Director, Professional Practice & Chief Practice Information Officer (CPIO)

Job title:

Director, Professional Practice & Chief Practice Information Officer (CPIO)

Company

Halton Healthcare

Job description

Company DescriptionHalton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.Job DescriptionJoin Halton Healthcare at a pivotal moment of transformation! We’re redefining the future of healthcare through a unified approach to integrated health services and a deep commitment to exceptional patient care. Be part of a team that’s setting new standards and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and communities.The new Director of Professional Practice & Chief Practice Information Officer (CPIO) is a strategic leadership role facilitating collaboration between clinicians, the broader health professional community and information systems/information technology.This role provides an opportunity for the successful incumbent to:

• Establish/sustain a professional practice and collaborative learning environment that supports and advances evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, maximizes each profession’s ability to achieve the full potential of their role and facilitates continuous improvement through knowledge translation.
• Bring a comprehensive understanding of healthcare issues, trends, and technology; and advise the strategic planning, management, service delivery, organization, and evaluation of standards of professional practice.
• Set a collaborative tone as you coordinate the talents of a highly committed and skilled team of Professional Practice staff to achieve the organization’s strategic plan.
• Provide leadership in the planning, delivery and optimization of information systems used in the clinical environment to promote safe, inclusive, effective, and efficient patient care.

Here’s what you will get to do:This key leadership role contributes to safe, inclusive, quality patient care by:

• Leading the integration of evidence-based practice into clinical workflows through the effective use of digital tools, supporting high-quality patient care.
• Supporting clinical teams and leaders in advancing knowledge translation, fostering continuous learning and professional development
• Assessing the clinical learning needs for the organization and creating a fulsome strategy to continue to advance professional practice for all regulated health professionals.
• Providing strategic leadership in the development of a comprehensive nursing strategy ensuring full scope of practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards;
• Ensuring maintenance of current relevant clinical competencies and leveraging opportunities to advance nursing and allied health professions.
• Combining knowledge of patient care, informatics concepts to effectively address the information and knowledge needs of healthcare professionals and patients to promote safe, inclusive, effective, and efficient use of health technologies in clinical settings.
• Provide clinical leadership in the adoption and optimization of digital health tools that support professional practice.
• Serve as a change leader by guiding the adoption of these tools, fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability to enhance clinical workflows and improve patient outcomes
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders through the organization to ensure digital health strategies are aligned with clinical and operational workflows, driving innovation and supporting effective transitions;
• Leading clinical informatics strategies in collaboration with the Information Communication & Technology (ICT) Team related to health IT procurement, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of digital health technologies;
• Working with clinical operational, clinical practice and (ICT) leaders in evaluating effectiveness of technology and workflows to support positive patient outcomes;
• Promoting Halton Healthcare as a leader in health care through the development of presentations at conferences, workshops, and papers.

QualificationsHere’s what you will need to be successful:

• Master’s degree in a regulated Health Profession
• Member in good standing of a Regulated Health Profession (required)
• Minimum 7-10 years’ clinical experience (required)
• Five (5) years increasingly responsible leadership experience in a complex health system environment, including managing people, and hospital wide initiatives.(required)
• Working knowledge of Regulated Health Professions Act, Regulatory College Standards, and related health care legislation. Involvement in relevant professional organizations
• Good understanding of hospital operations – its structure, and inter-relationships between clinical, Information Technology, and enabling departments.
• Experience implementing digital health technologies that enhance clinical workflows and professional practice is considered an asset
• Demonstrated abilities in critical thinking, change management, communication, and collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills with an ability to present to staff in all departments and at all levels considering the audience and goals.
• Proven problem-solving and organizational skills commensurate with role.
• Strong attention to detail and efficient time management skills with ability to prioritize responsibilities and lead others to prioritize to meet key objectives.
• Evidence of knowledge exchange (presentations, publications) and new knowledge development (clinical evaluation).
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Halton Healthcare’s common purpose “To Care’ and alignment with values – Compassion; Accountability; and Respect.

*You will be required to work at all Halton Healthcare sites#LI#INDAdditional InformationHours: Monday to Friday, days, subject to change based on operational requirementsSalary: Min: $70.596 ($137,610) to Max: $88.211 ($172,011)Date Posted: October 2, 2024Closing Date: November 15, 2024Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we’d like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Expected salary

Location

Oakville, ON

Job date

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:44:52 GMT

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