Manager, Clinical Informatics - BC Cancer

• Manage the clinical informatics team and related services by providing clinical informatics strategic expertise towards developing a vision and a roadmap for clinical informatics services and projects.
• Provide clinical informatics leadership to ensure information and communication technology design and future state workflows enable transformation and innovation in clinical practice, education, administration, and research across the continuum of care and across specified programs and/or specialties within PHSA. Facilitate the integration of technologies into clinical practice to enhance efficiency, safety and care quality.
• Lead, collaboratively with the program/specialty and unit leadership, the efforts of clinical change management, development and roll out of effective learning strategies to prepare the sites for implementations and provides expert input towards clinical system design, build and maintenance decisions and implementations.
• Apply and provide informatics expertise to the development and operationalization of a framework to manage, govern, and sustain clinical content. Recommend prioritization for requests that require resourcing. Develop and promote flexible and sustainable education and training strategies to gain commitment to implemented processes.
• Provide the strategic advice, facilitation and planning related to the clinical transformation and quality improvement efforts that leverage technologies and EHRs.
• Manage the clinical requirement elicitation, translation and prioritization work that guides the selection, design, implementation, maintenance, evaluation and improvement of EHRs.
• Enhance clinical adoption by leading the post-implementation assessment process. Review design and usage of information systems with a view to maximize the benefits and to increase patient safety. Evaluate and monitor success to ensure effective implementation of current and future quality initiatives and system improvements. Participate in the development of future state clinical content, workflows, and all necessary linkages to recommend appropriate clinical decision support interventions and future state workflows.
• Provide full scope project management leadership for projects under the assigned Clinical Informatics portfolio including developing detailed project charters and plans; facilitating consensus with stakeholders; coordinating and executing project plans; tracking and reporting on progress and major issues; making recommendations for changes to project scope; and ensuring project deliverables and timelines are met. Act as a resource to project teams and other staff.

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a Health Sciences Profession supplemented with seven (7) to ten (10) years’ experience in leading major clinical or quality improvement initiatives in a large, complex health care environment. Previous experience leading or supervising teams in the design and implementation of clinical systems is preferred. Current practicing registration with the applicable provincial college or association.

• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical process, workflows, clinical services delivery and patient/client satisfaction determinants, and of the applicable standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Strong understanding of clinical information and data and how these are managed and operationalized within the clinical information system to create knowledge. Possesses a solid awareness of new trends in clinical practice and information systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in implementing evidence-based practice in a clinical setting and ability to introduce clinical and policy change to designated program area(s).
• Proven ability to apply systems and critical thinking in a complex multi-disciplinary environment involving provider, nursing, and clinician communities.
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute plans and ensure timelines are met while working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Exercises initiative, self-direction and problem solving abilities to identity gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Uses effective facilitation, communication and negotiation abilities to achieve consensus, resolve conflict, achieve desired outcomes and address potential barriers to success.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, and organizes and direct work efforts to meet deadlines and realization project completion.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and use current computer applications (MS Office, etc.) and computerized healthcare applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

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