About the Opportunity

One Person One Record (OPOR) is a vision and strategy for health in Nova Scotia. It will provide a foundation for improved health system governance, integration of patient information across the care continuum, and standardized processes and practices. This strategy contains multiple projects.

OPOR Clinical Information System (OPOR-CIS) is the replacement of the three existing hospital information systems with a core clinical information system while simplifying the clinical systems environment and enabling it to be extended into the community.

OPOR Clinical Standardization, CIS design and adoption is the organizational focus on implementing governance, evidence informed best practice and standardization. This work supports the overall OPOR Strategy and is foundational for the implementation of OPOR-CIS.

OPOR Clinical Standardization, design and adoption represents a coordinated approach to the development and delivery of provincially adjudicated clinician developed clinical standardization.

The IWK and NSHA’s One Person One Record (OPOR) Program provides facilitation and support to the deliver the OPOR Clinical Standardization and Implementation project.

The Clinical Interprofessional Lead is a key member of the team holding both subject matter expertise, as well as key competencies related to project oversight and team management to ensure achievement of both portfolio and broader NSHA & IWK goals related to OPOR.

The lead will support interprofessional, multi-organizational teams and numerous working groups responsible for the development, adjudication and implementation of evidence informed best practice and standardization within the OPOR Program.

About the Opportunity Continued

The Clinical Interprofessional Lead is responsible for providing oversight for the development of clinical standardization and process to support the implementation clinical standards and documentation . The Clinical lead leads clinical care process design and reviews activities across the IWK and NSHA to ensure maximum benefits and enhancements are achieved.

The lead independently addresses issues and makes decisions of moderate complexity with little or no supervision, delivers clear communication and documentation of complex concepts and issues across the organizations.

Responsibilities

• Leading the analysis and dissemination of best practice standards and content. This includes but not limited too:
◦Best practice guidelines
◦Clinical documentation
◦Required organizational practice
◦Policy
• Clearly communicating with direct care providers staff and senior leadership across the IWK and NSHA
• Facilitating consensus and decision making across broad stakeholder groups
• Being organized, outcomes driven, preparing work packages and decision documents for review by stakeholder/working groups
• Having the ability to understand and support system level impacts and decisions while narrowing focus to translate and communicate stakeholder impact effectively
• Other duties as required to support OPOR clinical standardization & Implementation

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Undergraduate degree in a health related field required, consideration may be given to those with appropriate training and work experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a clinical environment required
• Experience in a primary health care setting preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the implementation of evidence-based practice in a clinical setting
• Demonstrated leadership in clinical and policy change
• Broad knowledge of the applicable standards of practice and guidelines for clinical care
• Broad knowledge of clinical process, workflows, clinical services delivery and patient/client satisfaction, with the ability to apply systems and critical thinking
• Demonstrates strategic, creative and strong analytical and organizational skills
• Uses effective leadership, facilitation, communication and negotiation abilities to achieve consensus, resolve conflict, achieve desired outcomes and address potential barriers to success
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute plans and ensure timelines are met while working with a variety of stakeholders
• Exercises initiative, self-direction and problem solving abilities to identity gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Demonstrated ability to utilize current computer applications (Microsoft Office, etc.) and computerized health care application(s)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean or related process improvement principles
• Project Management and change management certification would be considered an asset
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Provincial travel will be required as part of this role

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time Position; 75 Hours Biweekly

Compensation and Incentives

$38.79 - $48.48 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.