Nurse Informaticist (232507)
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Job Summary
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director Manager or designate the Nurse Informaticist (NI) leads and 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) and/or Electronic Health Information System in collaboration with clinical operational leaders service program staff and physicians.
As an integral regional member of a multi-disciplinary team the Nurse Informaticist works to develop and redesign workflow and processes to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of Island Health. The Nurse Informaticist partners closely with front-line clinicians and local quality structures to assess practice identify barriers and ensure digital tools and workflows are effectively integrated to enable high-quality safe and efficient care across Island Health.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
- Graduation from a recognized nursing program or evidence of an equivalent combination of education training and experience; and
- Current practicing registration as a RN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives; and
- Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License.
- Positions in Advanced Electronic Health Record & Health Information Management and EHR & Practice Optimization require three (3) years recent related experience in a health care environment including experience using related computer technology clinical informatics clinical change management and/or project leadership.
- Positions in Population and Public Health require three (3) years recent related experience in a Population and Public Health environment including experience using related computer technology clinical informatics clinical change management and/or project leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to participate actively within a team structure.
- Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining successful working relationships with customers their families colleagues partners and others.
- Demonstrated ability to support organizational and/or departmental clinical change management policies and procedures and clinical practice process redesign as it pertains to the automation of professional practice.
- Excellent interpersonal presentation verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledgeable regarding new trends in clinical practice and information systems.
- Knowledge and practice in effective problem-solving techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with technical operational and vendor staff.
- Change oriented and possesses an attitude of continuous improvement.
- Self-motivated ability to work independently able to work with minimal direct supervision and has a demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a self-directed manner.
- Ability to coach facilitate and lead others.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems using quality improvement processes.
- Computer literacy with word processing spreadsheets and presentations such as Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel.
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About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
