Manager- Clinical Informatics- Full Time

Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is seeking a highly motivated individual who is able to lead a health care team in a complex environment. The role of the Manager of Clinic Informatics is to provide clinical leadership in the planning, implementation, integration, and support of clinical information technology and information systems to support patient care at the Sault Area Hospital. In addition, there will be accountability for liaising between patient care, ancillary departments, and Information Technology (IT) to align clinical and IT standards with workflow, processes and policies.

The Clinical Informatics Manager is accountable for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Department, including management of human, financial, and material resources to ensure that the needs of the hospital are effectively met, ensuring high quality patient care and service, and promotion of excellent customer service.

Job Duty – Leadership:

Supports and role models a service culture and iCcare Values.
Ensures appropriate staffing levels by recruiting and monitoring staffing levels, addressing any staffing issues that may arise and proactively planning for future workforce requirements.
Develops and implements short and long term decisions (present – 1 year) for own team.
Develops Human Resource and operational plans that align and support department services and organizational strategic priorities.
Ensures all functions of payroll are completed as required.

Maintains regular communication and collaboration with other departments.

Completes and manages department budget including the creation of operating and capital plans.
Monitors and analyzes department metrics and trends and develops appropriate actions.
Champions and establishes an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment.
Leads, coaches, mentors and develops direct reports.
Takes swift and appropriate action when performance of direct reports is not aligned with organizational values.
Ensures that department policies, procedures, systems and accountability measures are in place.

Job Duty – Clinical and Professional Practice Support:

Responsible for conducting needs assessments and work flow analysis to plan for the design of the electronic health record
Responsible for the planning and organization of the clinical content required for the integration of the clinical information systems
Responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of electronic documentation, and responsible for the training and support of clinical staff in the use of the applications
Responsible for the coordination of corporate education for clinical staff related to the electronic health record
Demonstrates clinical knowledge and competence regarding the assessment, planning and interventions associated with patient care
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, standards and regulations
Responsible for policy and procedure development to support orders and clinical documentation applications
Responsible to collaborate with Quality and Risk Management to implement clinical error prevention strategies and reporting tools
Provides clinical leadership, management and support for the design, implementation and evaluation of the clinical information systems
Plans and facilitates processes to support nurses and other disciplines to develop content for clinical documentation tools (assessments, flowsheets, care plans & patient education tools)
Coaches and mentors staff to support the integration of the electronic health record
Supports and facilitates the inter-professional patient care team to provide coordinated, safe, quality care and service for the patients
Models positive acceptance towards change, supports others to adapt to change
Collaborates and represents SAH on regional ONEHITS clinical committees to ensure communication and alignment with regional changes.
Collaborate with external health agencies, academic institutions and organizations to support clinical information technologies.
Collaborates with the Information Technology team to ensure the appropriate technology solutions and infrastructure are positioned to support Physician and Clinical workflow.
Collaborates with Analytics team to utilize data from the electronic health record to inform program improvements for positive clinical outcomes
Responsible for providing an environment that promotes continuous learning and professional staff development
Ensures department is appropriately staffed, as per the Collective Agreements and/ or policies to meet the requirements of clients and manage any staffing issues that may arise.
Collaborates with Managers of other departments to ensure that the necessary equipment and materials are available for staff to carry out their roles and that equipment is in good repair.
Maintain current knowledge of best practices and benchmarks of services and implement improvements/changes as appropriate.

Staffing, Licensing, and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field and/or Professional Certification in related field.
Current certification/licensing with appropriate regulating body in good standing.
3-5 Years’ Experience supporting a Meditech Expanse electronic health record environment.
3-5 Years’ Experience leading a Clinical Informatics team in a Meditech Expanse environment.
Meditech Expanse application knowledge and experience an asset.

To apply to this exciting opportunity please send a cover letter and resume outlining how your knowledge, experience, and personal attributes are a good fit with the requirements. Only applicants moving onto the testing/interview stages will be contacted.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time

All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date. For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered willful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.