Job Description

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Work Type: Full Time
Location: WRHN @ Midtown & Chicopee
Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.
WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.
At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.
Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director, Clinical & Corporate Applications the HIS Change Management Architect plays a critical role in ensuring the design, strategy, stability, security, and efficient operation of the Hospital Information System (HIS). The Oracle HIS Change Management Architect is responsible for the daily governance, health, optimization and integration of the organization's HIS with internal and external systems across the healthcare enterprise. This role ensures intake, review, implementation and monitoring of Oracle HIS updates, upgrades, flashes, self-heals, and overall system performance. This role will develop new and use existing system dashboards, KPIs, reports, and vendor tools to ensure on-going interoperability of the clinic HIS with both internal and external systems. The HIS change Management Architect provides advanced level functional Cerner Millennium system expertise in addressing problems of system integration, workflow and compatibility in any level of a multi-faceted regional healthcare environment. The Architect coordinates the design, testing, integration and maintenance activities across the HIS. Working with Oracle Cerner they develop, manage and implement a domain strategy (which includes a single domain supporting multiple sites), manage issues and change management. They conduct Oracle Cerner package reviews, prioritizing package installations based on impact and severity and applicability to WRHN and its partners and coordinate the installation and testing of packages through the domain. This role ensures alignment with the strategic direction of the organization and regional partners for project management and project coordination.
Position Requirements:
Undergraduate Degree in Computer Informatics, Computer Science, Health Informatics or Related Discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience working with Oracle Cerner or a similar HIS environment.
Strong understanding of system integration, domain management, and change control processes.
Proven ability to manage complex projects in a multi-site healthcare environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated collaboration and relationship-building skills across diverse teams and organizations.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience leading and managing change while ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
Effective presentation, analytical and report writing skills.
Related experience in a hospital environment
Ability to work in 24/7 patient care environments where downtime is mission critical.
Understanding of clinical workflows and the impact of IT infrastructure on patient care
Preferred Requirements:
ITIL, LEAN or similar certifications or experience is preferred
Experience supporting EMR/EHR environments, especially Cerner Millennium, is preferred.
Application Instructions:
EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.
As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.
Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
International Applicants
If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.
We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

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