Informatics Specialist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg seeks a professional with extensive clinical experience and education in health-related fields. The role requires advanced computer skills and offers a hybrid working arrangement. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in clinical roles and hold a relevant degree. A commitment to patient-centered care and effective leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years recent clinical experience and/or experience in healthcare projects.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with EPR, EMR, or other clinical information systems.
• Demonstrated staff level leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the health of your family, friends, and neighbors.
• Facilitate groups effectively.
• Provide clinical analysis and guidance.

Skills

Advanced computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, Sunrise Clinical Manager)

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Demonstrated critical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Clinical Informatics

Formal education in Clinical Informatics, Business Administration, Computer Science

Master's preparation in the above or related fields

Project Management and Organizational Change Management training

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: SH - Health Information & Data Integrity

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/18/2025 - 10/30/2027

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your employee handbook. We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years recent clinical experience and/or experience in healthcare projects and leadership.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with EPR, EMR or other clinical information systems.
• Demonstrated staff level leadership capabilities and the ability to facilitate groups effectively.
• Demonstrated experience related to clinical information system implementation(s) or other health system transformation projects.
• Experience in providing clinical analysis, clinical business and work flow transformation and current state/future state/gap analysis to ensure Shared Health business goals are met and patient care in Manitoba is optimized.
• Experience translating the healthcare culture and clinical thinking process used by clinicians and melding this with technology solutions.
• Experience providing clinical leadership, guidance, direction and work contribution to ensure a solid clinical application is delivered that meets the business needs and benefits patient quality of care delivery.
• Experience with change management or project management methodologies, or working with a major project, an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Clinical Informatics, or related discipline required.
• Formal education in Clinical Informatics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field an asset.
• Master's preparation in the above or related fields an asset.
• Project Management and Organizational Change Management training an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current licensure with applicable regulatory body required.
• Member of a recognized Informatics Association an asset.
• CPHIMS certification an asset.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, Sunrise Clinical Manager or other electronic health record system).
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical, attention to detail, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as required to accommodate service requirements of source system organizations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings throughout the organization, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
• Interruptions to respond to questions are common; incumbent can schedule dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration.

Interested candidates should select the Apply icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.