Nursing Informatics Coordinator, Nursing Professional Practice

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts.

What you will do

The Nursing Informatics Coordinator provides support, advice and guidance regarding nursing professional practice and education. Responsibilities include:

Act as the liaison/designated expert on all Epic (electronic health record) matters for all nursing areas including but not limited to inpatient units, ambulatory care areas, emergency department and surgical areas.
Function as a knowledgeable practitioner, and as a consultant, educator, and evaluator to maintain and improve system services of Epic for nurses at TOH.
Provide support, advice, consultation, and guidance regarding nursing professional practice matters as they related to Epic for maximum use and efficiency of the system.
Ensure all documentation and workflows meet College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Standards of Practice.
Collaborate with TOH stakeholders and regional partners stakeholders for nursing Epic decisions, changes, problem solving, workflows and build.
Provide communication to nurses regarding Epic functionality.
Provide advice and consultation on nursing practice issues as identified by clinical nurses, managers, directors, chief nurse executive.
Plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate nursing education and professional development initiatives.

What you will bring

Master's Degree or master's post graduate certificate
Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Five (5) years of clinical experience, demonstrating progressive leadership
Five (5) years in health management, professional practice, research or education
Detailed understanding and working knowledge of Epic
Experience in project/program management
In-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework for nurses in Ontario and the application of CNO Standards of Practice
Knowledge of quality improvement tools and methods
Knowledge of change management and adult education principle
Organizational, time management and planning skills
Troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to anticipate and creatively respond to changing priorities and unforeseen opportunities.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, including the ability to lead and facilitate change
Facilitation, collaboration, and coaching skills.

You will stand out with:

Epic certificate (Analyst, Principal Trainer);
Nursing informatics degree/certificate.

What you can expect from us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.