In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Director, Manager or designate, the Nurse Informaticist (NI) leads and promotes 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) and/or Electronic Health Information System in collaboration with clinical operational leaders, service, program, staff, and physicians.

As an integral regional member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Nurse Informaticist works to develop and redesign workflow and processes to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of Island Health. The Nurse Informaticist partners closely with front-line clinicians and local quality structures to assess practice, identify barriers, and ensure digital tools and workflows are effectively integrated to enable high-quality, safe, and efficient care across Island Health.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

- Graduation from a recognized nursing program or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; and
- Current practicing registration as a RN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives; and
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.




- Positions in Advanced Electronic Health Record & Health Information Management and EHR & Practice Optimization require three (3) years' recent related experience in a health care setting, including experience using related computer technology, clinical informatics, clinical change management, and/or project leadership.
- Positions in Population and Public Health require three (3) years' recent related experience in a Population and Public Health environment, including experience using related computer technology, clinical informatics, clinical change management, and/or project leadership.

Skills And Abilities

- Demonstrated ability to participate actively within a team structure.
- Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining successful working relationships with customers, their families, colleagues, partners, and others.
- Demonstrated ability to support organizational and/or departmental clinical change management policies and procedures and clinical practice process redesign as it pertains to the automation of professional practice.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledgeable regarding new trends in clinical practice and information systems.
- Knowledge and practice in effective problem-solving techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with technical, operational and vendor staff.
- Change oriented and possesses an attitude of continuous improvement.
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently, able to work with minimal direct supervision, and has a demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a self-directed manner.
- Ability to coach, facilitate, and lead others.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems using quality improvement processes.
- Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Job Requirements: https://jd.viha.ca/JD6096.pdf

📌 Nurse Informaticist (Oak Bay)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Oak Bay