LEAD, DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION

Position Summary
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a Lead, Digital Documentation with leadership experience to join Northern Health.

Reporting to the Director, Health Information Management (HIM) and Information Governance (IG) the Lead, Digital Documentation, works closely with SaferCare and IMIT Leads, Informatics Specialists, Medical Leads and HIM to create and sustain an optimized environment for efficient, integrated, and high-quality clinical and medical documentation. The Lead works with digital health, clinical and medical staff providers to achieve service objectives regarding digital clinical and medical documentation tools and methods. The Lead applies the Canadian HIM lifecycle framework, information governance and health information standards, utilizing effective communications and leadership approaches, within the designated area of responsibility, to achieve objectives and key results. The Lead enables documentation within clinical and health information systems that address all stages of the HIM lifecycle. The Lead participates in change request and decision-making processes and in various governance committees, where appropriate, such as those supporting clinical transformation projects and the Northern Health information governance framework. The Lead recommends and develops relevant policies, procedures, reference artifacts, and learning materials.

The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Northern Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

Qualfications
• A level of education, training, experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Science, Health Information Management, Health or Medical Sciences, or a related discipline and five (5) years of recent related experience including progressive experience in leading change initiatives in a complex matrix environment. Certification in change management from a recognized body (i.e. PROSCI) is preferred. Active professional licensure or registration is maintained as appropriate.
• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of the concepts and underlying principles of cultural safety and cultural humility.
• Strong documentation skills and demonstrated ability to develop detailed business or technical documentation, training aides and how-to documents, and track work activities or issues documentation.
• Strong understanding of clinical or health information documentation and how these are created, managed, used and shared within the health system.
• Intermediate computer skills and ability to work comfortably with spreadsheets, presentations, diagramming and word processing software (e.g. Microsoft 365 office applications).
• Comprehensive knowledge of change management methodologies, theory, and practice including the application in healthcare settings.
• Ability to foster innovation throughout complex evolutionary change.
• Ability to see connections between issues, events, and data points and to think clearly around complex systems, bridging community issues and regional and provincial activities.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to foster collaborative partnerships using a team approach.
• High level of motivation and a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:
Community:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health
Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. 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, 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:
• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• 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