Operational Clinical Informatics Lead

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; Híbrido; CAD 53.000 - 92.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alberta Health Services is seeking an Operational Clinical Informatics Leader (OCIL) for Continuing Care. You will provide advanced clinical informatics leadership to guide CIS development, deployment, adoption, sustainability, and optimization across Continuing Care.

You will work with clinical leadership to promote safe, consistent Digital Health tool use and end-user adoption. The role requires extensive clinical informatics expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate complex

Formación

• Undergraduate degree with ≥5 years in health informatics.
• Active membership in a professional organization (e.g., CRNA, HSAA).
• 10+ years of clinical experience with Continuing Care settings.

Responsabilidades

• Support Continuing Care operations by troubleshooting CIS issues and escalation processes.
• Ensure governance and processes alignment with Digital Health and Continuing Care requirements.
• Lead clinical workflow optimization, transformation, benefits realization, and risk mitigation.
• Act as liaison between Continuing Care Operations and Digital Health teams to clarify informatics accountabilities.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Travel

Educación

Undergraduate degree

Descripción del empleo

The Clinical Operations Informatics Office (COIO) Operational Informatics team provides coordinated, consistent, and sustainable informatics support across Urban and Rural Acute Care, Continuing Care, Primary Care, Ambulatory Care, Allied Health, Specialty Areas, and Corrections. With a strong focus on collaboration, team connection, and operational support, the team ensures that clinical areas receive the informatics expertise needed to optimize the Clinical Information System (CIS).Reporting to the Program Manager, the Operational Clinical Informatics Lead (OCIL), Continuing Care serves as a key resource for Continuing Care partners, supporting clinical informatics needs and related business processes. The OCIL applies advanced clinical and informatics expertise to guide CIS development, deployment, adoption, sustainability, and optimization within Continuing Care settings. Working closely with clinical leadership and frontline staff, the OCIL supports end‑user adoption and promotes excellence in clinical practice and patient outcomes.

Description:

The OCIL provides hands‑on clinical informatics leadership and operational support for Digital Health within Continuing Care, including Connect Care adoption, implementation, and optimization. This role requires advanced clinical experience, deep EMR knowledge, and exceptional communication skills to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and promote safe, consistent, and sustainable use of Digital Health tools across clinical environments.Key responsibilities include:Supporting Continuing Care operations in managing complex CIS issues through troubleshooting, advanced analysis, ticketing and escalation processes, and collaboration with operational leaders.Ensuring compliance with Digital Health governance, standards, and processes while aligning with Continuing Care regulatory requirements.Leading and supporting clinical workflow optimization, business process transformation, benefits realization, and risk mitigation activities.Acting as a liaison between Continuing Care Operations and Digital Health teams, helping operational leaders understand their informatics accountabilities.Applying structured change management methodologies to support stakeholder engagement, manage expectations, and promote consistent adoption of Connect Care.Maintaining active communication with leadership to understand operational contexts and communicate system changes effectively.This role requires expert clinical informatics knowledge, strong leadership and influencing skills, and the ability to navigate politically sensitive issues with significant organizational impact. The OCIL works across provincial and zone communities of practice and collaborates with external partners including academic institutions, clinician groups, and professional associations.

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Senior Consultant
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Clinical Operations Informatics Office
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 06-NOV-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.73
• Maximum Salary: $66.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Senior Consultant
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Clinical Operations Informatics Office
• Primary Location: AHS Michener Bend
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 06-NOV-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.73
• Maximum Salary: $66.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree and a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in health informatics.Minimum 10 years of direct clinical experience or equivalent deep understanding of healthcare delivery with recent experience in Continuing Care settings.Active membership in good standing with an appropriate professional organization (e.g., CRNA, HSAA).Extensive knowledge of Continuing Care clinical practice, workflows, and clinical informatics functions.Minimum 10 years of progressive experience leading organizational change in large, complex environments.Demonstrated strong leadership skills supported by recent and relevant references.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Proven project management skills, including leading meetings, prioritizing work, resolving conflicts, maintaining issue lists, and managing project plans.Strong communication, follow‑up, and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to negotiate solutions and resolve conflicts during implementation.Ability to lead IT and clinical operations staff through complex discussions and decision‑making.Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills and the ability to uncover underlying needs that inform system design.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, building positive relationships with vendor staff and external consultants.Strong time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines.Working knowledge of basic systems principles, healthcare operations, and clinical workflows.Experience mentoring and supporting junior staff.Demonstrated commitment to professional and personal development.Self‑motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.Ability to manage the psychological and physical demands associated with Connect Care work, including travel and meetings outside regular hours.Ability to travel within the province of Alberta.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications in management, leadership, or change management (e.g., PROSCI).Strong working knowledge of clinical services, information technology, and organizational systems.Connect Care experience preferred.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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