• Report to the Regional Director, Clinical Informatics, and to the Executive Director, Operations as applicable, the Clinical Informatics Manager plays a key leadership role in collaborating with senior leadership, clinical leaders, program managers, physicians and staff across their designated CoC (Community of Care).
• Lead and promote the transformation of complex, health authority-wide clinical systems change and the overall translation of clinical data across the continuum of care.
• Lead strategic liaison between IMIT, acute and/or community sites/specialties, Professional Practice, Decision Support and other key stakeholders within their CoC and VCH and within the designated area of responsibility in relation to Clinical Information Systems.
• This role will also interface with Clinical System Transformation (CST) governance to represent their site(s)/CoC, and lead the Clinical Informatics team at the CoC to chiefly support CERNER after implementation and maintain the system as applicable.
• As a member of a CoC team and in partnership with IMIT, the manager leads and informs major, complex and/or regional initiatives, the integration of computer and communications technologies and clinical change initiatives that result in the automation and/or enhancement of evidence-based practice, access to patient/client information and clinical documentation via Clinical Information Systems (CIS), namely CERNER.
• Work to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, accountability and sustainability of clinical initiatives that assist in the successful transitioning to a fully integrated electronic health record (EHR) throughout VCH programs and services.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a Health Sciences Profession. Master’s Degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Health Administration or Health Informatics.
• Supplemented by a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a health care environment, including extensive experience leading the integration of computer technologies in clinical practice, regional policy and practice development and in establishing integrated clinical/systems environment through clinical change management methodologies, and clinical data architecture across the care continuum.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach, facilitate and lead others, and to foster a respectful and motivating environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of change management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills with a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to clinical data architecture, data integrity, and translation of data across care sectors and services resulting in a fully integrated electronic health record.
• Demonstrated knowledge of new trends in clinical practice and information systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with technical, operational and vendor representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and motivate in a team setting, as well as effectively work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to be change oriented and possess an attitude of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, work with minimal direct supervision, and have the ability to organize and prioritize workload and projects in a self-directed manner.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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