Salary Range: $88,990-$127,923/year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Reporting to the Provincial Programs Manager, this role will support key initiatives within the Provincial Systemic Therapy Program.
This role will predominantly work remotely, however, the successful candidate is expected to live within the community of one of the existing regional centres. Due to the nature of the role, the ability to travel is also required
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Clinical Informatics Nursing Process Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting clinical work flow design and change initiatives in support of the development and prioritization of the clinical information solutions for Provincial Systemic Therapy with a particular lens on ensuring nursing practice and impacts are understood and integrated in a multidisciplinary team environment. This includes prioritization and escalation of change requests / issues, managing the workflow, build and validation of new systemic policies, pre-printed orders, order sets and protocols.
Applying a broad range of both clinical and informatics knowledge and experience, the Clinical Informatics Nursing Process Specialist provides direction and leadership to staff and works collaboratively with clinical and business stakeholders to support change and is the responsible person for coordinating approval and workflow management of the Chemotherapy Data Dictionary, and access programs such as Compassionate Access Program and the Special Access Programs for treatment. The Clinical Informatics Nursing Process Specialist will be responsible to ensure appropriate clinical input and stakeholder engagement for all clinical decision support tools and documents in Systemic Therapy.
Duties/Accountabilities:
• Leads and supports the strategy, development and implementation of clinical workflow design and change management initiatives to support clinical and business practice in the maintenance, adoption and implementation of existing and new policies, pre-printed order’s, order sets, and protocols, including clinical content of the Chemotherapy Data Dictionary.
• Reviews and leads clinical methodology and process for nursing resource impact analysis, including keeping methodology relevant and following best practice within the Chemotherapy Data Dictionary. Provides clinical expertise on creation of clinical protocols and tools.
• Provides approval and workflow management of special access and compassionate access programs for systemic therapy.
• Provides direction, interpretation and leadership to all clinical staff related to the Compassionate Access Program and the Special Access Programs by giving advice and providing recommendations and guidance in situations that require interpretation and judgment.
• Acts as a change agent/escalation point for clinical issues and constraints in the identification, development, planning, implementation, and sustainment of clinical informatics strategies in support of quality patient care and professional practice.
• Acts as a liaison with professional practice nursing regarding education needs, priorities for new protocols and developing appropriate resource planning to support those needs. Evaluates learning programs using applicable methodology and data.
• Leads and supports teams to develop clinical data/documentation and workflow standardization across all BC Cancer facilities. Incorporates clinical informatics research and evidence-based knowledge into practice.
• Develops clinical performance indicators to identify trends/discrepancies for purposes of performance measurement and analysis ensuring a correct course of action.
• Participates in quality and process improvement initiatives when reviewing Provincial Systemic clinical process and policies. Develops policies and procedures in support of clinical applications ensuring best practice models for service delivery.
• Ensures specialized programs/projects deliverables are completed on time and on budget, as identified in the project plan. Identifies gaps and tracks metrics as they relate to the project deliverables and provides consultation, guidance and support to designated project staff, contractors and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor of Nursing Degree, or related health sciences discipline such as Systemic Therapy or Chemotherapy, plus five (5) years recent related experience using information systems, including experience in a leadership role. Proven hands on experience using complex business information systems, such as CAIS or Cerner.
Exceptional leadership skills. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Experience in a clinical setting. Accurate and detail oriented. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Exceptional customer focus and strong professional acumen. Highly organized and adept to managing multiple priorities. . Computer literacy with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management and database applications. Demonstrated ability to analyze situations, develop resolutions and support remedial action. Demonstrated self-starter with high level of motivation. Adaptable and flexible to meet changing priorities and resource constraints.