Nursing Informatics Coordinator, Nursing

About The Ottawa Hospital- Inspired by research and driven by compassionThe 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/ShiftsDays, 8 hour shifts.
- What you will doThe 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
- 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.The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.