Senior Specialist, Clinical Informatics

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority in Duncan, BC seeks a Senior Specialist, Clinical Informatics to lead the transformation of enterprise-wide clinical systems and translate clinical data across the care continuum.

Reporting to the Director, you will collaborate with senior leadership, clinicians and IT staff to advance evidence-based practice, support the Electronic Health Record rollout, and ensure safety and quality through change management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related health discipline (e.g., Nursing, Health Information Science).
• Minimum seven years in a health care environment with clinical IT leadership experience.
• Experience integrating computer technologies into clinical practice and data architecture.
• Proven change management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead major regional clinical systems initiatives and inform strategic direction.
• Drive integration of computer technologies and clinical change initiatives.
• Support automation and enhancement of evidence-based practice and EHR access.
• Coordinate with Nurse informaticists, analysts and teams across sites.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Clinical informatics

Data architecture

Change management

Team leadership

Self-motivation

Education

Master's degree in a related health discipline

Job description

Senior Specialist, Clinical Informatics - (235445)

Duncan Norcross & Drinkwater Road (DNDR) - Duncan, BC V9L 6C5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp NON-Contract> 6 Months

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$55.46 - $79.72

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 28 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Aug. 20 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Director or designate, the Senior Specialist works in collaboration with Senior Leadership, Clinical Leaders, Service and Program Managers and Directors, physicians, and staff across Island Health care sectors and other health authorities to lead and promote the transformation of complex, enterprise wide clinical systems change and the overall translation of clinical data across the continuum of care.

As an integral member of a regional multi-disciplinary team, the Senior Specialist leads and informs major, complex regional initiatives, the integration of computer and communications technologies and clinical change initiatives that result in the automation and/or enhancement of evidence-based practice, access to patient/client information and clinical documentation via the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The Senior Specialist works to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, accountability and sustainability of clinical initiatives that assist in the successful transitioning to a fully integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR) throughout Island Health programs and services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a related health discipline such as Nursing, Health Information Science, or patient care/clinical related specialty and a minimum of seven (7) years' experience in a health care environment, including extensive experience leading the integration of computer technologies in clinical practice, regional policy and practice development and in establishing integrated clinical/systems environment through clinical change management methodologies, and clinical data architecture across the care continuum.

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Knowledge and skills related to clinical data architecture, data integrity, and translation of data across care sectors and services resulting in a fully integrated electronic health record.
• Demonstrated knowledge of new trends in clinical practice and information systems.
• 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 and as part of a team.
• Change oriented and possesses an attitude of continuous improvement.
• Self motivated, able to work with minimal direct supervision, and has a demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a self-directed manner.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to coach, facilitate and lead others.

The salary range for this position is $108,147 (min) to $135,184 (midpoint) to $155,461(max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the opening of Quw’utsun Valley Hospital / Quw’utsun Hulitun-ew’t-hw. This position supports Operational Readiness for clinical technologies in alignment with the project schedule. The role liaises across multiple teams; facilitates knowledge transfer; monitors technical build progression; supports test script development; and contributes to testing and validation events. The role provides direction to the supporting team of Nurse informaticists and Project Analysts assigned to Operational Readiness activities.