IMIT Lead - One Person One Record 189560
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Job Description
Req ID: 189560
Location: ProvincialZoneWestway 1
Department: OPOR STRAT TRANSITION TEAM
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT longassignment100 x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 18Apr25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and communitybased programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of highquality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The worklife balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
Please Note: This is a Reposting those who have already applied are not required to reapply.
About the Opportunity
The IM/IT Lead is responsible for ensuring the resilience and recoverability of the OPOR system across all NSH and IWK facilities. This senior professional is tasked with developing comprehensive downtime procedures and crafting robust disaster recovery plans that align with the organizations operational needs and regulatory requirements. The Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR) IM/IT Lead works closely with clinical technical and operational stakeholders to identify critical processes assess risks and design strategies to maintain continuity of care in the event of OPOR system disruptions. This role requires a deep understanding of healthcare operations EMR/CIS systems and IT infrastructure coupled with expertise in business continuity and disaster recovery methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of implementing successful BCP/DR programs in complex healthcare environments. They must be adept at balancing technical requirements with clinical needs ensuring that continuity plans are both effective and practical for endusers. The BCP/DR Lead plays a crucial role in safeguarding patient care and organizational operations throughout the OPOR implementation and beyond.
The BCP/DR IM/IT Lead independently addresses issues and designs decisions of moderate complexity with little or no supervision and delivers clear communication and documentation of complex concepts and issues related to clinical and nonclinical applications across the organization. This includes leading the analysis resolution of issue communication of resolution to affected users. The Lead Application Analyst also leads testing activities and finally leads training activities including creation of educational documentation and support to end users.
The IM/IT Team Lead reports to an IM/IT Manger and oversees a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design development testing implementation and maintenance of initiatives and programs throughout the province as the organization moves towards the rationalization of disparate systems and the OPOR strategy. The IM/IT Manager will be committed to a high standard of performance and will provide support across the organization to leverage IT applications in support of NSHs and its clients strategic mission vision and goals. The IM/IT Manager performs a variety of tasks including but not limited to coordination of resources and stakeholders; managing timelines and milestones; documenting outcomes; and monitoring summarizing and communicating the progress of activities to the appropriate leadership team members. Additionally this management position ensures that all activities within their responsible area are supported by the NSH IM/IT business plan established policies/procedures and in line with service level agreements between NSH IWK and the department of health.
Responsibilities
- Develop and standardize comprehensive Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans for the OPOR system across the Nova Scotia province.
- Lead standardization sessions with multiple OPOR stakeholders to determine workflows practices and policies across the Nova Scotia Health (NSH) and IWK Health.
- Design and document detailed downtime procedures for various scenarios ensuring minimal disruption to patient care.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to system availability.
- Design and implement testing strategies to validate the effectiveness of BCP/DR plans.
- Coordinate with technical teams to confirm that appropriate infrastructure and systems are in place to support continuity and recovery objectives.
- Develop training programs to educate staff on BCP/DR procedures and their roles during downtime events.
- Regularly review and update BCP/DR plans to reflect changes in technology processes or organizational structure.
- Conduct annual test of BCP / DR procedures to confirm their function.
- Lead the response effort during actual downtime or disaster events coordinating activities across all relevant teams.
- Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to business continuity and disaster recovery in healthcare.
- Confirm that Nova Scotia Health (NSH) and IWK Health maintain ISO22301 standard and other disaster recovery benchmarks.
Deliverables
- Comprehensive Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
- Detailed strategies and procedures for maintaining operations during system disruptions.
- Clearly defined roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders during downtime events.
- Downtime Procedure Documentation
- Stepbystep guides for maintaining critical operations during system outages.
- Customized procedures for different facility types (urban vs. rural) and departments.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategy
- Thorough analysis of potential risks to system availability and operational continuity.
- Prioritized list of mitigation strategies with associated costs and benefits.
- BCP/DR Training Program and Materials
- Curriculum for staff training on downtime procedures and disaster recovery processes.
- Training effectiveness assessments and improvement recommendations.
- Regular BCP/DR Plan Review and Update Reports
- Scheduled reviews of BCP/DR plans with documented changes and rationale.
- Annual Downtime Testing Procedures
- Detailed summary of approach to test validity of OPORs downtime procedures as part of annual operations.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science Information systems or health related field. Consideration may be given to those with equivalent training and work experience
Project Management and change management certification would be considered an asset - Minimum of 3 5 years of experience in Clinical Application implementation in IT disaster recovery and business continuity planning. BCP / DR experience in healthcare settings is preferred.
- Relevant certifications such as CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or MBCP (Master Business Continuity Professional) preferred
- Current Certification in one or more of Clinical Applications
- Working understanding of healthcare operations clinical workflows and regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with EMR systems; Oracle Healths Cerner Millennium solutions are preferred
- Experience in risk assessment and management methodologies
- Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills
- Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal with ability to translate technical concepts for nontechnical audiences
- Flexibility to work extended hours including evenings nights and weekends during GoLive periods
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to execute through effective delegation motivation and oversight
- Experience in data analytics
About You Continued
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal written communication and influencing skills
- Clearly communicates NSH vision mission and values
- Experience in working with patient care leaders
- Highly selfmotivated directed and change oriented
- Ability to perform independently and manage workflow appropriately
- Ability to analyze highly complex systems and workflows
- Ability to conceptualize plan organize coordinate and manage the work of a major program or function within the department
- Ability to function in a dynamic environment subject to impromptu changes in schedules and priorities
- Ability to lead and direct software upgrades
- Knowledge of disaster recovery and backup procedures
- Ability to demonstrate project management customer service and support skills and ability to escalate and contribute to resolving issues accordingly
- Proficient with MS Outlook MS Excel MS Work MS Visio and MS PowerPoint
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
Hours
- Longassignment Fulltime Position; 75 Hours Biweekly
- Approximately 36 months (assignment length subject to change)
Compensation and Benefits
$40.15 $50.19 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel longterm disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who selfidentify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and selfidentify.
Employment Type
Temp
