Nursing Informatics Specialist (TFT)
About the role
POSITION TITLE
Nursing Informatics Specialist
SHIFT TYPE
Monday - Friday (Days)
DEPT/PROGRAM
Data Analytics
JOB CLASS
Workload Management Coordinator
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Temporary Full Time up to 18 months
RATE OF PAY
$46.54-$54.98 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
75.00 hours bi-weekly as per schedule
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
Open
POSTING DATE
December 16, 2025
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
Yes (3 days a week in office)
NUMBER
1
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Manager of Data Analytics, is currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time Nursing Informatics Specialist. The purpose of the position is to provide expertise to the Data Analytics team in the areas of nursing best practice, clinical workflows and Electronic Health Record (EHR) content. They represent Data Analytics providing support, guidance, education and assistance in the development of reports and dashboards, including workflow, data capture and data integrity. They understand how data is transformed into useable information and advocate for data-driven decision making in support of a performance management organization.
Please Note: This position offers a hybrid work environment consisting of in-office and remote work. Office location is 500 Church St in Penetanguishene, ON
For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Interprets and translates clinical practice and workflows as documented in the EHR for the Data Analytics team to ensure data insights are realized through review, evaluation and recommendations of data sources, data integrity and data flow in the development of reports, dashboards and automated alerts.
- Working closely with Professional Practice and Clinical Informatics, the Nursing Informatics Specialist reviews, provides feedback and makes recommendations on clinical changes proposed for the EHR taking into consideration impacts on existing reports and potential new reporting needs.
- Plays a pivotal role in the data quality, timeliness and accuracy of external submissions such as the Resident Assessment Instrument – mental Health (RAI-MH), Health Quality Ontario (HQO) Quality Standards, Alternate Level of Care (ALC), Integrated Decision Support (IDS), the Daily Bed Census, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and the Centre of Excellence and Ontario Health.
- Provides expertise when undertaking patient chart reviews to support data availability, data quality, root cause analysis and data validity, including the sharing of results with stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- Represents the nursing profession, the Data Analytics department, Waypoint and the Mental Health Cluster with professionalism and integrity. Models professional integrity by advocating for the utilization of data to support decision-making, performance management, and continuous quality improvement at committees and working groups.
- Provides direct client care in the event of diminished staffing, emergency situations, or as assigned by immediate supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Province of Ontario with a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Demonstrated knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing theory/practice and program workflows.
- High degree of demonstrated experience and knowledge working with Meditech and other clinical applications
- Demonstrated knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) principles
- Results-oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
- Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to adapt readily to change
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 pm) on December 26, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-307. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.
About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.
Nursing Informatics Specialist (TFT)
About the role
POSITION TITLE
Nursing Informatics Specialist
SHIFT TYPE
Monday - Friday (Days)
DEPT/PROGRAM
Data Analytics
JOB CLASS
Workload Management Coordinator
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Temporary Full Time up to 18 months
RATE OF PAY
$46.54-$54.98 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
75.00 hours bi-weekly as per schedule
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
Open
POSTING DATE
December 16, 2025
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
Yes (3 days a week in office)
NUMBER
1
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Manager of Data Analytics, is currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time Nursing Informatics Specialist. The purpose of the position is to provide expertise to the Data Analytics team in the areas of nursing best practice, clinical workflows and Electronic Health Record (EHR) content. They represent Data Analytics providing support, guidance, education and assistance in the development of reports and dashboards, including workflow, data capture and data integrity. They understand how data is transformed into useable information and advocate for data-driven decision making in support of a performance management organization.
Please Note: This position offers a hybrid work environment consisting of in-office and remote work. Office location is 500 Church St in Penetanguishene, ON
For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Interprets and translates clinical practice and workflows as documented in the EHR for the Data Analytics team to ensure data insights are realized through review, evaluation and recommendations of data sources, data integrity and data flow in the development of reports, dashboards and automated alerts.
- Working closely with Professional Practice and Clinical Informatics, the Nursing Informatics Specialist reviews, provides feedback and makes recommendations on clinical changes proposed for the EHR taking into consideration impacts on existing reports and potential new reporting needs.
- Plays a pivotal role in the data quality, timeliness and accuracy of external submissions such as the Resident Assessment Instrument – mental Health (RAI-MH), Health Quality Ontario (HQO) Quality Standards, Alternate Level of Care (ALC), Integrated Decision Support (IDS), the Daily Bed Census, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and the Centre of Excellence and Ontario Health.
- Provides expertise when undertaking patient chart reviews to support data availability, data quality, root cause analysis and data validity, including the sharing of results with stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- Represents the nursing profession, the Data Analytics department, Waypoint and the Mental Health Cluster with professionalism and integrity. Models professional integrity by advocating for the utilization of data to support decision-making, performance management, and continuous quality improvement at committees and working groups.
- Provides direct client care in the event of diminished staffing, emergency situations, or as assigned by immediate supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Province of Ontario with a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Demonstrated knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing theory/practice and program workflows.
- High degree of demonstrated experience and knowledge working with Meditech and other clinical applications
- Demonstrated knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) principles
- Results-oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
- Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to adapt readily to change
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 pm) on December 26, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-307. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.
About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.