Job Description

Close Date

Apr. 30 2023

Location

Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$43.09 - $52.82

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Apr. 24 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Mar. 31 2024

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration



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 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) 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, efficiency of Island Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized nursing program or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.

Positions in IHealth require three 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 Public Health require three years\' recent related experience in a Public Health environment, including experience using related computer technology, clinical informatics, clinical change management, and/or project leadership.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to participate actively within a team structure.
• Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining successful working relationships with customers, their families, colleagues, stakeholders, and others.
• Demonstrated ability to support organizational and/or departmental clinical change management policies and procedures clinical practice process redesign as it pertains to the automation of professional practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral 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, spreadsheet, presentation such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

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Additional information for applicants

This position will be supporting the IHealth Tertiary Activation specifically as it relates to Computer Order Entry (CPOE) and The Best Possible Medication Health History (BPMH) and Orders Reconciliation/Management in the Electronic Health Record. Applicants should have a strong background in nursing with 3-5 years of recent clinical experience in complex care and/or acute care preferred. Experience in leading quality improvement initiatives and change management/stakeholder engagement is an asset and should be referenced in resume/cover letter. While the Nurse Informatics position is posted as 0800-1600 Monday to Friday. We are required to cover operational and project need. This requires candidates are able to work onsite days, evenings, and nights during activations and cover night time on-call hours. Rotations changes are a requirement and can be 8-12 hours as needed for the success and support of the implementations.

Additional Clauses

BCNU: Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded. PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume). 1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting. 2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities. The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description.

Requisition CA

Nurses Bargaining Association

Affiliation/Union

BCNU

Island Health