Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - BC Cancer Prince George

Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
BC Cancer
Prince George, BC

The Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reports to the Manager and provides consultation, facilitation and instruction on the design, optimization and integration of clinical workflow applications related to variety of clinical information systems. The role is an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team and has a shared responsibility and accountability to automate and enhance clinical practices, patient/client information and clinical documentation access via the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

The CIS is the liaison between Professional Practice, Digital Health/Information Management, clinical operations leaders, users (staff and clinicians) and other groups and utilizes their nursing clinical expertise and information systems/computer science experience to enhance the effectiveness, validity and sustainability of clinical initiatives that support the transition to a fully integrated EHR 

What you’ll do

• Perform role and specialty specific clinical workflow assessments and translates requirements to digital health/information technology leads.
• Liaise with multiple clinical groups, project teams, and members of the organization and peer health authorities to assess technology gaps and clinical needs for providers and clinical users of the electronic health record system.
• Provide subject matter expertise in system design and evaluation of clinical content, troubleshooting and end–user support.
• Execute the system design life cycle in the areas of design, content development, validation, implementation, stabilization and evaluation of electronic health information systems and their associated data dictionaries, databases, tables, reports and related standards, protocols and procedures to support clinical uptake of electronic health and information records. Participate in custom report development and data analysis for decision-making.
• Liaise with the Digital Health department, organizational programs/departments and partner affiliates as the role and informatics specialty specific expert and resource on system wide practice and workflow change initiatives, practice innovation and redesign, documentation/nomenclature standards and the electronic health record.
• Champion a collaborative team-based framework that incorporates resources from other departments, programs, and vendor partners as it relates to clinical systems implementations. Lead and participate in steering committees and taskforces for PHSA clinical informatics and information technology initiatives.
• Influence and participate in the development and revision of organization and/or departmental clinical policies and procedures as they relate to the electronic health record and clinical practice process redesign. Lead the identification and assist in the development of new and changing role and specialty specific functions and processes in the department/organization as they relate to the use of clinical information systems. 

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years’ experience in a health care environment, including extensive experience with related computer technology, clinical informatics, clinical workflow and clinical change management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• May require the use of a vehicle for which mileage is reimbursed in accordance with the current Collective Agreement.
• May be required to travel, work different shift hours and weekends/STATs in accordance with the current Collective Agreement.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

*If you are a new grad (graduated in the last 18 months and have NOT completed new grad program at another health authority), we ask all new grads apply to one posting. You can find the posting and more information about our new grad program through this link:http://www.phsa.ca/careers/nursing-careers/new-graduate-nursing-careers*

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Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You have: 

• Maintains clinical competency, practice standards of care, and knowledge and supports the integration of evidence-based practice in the delivery of quality care/services.
• Demonstrated experience in policy and procedure development and/or clinical documentation standards, business process analysis and reengineering techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding new trends in clinical practice and information systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices, methodologies and principles.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrates clinical change management orientation in their work and possesses an attitude of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach, facilitate and lead others.
• Demonstrates strong research and evaluation skills.
• Advanced computer skills with current multiple applications relevant to the role
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services, and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Comprehensive BC Cancer nursing orientation program.
• Find work-life balance with Monday-Friday, daytime shifts (with occasional Saturdays).
• Help us maintain the highest patient survival rate in Canada.
• Use state-of-the-art technology and the latest, evidence-based treatments.
• Be a respected member of Canada's collaborative leading oncology clinical teams.
• Grow your career through continuing education, ongoing professional development, and certification programs.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $34.20 to $46.40 per hour. 

Location: 1215 Lethbridge Street, Prince George, BC V2M 7E9

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday; 0800-1600.

Requisition Number: 180654E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. 

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). 

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

Attention current employees of PHSA:

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.

The internal job posting expires on March 14, 2025, and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca.