaceted chronic diseases who require Complex Continuing Care, Post Acute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Transitional Care Services. Our Complex Continuing Care (CCC) program serves persons with complex and multiple chronic diseases and functional disabilities who require a wide range of therapeutic services and clinical specialties. The CCC program provides medical management, skilled registered nursing care, as well as therapy, recreation and spiritual services. The program offers care of the individual following a restorative and preventative approach. Post Acute Care Rehabilitation (PACR) Program provides quality and integrated care for patients: who are recovering from orthopedic surgery, hip and other fractures; those with medically complex conditions and post-stroke complications affecting motor skills; and those who have suffered stroke and neurological issues. Our dedicated team of skilled inter-professional health team includes Physicians, Rehab Nurses, PT, OT, SLP, Communication Disorders’ Assistant, Recreation Therapist, Social Worker, Chaplain and Clinical Dietitian. A central therapy room is available to support an integrated therapy plan and rehabilitation. Persons accepted into PACR look forward to returning home and/or back into the community. Palliative Care provides comprehensive end-of-life care to support the person and family at their end of life journey. Our holistic approach to care includes a skilled interdisciplinary team to meet the individual’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs. Persons in the community who wish to remain at home for as long as possible can be rapidly admitted to the Palliative Care Unit if needed.