We currently have an opportunity for a Temporary Full-Time Professional Practice Advisor approx. until December 31, 2026

This is an existing vacancy.

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Professional Practice- Digital Practice & Learning and Clinical Transformation aids in defining and navigating a path that supports and translates both digital learning and workflow development and supports the integration of clinical practice into the design and build of the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The PPA- DLCT would support the organization in the following areas:

Digital Learning:

§ Collaborate on self-guided learning for specialty roles

§ Review feedback from learners and incorporate feedback to improve current self-guided learning

§ Design and create critical assets to improve Oracle Cerner education

§ Collaborate with Organizational Development and other stakeholders to design and build EDGE courses

§ Collaboration where required with physician learning

§ Utilization of report data from various metrics, such as barcode scanning, early warning scoring, BPMH to improve Cerner training

§ Report learner satisfaction metrics

Clinical Transformation:

§ Collaborate with all sites in continual improvements and align practices where applicable

§ Collaborate with organizational stakeholders such as Director of Digital Practice, Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), clinical informatics, physicians, Educators/ Educators/ PPLs/ PPMs to assist with prioritization of change requests

§ Aid in supporting and translating in both digital learning and workflow development to support the integration of clinical practice into the design and build of the EHR

§ Collaborate with front line staff to review critical workflows and advise CCIO, CMIO, clinical informatics leadership to ensure workflow designs align with patient safety initiatives (i.e. Accreditation standards)

§ Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and improve inefficiencies by creating joint working group comprised of frontline staff, informatics, CPOE, Educators/EPLs, PPLs

Professional Practice Development

§ Support and contribute to several organizational priorities, both now and as they evolve over time. Included in these priorities are:

• Oncology Phase 2 CPOE

• Regional Oncology Project

• Cambridge Oracle Cerner Project

• Cerner Optimization Requests

• QIP and Strategic Projects

Qualifications:

§ Current registration in good standing as a Regulated Health Care Professional

§ Graduate degree in related field preferred

§ Experience with Cerner Millennium required

§ Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (full time equivalent).

§ Previous strong leadership experience required

§ Previous experience in Professional Practice preferred.

§ Demonstrated critical thinking skills and effective problem solving skills.

§ Strong interpersonal and strong listening skills

§ Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to understand customer needs is a critical success factor

§ Ability to master system functionality and become a systems expert an asset

§ Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload.

§ Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement processes, adult learning principles and change management

§ Experience in the development of policies, procedures and knowledge transfer is an asset.

§ Excellent communication skills and ability to establish positive partnerships

§ Working knowledge of health care legislation required.

§ Highly motivated, self-directed with demonstrated ability to provide leadership within and across an interprofessional team in complex adaptive systems.

§ Demonstrated skills in the use of research in the practice setting, clinical education, planning, consultation and facilitation.

§ Demonstrated excellent presentation, project management and organizational skills required.

§ Excellent computer literacy skills and knowledge of M.S. Word, Excel, Articulate and PowerPoint.

§ Must be able to travel between multiple sites as needed.

At WRHN the Registered CT Technologist brings the following:

• Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario required.
• Current registration with the C.A.M.R.T. preferred
• Recent experience in CT is an asset.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy recommended.
• Completion or commitment to complete the Injections for Technologists certification.
• C.P.R. certification an asset.
• Demonstrated team building, multi-tasking, interpersonal and communication skills in a challenging environment. Good attendance record.

At WRHN we support our Team Members with:

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship Wellness programs

EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants:

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.