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Location
Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
Yes
Travel Requirement
Travel between multiple sites may be required
Shift Start Time/End Time
Days Off
Weekend/Stats
Vacancy Type
Regular FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$46.55 - $66.91
Paid FTE
1.0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75
Planned Start Date
Jun. 15 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
No
Job Description
Reporting to the Manager or designate, and with the direction of the Chief Medical Information Officer, the Clinical Informatics Specialist 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) in collaboration with clinical leaders, service and program managers and directors, physicians, and staff.
As an integral regional member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Clinical Informatics Specialist works to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, accountability and sustainability of clinical initiatives that assist in the successful transitioning to a fully integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR) throughout Island Health programs and services.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceA level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related health discipline such as Nursing, Health Information Science, or patient care/clinical related specialty and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in a health care environment, including extensive experience using related computer technology, clinical change management, and/or project leadership.
Experience in policy and procedure development and/or clinical documentation standards, business process analysis and reengineering techniques as well as implementing/supporting integrated clinical system environments.
Educational preparation in clinical informatics, and/or equivalent education/experience in clinical change management methods.
Skills And Abilities- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral 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.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Change oriented and possesses an attitude of continuous improvement.
- Self motivated, 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.
- Strong research and evaluation skills.
- Advanced computer skills required including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Understanding of project management.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD2466.pdf
Additional information for applicants
This Specialist position reports to the Health Information Management Coordinator for Systems and Education. The home site for the successful candidate can be discussed, and there is potential for a remote work agreement.The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Additional Clauses
Requisition CA
Non Contract
Affiliation/Union
Non-Contract Support Staff
