Please let me introduce myself, my name is Leslie Gamble, I am self motivated, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about my profession. I am proud to identify as a First Nations from the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. I am actively a Registered Psychiatric Nurse; my regulatory body is the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS) since June 2011 after obtaining a baccalaureate of Science in Nursing, (BScN) from the University of Saskatchewan. I presently reside in my home community in Muskeg Lake Cree Nation where I am the Integrated Wellness Nurse since February 2022. 

In my 11+ years as a nurse I have always been adventurous, sought out challenging opportunities and I love meeting new people. I have been honored to have many work experiences in various settings such as Acute psychiatry, Forensic psychiatry, Correctional, Community, Home Care, LTC, Northern Nursing (Nunavut) and other roles, such as Patient and Family Center Care Lead, Mentorship, Preceptorship. Furthermore,  I also have experience in leadership roles as a local Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN local 63) as co president and Council (Member at large) member for the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan, (RPNAS) and continue to serve on council.

I find nothing more fulfilling than returning to my home community as the integrated wellness nurse. Where I can be the change agent that fosters cultural recovery while incorporating western medicine practice. Combining the two worldviews has been humbling. I say, exciting times for my community and me!

I want to thank the Association of Professional Nurses of Saskatchewan  for the opportunity to participate in the nomination process and if elected - I look forward to brining my unique perspective to the Association of Professional Nurses of Saskatchewan.