Claire Williams

Claire Williams

Claire Williams is an Acting Associate Dean and Associate Teaching Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). She holds an office in Moncton, NB, and is contactable via claire.williams@unb.ca or 1 506 856 3355. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Nursing (current student at Queen’s University), a Master of Nursing (2013), Bachelor of Nursing (2006), and a Bachelor of Science (Biology, 2001) from UNB and Dalhousie University.

Research and Clinical Expertise

Dr. Williams’ research focuses on abortion care access in New Brunswick and Canada, complementing her clinical expertise in Women and Children’s Health. Her career spans roles in Neonatal Intensive Care, Paediatrics, and clinical leadership (Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Manager). She is dedicated to improving maternal and pediatric healthcare outcomes through both clinical practice and policy advocacy.

Grants and Awards

Recent achievements include the 2023 Graduate Scholarship (Queen’s University) and a teaching excellence nomination (2020-2021).

Leadership and Service

• Acting Associate Dean, BN AP Moncton Site (Jan–June 2024)
• Acting Program Director, BNAP Moncton (Dec 2022–Sept 2023)
• Committee roles: UNB Nursing Leadership Team, Truth and Reconciliation Committee, and NCLEX Working Group
• National roles: Chair of Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing’s Clinical Instructor SIG (2022–2024), Member of National Abortion Federation (2022–present)

Additional Contributions

She chairs the Community Baby-friendly Initiative (BFI) Committee in Zone 1 and actively advocates for evidence-based abortion care access through interdisciplinary collaboration.