Clinical Informatics Specialist - Nursing

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

1d • CA$49 - CA$63

About The Position

Within the context of a client-centred framework and continuum-based care model, and in accordance with the standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics for a Registered Nurse, the Clinical Informatics Specialist promotes the integration of computer and communications technologies and clinical change initiatives. This role automates and/or enhances evidence-based clinical practices, access to patient/client information, and clinical documentation via the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The specialist collaborates with clinical leaders, service and program managers and directors, physicians, and staff. As an integral regional and/or Community of Care (CoC) based member of a multi-disciplinary Clinical Informatics team, the Clinical Informatics Specialist works to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, accountability, and sustainability of clinical initiatives that assist in the successful transitioning to a fully integrated EHR throughout VCH programs and services.

Requirements

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a health care environment, including extensive experience using related computer technology, clinical change management, and project leadership.
• Experience designing, implementing and supporting clinical systems.
• Maintains clinical competency, practice standards of care, and knowledge; and supports the integration of evidence-based practice in the delivery of quality care/services.
• Demonstrated experience in policy and procedure development and/or clinical documentation standards, business process analysis and reengineering techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding new trends in clinical practice and information systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices, methodologies and principles.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice in effective problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with technical, operational and vendor staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Demonstrates change management orientation in their work and possesses an attitude of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates strong research and evaluation skills.
• Advanced computer skills with current multiple applications relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the integration of computer and communications technologies and clinical change initiatives that automate and/or enhance evidence-based clinical practices, access to patient/client information and clinical documentation via the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in collaboration with clinical leaders, service and program managers and directors, physicians and staff.
• Works to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, accountability and sustainability of clinical initiatives that assist in the successful transitioning to a fully integrated EHR throughout VCH programs and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed