Grampians Health (GH) and St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) are working in collaboration to implement Victoria’s first shared patient record across rural, regional and metropolitan Victoria. The YourEMR Program aims to deliver a comprehensive digital patient record across ambulatory, inpatient and community services at both organisations. To achieve this, GH & SVHM will be employing an EMR program team to design, build and implement an EMR across both organisations.
About the Role
The Chief Allied Health Information Officer (CAHIO) will be responsible for the engagement of Allied Health staff in the establishment of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM).
In collaboration with Allied Health leadership, the CAHIO will assist supporting the Allied Health workforce in preparing for the implementation of an EMR, with a focus on workflow design, complex decision making and change management. The CAHIO will ensure the Allied Health workforce remain engaged throughout the duration of the YourEMR program and successfully adopt the new tools.
This is a Grade 4 Allied Health role.
Your Contribution
Tertiary qualifications in an Allied Health discipline;
Current AHPRA registration as an Allied Health professional;
Minimum 5 years working in a senior Allied Health role;
A sound understanding of Clinical Informatics and Analytics;
High-level analytical and problem-solving skills;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); and
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams, managing competing priorities and deadlines.
What we Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Ready to Apply?
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
Employment is subject to pre‑employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
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At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https /www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
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The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
