John Larmet, CHE, on the importance of good leadership

Through his career, John Larmet has prioritized staff development, mentorship, value-based leadership, and a commitment to improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities. His career began by completing his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1999, then followed in his mother and grandmother’s footsteps working in nursing. His work has spanned acute care, ambulatory care, cancer care, and most recently professional practice and learning. John is a Registered Nurse and has recently completed his doctoral studies in nursing at the University of Calgary. He also holds a CHE designation from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, an EXTRA fellowship in quality improvement with HealthCare Excellence Canada and is recipient of the 2026 Chapter Award for Distinguished Service recipient for the BC Interior Chapter.

Getting involved in his local Canadian College of Health Leaders chapter has supported him through his continuous professional development and lifelong learning. Through reflection on the important of the College, he states that “Healthcare leadership is constantly evolving, and local chapter involvement provides valuable opportunities to stay connected to emerging ideas, leadership practices, and system challenges while learning alongside colleagues from diverse sectors and disciplines.” Through his involvement with the College, he has not only been able to expand his leadership perspective but reflect on his own practices and learn from experienced leaders. His local chapter has played an important role in fostering his leadership excellence, innovation, and shared learning within his healthcare community.

Through his career spanning over 27 years of clinical and leadership experience, his greatest accomplishment lies in creating environments where people feel supported to grow, lead, and succeed. He believes leadership is not simply about achieving operational goals, but about developing future leaders and creating cultures where individuals feel valued, empowered, and inspired to contribute. His interest in healthcare leadership grew from a desire to contribute to systems that directly impact people during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.