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Support the BC Cancer CST implementation team - Specifically Clericial.

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 – ultimately improving the safety, quality and consistency of patient care – our goal is to deliver streamlined care through standardized clinical practices and a fully integrated clinical information system.

To learn more about the Clinical & Systems Transformation (CST) Project, please visit: https://jobs.phsa.ca/cst

Do you have a clinical background, and are keen to exercise your IT and project management expertise as part of a large-scale, multi-year project projected to transform the future of health care? As a Clinical Informatics Specialist with BC Cancer, you will lead and support clinical work flow design and change initiatives in support of the strategic roadmap of the Clinical & Systems Transformation (CST) implementation. The Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting clinical work flow design and change initiatives in support of the development and prioritization of the clinical information solutions strategic road map for BC Cancer. This includes prioritization and escalation of change requests / issues. Applying a broad range of both clinical and informatics knowledge and experience, the Clinical Informatics Specialist provides direction and leadership to staff and works collaboratively with clinical and business stakeholders to support change and is the responsible person for coordinating user acceptance testing. The Clinical Informatics Specialist will be responsible to ensure a lean methodology is incorporated into any process changes.

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.

What you’ll do

• Develop clinical performance indicators to identify trends/discrepancies for analysis and performance measurement purposes, ensuring a correct course of action.
• Oversee and manage the prioritizing of functional change requests, reporting and monitoring of issues, and implementation of communication strategies.
• Act as a change agent/escalation point for clinical issues and constraints in the identification, development, planning, implementation, and sustainment of clinical informatics strategies in support of quality patient care and professional practice.
• Lead and support teams to develop clinical data/documentation and workflow standardization across all BC Cancer centres. Incorporate clinical informatics research and evidence-based knowledge into practice.
• Lead and support the strategy, development and implementation of IT initiatives in alignment with the strategic road map for BC Cancer clinical informatics solutions.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s of Nursing degree or related field.
• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Proven hands-on specialized experience with business applications such as Cerner millennium solutions and Cancer Agency Information System (CAIS).
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Five (5) years’ recent, related experience in an information systems environment, including a minimum of two (2) years’ recent experience in an application leadership role.

Skills & Knowledge

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Facilitate groups to solicit information, resolve issues and foster cooperation.
• Work creatively and apply critical thinking.
• Maintain organization and manage multiple priorities.
• 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.).
• Maintain accuracy and detail-orientation.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 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).

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’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• 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).
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• 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: Temporary, Full-Time (Until November 19, 2024)

Salary Range: $80,935 - $116,344 per year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s 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: Provincial Position- Applicant may work based out of any BC Cancer location.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 08:00-16:00; Please note - 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 may vary as they will be based on the needs of each activation site closer to the go live period.

Requisition # 136040E

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