Clinical Informatics Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Posting Dates: January 7, 2026 - January 13, 2026
At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The Clinical Informatics Specialist role focuses on the integration of computer and communications technologies and clinical change initiatives that 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.
The position will provide day-to-day integrated oversight to ensure alignment, project delivery of Clinical Informatics initiatives, identification of impediments to delivery and adoption to support STEGH’s strategic direction and digital health strategy. In addition, this position serves as the primary Clinical Informatics representative for all internal and regional Clinical Informatics activities, initiatives and projects to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, accountability and sustainability of clinical initiatives and assist in the successful adoption of integrated digital health tools, including the EHR.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Support the Chief Information Officer, Manager of Digital Health and STEGH stakeholders in planning and prioritizing activities to support the organization’s Digital Health strategy.
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Qualified as a health care professional and understands the linkage between clinical data, analytics, and application to clinical practice evolution
-
Support Analytics and Clinical Business Intelligence within STEGH by ensuring systems are designed and implemented to facilitate ease of reporting and analysis
-
Provide support to providers, nursing and clinical staff to incorporate advances in clinical informatics and the development of electronic health records into practice.
-
Support clinical data analytics and clinical business intelligence within STEGH by ensuring systems are designed and implemented to facilitate ease of reporting and analysis.
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
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Regulated health professional, in good standing with their associated regulatory body
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Minimum of three (3) years’ experience of clinical experience in a hospital setting, with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of clinical processes and data integration systems
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Minimum of two (2) years’ previous experience in clinical informatics in a hospital environment is preferred
-
Experience and knowledge of clinical accountabilities and skills across the continuum of care and opportunities through digital health tools
-
Understanding of computers, software, and the ability to leverage these tools in a health care setting
-
Advanced computer skills for Microsoft applications and productivity tools
-
Working knowledge of LEAN methodologies and value stream mapping
-
Process-centric thinking: ability to decompose process steps and analyze opportunities
-
Subject matter expert (SME) for clinical applications such as Oracle Health (Cerner) electronic patient record
-
Self-directed individual, able to work independently and collaboratively
-
Excellent interpersonal skills to enable interaction and communication with diverse stakeholders
-
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
-
Team and customer focused with the ability to communicate respectfully in a pleasant, flexible and professional manner with all patients, families, staff and volunteers
-
Open to change and is proactive to departmental and organizational initiatives
-
Demonstrated leadership progression through critical thinking, conflict resolution, project participation, committee involvement, regional partnerships, collaboration and system wide thinking
-
Physical ability to carry out the essential duties of the position
-
Ability to regularly attend work in accordance with the Attendance Support Program
-
Acceptable performance record that is aligned with STEGH values and code of conduct
WHAT WE PREFER YOU TO HAVE:
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Lean Yellow Belt Certification
HOURS:
This position must be available to work 37.50 hours per week with a willingness to adjust their schedule to meet the needs of the organization.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
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Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
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Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
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Training and development opportunities
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Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
-
Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions, and much more!
-
Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
-
An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse, and talented workplace
-
Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard
Ready to Join the Team? Apply today!
*This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the organization
About St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is an award winning 179-bed facility dedicated to providing an excellent patient care experience for every patient, every time. STEGH provides comprehensive 24-hour coverage in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Emergency, Mental Health and Family Medicine. As a fully accredited hospital, we are proud to serve the city of St Thomas and all eight municipalities within the County of Elgin.
More than 1,000 professionals work at STEGH, including over 200 credentialed Professional Staff who provide in-hospital care ensuring that we provide the highest quality of care to each and every patient that walks through our doors. Patient and staff safety is a major priority and fostering this safety culture is integrated in all that we do. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer, committed to the well-being of our employees. We continuously invest in ways to enhance work/life balance and improve accessibility.
Our range of hospital services include, emergency medicine, mental health (in-patient and out-patient), a surgical program, cardio respiratory services, sleep studies, palliative care, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, education programs, pediatrics, obstetrics, and much more.
The Hospital participates in the Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network as a community hospital training centre for residents in OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hospitalists, Anesthesiology, and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Posting Dates: January 7, 2026 - January 13, 2026
At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The Clinical Informatics Specialist role focuses on the integration of computer and communications technologies and clinical change initiatives that 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.
The position will provide day-to-day integrated oversight to ensure alignment, project delivery of Clinical Informatics initiatives, identification of impediments to delivery and adoption to support STEGH’s strategic direction and digital health strategy. In addition, this position serves as the primary Clinical Informatics representative for all internal and regional Clinical Informatics activities, initiatives and projects to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, accountability and sustainability of clinical initiatives and assist in the successful adoption of integrated digital health tools, including the EHR.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Support the Chief Information Officer, Manager of Digital Health and STEGH stakeholders in planning and prioritizing activities to support the organization’s Digital Health strategy.
-
Qualified as a health care professional and understands the linkage between clinical data, analytics, and application to clinical practice evolution
-
Support Analytics and Clinical Business Intelligence within STEGH by ensuring systems are designed and implemented to facilitate ease of reporting and analysis
-
Provide support to providers, nursing and clinical staff to incorporate advances in clinical informatics and the development of electronic health records into practice.
-
Support clinical data analytics and clinical business intelligence within STEGH by ensuring systems are designed and implemented to facilitate ease of reporting and analysis.
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
-
Regulated health professional, in good standing with their associated regulatory body
-
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience of clinical experience in a hospital setting, with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of clinical processes and data integration systems
-
Minimum of two (2) years’ previous experience in clinical informatics in a hospital environment is preferred
-
Experience and knowledge of clinical accountabilities and skills across the continuum of care and opportunities through digital health tools
-
Understanding of computers, software, and the ability to leverage these tools in a health care setting
-
Advanced computer skills for Microsoft applications and productivity tools
-
Working knowledge of LEAN methodologies and value stream mapping
-
Process-centric thinking: ability to decompose process steps and analyze opportunities
-
Subject matter expert (SME) for clinical applications such as Oracle Health (Cerner) electronic patient record
-
Self-directed individual, able to work independently and collaboratively
-
Excellent interpersonal skills to enable interaction and communication with diverse stakeholders
-
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
-
Team and customer focused with the ability to communicate respectfully in a pleasant, flexible and professional manner with all patients, families, staff and volunteers
-
Open to change and is proactive to departmental and organizational initiatives
-
Demonstrated leadership progression through critical thinking, conflict resolution, project participation, committee involvement, regional partnerships, collaboration and system wide thinking
-
Physical ability to carry out the essential duties of the position
-
Ability to regularly attend work in accordance with the Attendance Support Program
-
Acceptable performance record that is aligned with STEGH values and code of conduct
WHAT WE PREFER YOU TO HAVE:
-
Lean Yellow Belt Certification
HOURS:
This position must be available to work 37.50 hours per week with a willingness to adjust their schedule to meet the needs of the organization.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
-
Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
-
Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
-
Training and development opportunities
-
Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
-
Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions, and much more!
-
Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
-
An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse, and talented workplace
-
Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard
Ready to Join the Team? Apply today!
*This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the organization
About St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is an award winning 179-bed facility dedicated to providing an excellent patient care experience for every patient, every time. STEGH provides comprehensive 24-hour coverage in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Emergency, Mental Health and Family Medicine. As a fully accredited hospital, we are proud to serve the city of St Thomas and all eight municipalities within the County of Elgin.
More than 1,000 professionals work at STEGH, including over 200 credentialed Professional Staff who provide in-hospital care ensuring that we provide the highest quality of care to each and every patient that walks through our doors. Patient and staff safety is a major priority and fostering this safety culture is integrated in all that we do. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer, committed to the well-being of our employees. We continuously invest in ways to enhance work/life balance and improve accessibility.
Our range of hospital services include, emergency medicine, mental health (in-patient and out-patient), a surgical program, cardio respiratory services, sleep studies, palliative care, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, education programs, pediatrics, obstetrics, and much more.
The Hospital participates in the Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network as a community hospital training centre for residents in OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hospitalists, Anesthesiology, and Maxillofacial Surgery.