REGIONAL MANAGER, HOSPITALS & LONG-TERM CARE SYSTEMS

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a Regional Manager, Hospitals & Long-Term Care Systems with management and leadership experience to join our Information Management Information Technology & Biomedical Engineering department.

The Regional Manager, Hospitals & Long-Term Care Systems is responsible for the planning, functionality and lifecycle of Clinical Information Systems (CIS) used to manage operations and deliver care in Northern Health (NH) hospitals and long-term care (LTC) homes. These systems are used by providers, nurses, allied health professionals, support staff, and operational managers. The Manager is the regional liaison between clinical leaders, Information Management Information Technology (IMIT), Biomedical Engineering, vendors and partners, ensuring that CIS services are in accordance with NH practices and strategic goals. The position manages IMIT staff, projects, services and relationships. The position is a health informatics leader, working in consultation with stakeholders to advance healthcare transformation. They utilize the framework of people, processes and technology to improve rural health spaces and services.

Starting salary will be approximately from $108,147 to $135,184 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, Nursing, Health Information Sciences or Business Administration.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience with information systems including a minimum of two (2) years in a project management, technical supervision or management role.
• Previous experience leading or managing enterprise systems in a complex multi-site environment, preferably integrated electronic health record based hospital information systems.
• Successful record of leading and managing large, high profile implementation projects.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated successful leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge of Clinical Information Systems, Application Life Cycle and ITIL methodologies.
• Knowledge of information and knowledge management principles including but not limited to areas of information sharing, quality and FOIPPA privacy legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and implement new information systems.
• Flexibility to manage changing priorities and scope of work.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical and/or clinical issues to non-technical or non-clinical users with a high degree of comprehension.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships and work with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver defined results working under pressure and on concurrent projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make presentations to groups.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people through information system and work flow changes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Proficiency in Office Systems (i.e. Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio).
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Northern Health’s geographic region.

Where you will be working:
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More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants