Manager Clinical Informatics Health Information System (HIS) Project Team FT Contract 2025-6190

Cambridge Memorial Hospital; Cambridge; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is seeking a Manager, Clinical Informatics to lead the implementation of the Oracle Health HIS. This role includes significant responsibility in project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and managing a team to optimize patient care through technology. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in health informatics and a deep understanding of clinical workflows. Join a committed team dedicated to improving health outcomes in the Waterloo Region.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Group benefits including health and dental

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Career Development & Education Grant

Wellness & Wellbeing Program

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical experience in a hospital setting.
• 3+ years of clinical informatics experience or HIS implementation projects.
• Certification in Health Informatics or Project Management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical informatics team in system implementation.
• Engage with healthcare professionals for training and support.
• Monitor system implementation metrics and enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

Project Management

Clinical Workflow Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Informatics, Allied Health, or a related healthcare discipline

Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field

Tools

Oracle Health HIS

Job description

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group benefits, including health and dental, for full-time employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness, & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Job Description

Salary Range:$62.77 - 74.73

Position Overview

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) will be undergoing significant digital transformation, under the Project Quantum brand, by joining an existing instance of the Oracle Health HIS currently being used to deliver exceptional care at Grand River Hospital (GRH) and St. Mary’s General Hospital (SMGH).

Reporting to the CMH Director, Professional Practice and Clinical Informatics, the Manager, Clinical Informatics will support the implementation of the Oracle Health HIS at CMH. This role is integral to ensuring the successful adoption, optimization, and integration of the HIS within clinical operations. The successful candidate will lead a team of clinical informatics specialists and collaborate with interdisciplinary stakeholders to drive digital transformation and enhance patient care outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Implementation

• Lead the clinical informatics team in the deployment, training, and optimization of the local Oracle Health instance.
• Act as a key liaison between clinical staff, IT teams, regional and vendor partners to ensure system alignment with clinical workflows and best practices.
• Oversee change management initiatives to promote system adoption among healthcare providers.
• Ensure HIS implementation aligns with regulatory, accreditation, and hospital policies.
• Support system testing, validation, and go-live readiness activities.
• Monitor post-implementation stabilization and optimization efforts.

Stakeholder Engagement & Training

• Engage with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative leaders to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.
• Develop and deliver HIS training programs tailored to various clinical user groups.
• Provide ongoing support and education to ensure successful HIS adoption.

Data & Performance Monitoring

• Establish metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess HIS adoption and impact on clinical workflows.
• Identify areas for system enhancements and collaborate with IT, regional partners, and vendor teams to implement improvements.
• Ensure data integrity, clinical documentation standards, and compliance with privacy regulations.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise and mentor a team of clinical informatics specialists and trainers.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Manage resource allocation and project timelines effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Informatics, Allied Health, or a related healthcare discipline.
• Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Current professional licensure in a regulated health profession (e.g., RN, RRT, PT, OT) is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• At least 3 years of experience in clinical informatics, digital health, or HIS implementation projects.
• Certification in Health Informatics (e.g., CPHIMS-CA), Project Management (e.g., PMP), and Change Management (e.g., PROSCI) is an asset.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HIS, EHR, and clinical decision support systems.
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and driving digital health transformation.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to navigate complex healthcare environments and engage multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate training and change management.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on quality improvement and patient safety.
• Proficiency in data analysis, clinical workflow optimization, and process improvement methodologies.

Employment Details

Contract Type and Duration: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) for 18 months

Location: Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Working Arrangement: This role will primarily be on-site with some remote work opportunities based on team structure and activities

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.