Job Summary

Come work as a Clinical Information Specialist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Registered Nurse to join the team at Richmond Hospital in Richmond, BC working as a Clinical Informatics Specialist. Apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Informatics Specialist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Promote 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 leaders, service and program managers and directors, physicians and staff.
• Work to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, accountability and sustainability of clinical initiatives that assist in the successful transitioning to a fully integrated EHR throughout VCH programs and services.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a health care environment, including extensive experience using related computer technology, clinical change management, and project leadership. Experience designing, implementing and supporting clinical systems.
• Local area travel may require the use of a vehicle for which mileage is reimbursed in accordance with the current Collective Agreement.
• Previous experience in level 2 – 3 maternity and clinical informatics is required.
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Maintains clinical competency, practice standards of care, and knowledge; and supports the integration of evidence-based practice in the delivery of quality care/services.
• Demonstrated experience in policy and procedure development and/or clinical documentation standards, business process analysis and reengineering techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding new trends in clinical practice and information systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices, methodologies and principles.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice in effective problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with technical, operational and vendor staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Demonstrates change management orientation in their work and possesses an attitude of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates strong research and evaluation skills.
• Advanced computer skills with current multiple applications relevant to the role.