Director, Information Technology, Full Time, Information Management & Technology

Providing vision and strategic leadership, the Director is responsible for the management, development and implementation of information management and information technology initiatives in the organization, to support the organization’s programs, services and strategic initiatives. Aligned with the Mission, Vision and Values and Ethics of Providence Care, the Director ensures promotion and enhancement of exceptional services and operations. The Director proactively implements projects and initiatives that foster a culture of continuous improvement in the delivery of quality care through effective use of available data, information and information technology and ensures close linkages with management, medical staff and other clinicians to understand and support their information and technology requirements.
Full-Time
Providence Care Hospital
Non-Union
Wage: $141,297.00 - $166.218.00
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Sciences, Business Administration, Health Administration or equivalent area from an accredited institution
Master’s degree in Health/Hospital Administration, Public Health, or Business Administration, or related field preferred
Experience in a clinical informatics role or work experience as a clinician (nurse, other discipline), preferred
Five to seven years of demonstrated recent experience functioning in a similar role and portfolio in a health care setting with hands-on experience in information management and in progressively responsible management roles for at least three years
Five to seven years of demonstrated recent experience leading large-scale electronic patient record type projects in a hospital or health care environment
Five to seven years of demonstrated recent experience managing an IT department in a hospital or health care environment including infrastructure, application and helpdesk management
Recent hands-on experience with Enterprise Information Management preferred
Project Management Professional Certificate an asset
Understanding of and knowledge with external and internal reporting requirements for sub-acute care including CIHI, LHIN and Ministry data sets
Understanding of MIS standards
Experience in a clinical informatics role or work experience as a clinician (nurse, other discipline) preferred
Position Duties & Responsibilities
Ensures continuous development, evaluation and updating of comprehensive strategies and plans for the Decision Support, Systems Support and Information Technology departments that is consistent with the strategic directions of the organization
Monitors and manages the detailed execution of the prioritized projects of the reporting departments
Leads all clinical and management informatics and information technology initiatives for the organization, including development and reporting of a corporate performance indicator infrastructure, development and implementation of a comprehensive Information, Communication and Automated technology strategy and development and implementation of an evidence-based decision making culture
Leads the recruitment of new staff for the team, working with support from Human Resources to coordinate recruitment, interviewing, hiring and orientation, as needed
Develops annual portfolio budget for approval by the President and CEO
Why Work At Providence Care Hospital
Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
State of the Art Building with on-site parking
On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails
Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process. Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.
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