Job Description

Manager, Enterprise Clinical Informatics

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

The Manager, Enterprise Clinical Informatics reports to the Director, Clinical Informatics and plays a critical, strategic leadership role in the Clinical and Systems Transformation (CST) Initiative across Provincial Health Services Authority, Providence Health Care and Vancouver Coastal Health, the VPPs. The Manager oversees a team of Clinical Informatics Specialists (CIS), provides expert clinical consultation and direction to operations, providers and practice leaders of their specialty area and serves as the lead strategic liaison between CST, VPP, Professional Practice and other key partners.

The Clinical & Systems Transformation (CST) project is a large-scale, multi-year project between the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and Providence Health Care (PHC). Designed to transform clinical practices and systems \xe2\x80\x93 ultimately improving the safety, quality and consistency of patient care \xe2\x80\x93 our goal is to deliver streamlined care through standardized clinical practices and a fully integrated clinical information system.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

• Provide leadership to CIS and other staff, other specialty teams, designated operational leaders, physicians, and project consultants/staff through collaborative coaching, guiding and modeling key behaviours and strategies to encourage dialogue and provide guidance and advice to facilitate resolutions to work issues. Implement effective performance development and performance management processes including delivering informational and educational programs.
• Provide supervision, leadership, guidance and support to CIS\xe2\x80\x99s within a designated portfolio. Monitor and approve requests for leaves of absence, overtime, vacation and/or sick time. Oversee all aspects of human resources management within the portfolio, in partnership with HR such as investigating work and staff issues, hiring, training and evaluating staff and initiating disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Administer policies and procedures, implements corporate initiatives including related programs and services. Participate in labour relation issues such as the grievance process and essential services planning. Attend and/or participate in third party hearings as a representative, as required.
• Provide clinical informatics leadership to relevant operational leaders, physicians, partner groups and CST to ensure information technology design and future state workflows utilize the best opportunities to support and transform clinical practice, education, administration and research across the continuum of care and across specified programs and/or specialties within VPP.
• Drive best practice and best clinical outcomes for the program(s)/services within the designated area of responsibility by collaborating with partners across the Lower Mainland to lead design that is based on best evidence and professional standards and meets organizational requirements.

What you bring

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in nursing, health sciences, health information or health administration profession.
• Seven (7) years\xe2\x80\x99 recent related experience leading major clinical systems design, quality improvement initiatives and/or implementation, including two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a supervisory/leadership role in a large complex healthcare environment.
• Valid BC Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of organizational MI clinical and administrative workflows.
• Strong understanding of clinical information/data and how these are managed, used and operationalized within a clinical information system.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the implementation of evidence-based practice in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated leadership in clinical and policy change.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission\xe2\x80\x99s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC\'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• 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.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on your care too \xe2\x80\x93 offering health, wellness, development programs to support you \xe2\x80\x93 at work and at home.

• Join one of BC\xe2\x80\x99s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99yas 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.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $96,429 - $138,617 per year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate\xe2\x80\x99s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: 750 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1J4

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 08:00-16:00

Requisition # 147911E

Due to the nature of this role, travel to other provincial sites in addition to an extended hours schedule during go-live periods may be required. Schedules will vary as they will be based on the needs of each activation site closer to the go-live period.

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people \xe2\x80\x93 Be compassionate \xe2\x80\x93 Dare to innovate \xe2\x80\x93 Cultivate partnerships \xe2\x80\x93 Serve with purpose.

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PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments\xe2\x80\x99 unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey\xe2\x80\x94one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 147911E-2401175
Work Site 750 West Broadway, Vancouver BC V5Z 1J4
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $96,429.00 - $138,617.00 / Year
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0800-1600
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 25-Jul-2023

Provincial Health Services Authority