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Clinical Leadership Physician

2 months ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
Position Overview

The Clinical Leadership Physician will play a pivotal role in advancing Nova Scotia's integrated health record initiative, OPOR. This position involves championing change management and clinician collaboration to enhance care quality across diverse health information systems.

Key Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) and Vice President of Medicine, the Clinical Leadership Physician will:

  • Facilitate OPOR readiness and clinical practice standardization to elevate patient care quality, safety, and efficiency.
  • Engage with healthcare providers across various roles to promote effective utilization of clinical information systems.
  • Assist in developing clinical protocols and documentation standards to ensure successful adoption of digital health applications.
  • Act as a practicing physician leader, leveraging clinical information systems to enhance patient care and safety.
  • Identify training needs and support clinician education on clinical systems.
  • Utilize clinical and health data to drive service improvements and operational efficiency.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous system enhancements to maximize the benefits of clinical automation.
Deliverables
  • Assignment of Physician Leads by service area.
  • Active participation in departmental meetings as a representative.
  • Engagement in Physician Needs Assessments for clinical areas.
  • Collaboration with champions and subject matter experts.
  • Direct communication with physicians regarding inquiries and feedback.
  • Regular presentations to service areas.
  • Contribution to design sessions for clinical areas.
  • Advocacy for the One Person One Record initiative across the province.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Medical Degree is mandatory.
  • Current medical licensure is required.
  • Experience in informatics is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong listening skills to understand provider needs and recommendations.
  • Recognized as credible and visionary with a track record of achieving results.
  • Comprehensive understanding of technical issues with the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Commitment to leveraging technology to enhance patient care.
  • Thorough knowledge of regulatory and risk management requirements for clinical information systems.
  • Ability to create adaptable care pathways and order set management models.
Preferred Qualifications
  • In-depth understanding of clinical workflow challenges and capabilities.
  • Experience in clinical outcomes, patient safety, and quality management.
  • Familiarity with the routine use of clinical information systems.
  • Successful history of implementing healthcare applications.
  • Background in medical administration, informatics, or public health.
  • Expertise in data analytics and population health.
Time Commitment

Estimated at 4-6 hours per week.

Compensation Structure

Compensation will be based on deliverables.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest, including a cover letter and CV, through the designated portal. Nova Scotia Health Authority is committed to a diverse workforce and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.