Specialist Digital Health Rural & North

Position #: 9002291

Expected Start Date: March 16, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Digital Health - Rural & Northern Services (North)

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.6

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 3 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Clinical Information Systems Consultant provides support and management for electronic medical records (EMR) implementations and ongoing use within the Saskatchewan Health Authority. This position is responsible for providing leadership in respect to program implementation and ensuring the EMR supports regional clinical and financial business processes for which it was designed. This position is responsible for the effective operation of the EMR, including quality assurance, auditing, application security and data integrity in relation to privacy and adherence of users to identified policy and procedures. The Clinical Information Systems Consultant works with outside vendors, eHealth, and the SHA Information Systems and departments in the installation of new EMR sites and changes or upgrades to existing systems.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Degree in Health Information Management

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Computer Science is acceptable
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor of Business Administration is acceptable

Competencies

• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills
• Advanced - Computer skills
• Project management skills
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of IT/IS infrastructure systems
• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Knowledge of HIPA
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Working knowledge of EMRs preferred, specifically Med Access
• Ability to be self motivated
• Ability to prioritize work
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Travel within Saskatchewan