Clinical Informatics Specialist - Clinical Informatics (Multiple Positions)

Posting Period

Open:           December 24, 2024

Deadline:      January 6, 2025

Non-Union

Department Name

Clinical Informatics

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Informatics, the Clinical Informatics Specialist is the liaison between healthcare providers and the technology that enables them to deliver high-quality patient care. The Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for the assessment, design, testing, education, implementation, evaluation and ongoing support of clinical information systems and supporting technology. The Clinical Informatics Specialist role is consultative and collaborative, working closely with both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to analyze complex clinical challenges, perform comprehensive workflow assessments, requirements gathering and provide recommendations for resolution. By leveraging their knowledge of health informatics and clinical expertise, these professionals play a pivotal role in aligning clinical information systems and supporting technologies with professional practice standards and best practices. Some travel may be required between London & regional sites.

Permanent and Temporary Positions Available

What we offer:

• Rate of Pay: $46.79 per hour - $58.48 per hour
• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Wellness Initiatives

Qualifications

• Successful Completion of an Undergraduate Degree in a regulated health field or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
• Minimum three (3) years of recent related experience and/or two (2) years in clinical informatics
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Information & Management Systems - Canada (CPHIMS-CA) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and participate in the redesign of complex clinical process
• Demonstrated ability to utilize initiative, vision, independent thinking and creative problem-solving abilities to implement project plans
• Demonstrated understanding of data interrelationships
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and model positive change
• Detailed understanding and working knowledge of Hospital Information Systems (experience with Cerner system preferred)
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC?s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements LHSC .

Work Permit

Please be advised, 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. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .

LHSC is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the Hospital, inclusive of our Staff and Patient experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on location, as required.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.