Clinical Informatics Specialist

Mō mātou | About us

St George's Hospital - Excellence in Innovation:

This is your opportunity to work at a hospital where cutting-edge technology meets clinical excellence, and every day offers the chance to make a real difference. Welcome to St George’s Hospital in Christchurch, an Incorporated Society and registered Charity, operated by and for the people of Canterbury.  We’re home to 13 state-of-the-art operating theatres, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cancer Care Centre and Eye Care Centre.  Our multidisciplinary teams perform a broad spectrum of procedures, from routine surgeries to highly specialised and complex cases, with dedicated ICU and HDU facilities ensuring the best care for our patients.

At St George’s Hospital, we are on a mission to be a centre of excellence in healthcare within a culture of caring where patients choose to be treated and professionals aspire to work.  We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  We promote equity, diversity, and inclusion of all communities we serve, and who are represented in our workforce.

Are you ready to be part of a passionate, innovative, and supportive team that is shaping the future of healthcare? Join us and take your career to the next level.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

We are committed to developing our fabulous team and offer a range of fantastic benefits and opportunities including:

• A nurturing and collaborative workplace where team members feel valued, connected, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally.
• Extensive robotic program – investment in latest technology
• Amazing opportunities for professional, personal, clinical and leadership development
• Very competitive remuneration packages
• St George’s provides indemnity insurance for all colleagues
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Option of secure subsidised onsite parking
• Immediate Income Protection and Life Insurance
• Relocation contribution may be considered
• Discount at our on-site café and pharmacy
• A supportive and welcoming workplace that values your well-being — including a Christmas closure (annual leave used), so you can enjoy quality rest and time with your family and friends.

Mō te tūnga | About our Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Informatics professional to join us in this part time role (0.6 FTE).  You will support the effective delivery and maintenance of the clinical information systems we use to enable the hospital to continue to be innovative and responsive to evolving clinical and business needs.  You will be part of a team evaluating health information systems, participating in design, review and recommendations. You will work alongside clinical teams to translate frontline needs into practical system improvements, support implementation and adoption, troubleshoot issues, and ensure our clinical information systems enable safe, efficient, high-quality patient care.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Essential skills/experience for the role:

You will be an NZ Registered health professional with a current practicing certificate that allows you to practice in New Zealand.  You will also have:

• Post graduate education related to digital health or relevant health services management or be working towards achieving this
• Clinical experience
• Experience leading or participation in the implement of change in a clinical setting
• The ability to work autonomously
• Proactive and innovative approach to your work
• Excellent supportive, engaging and positive team skills
• Be an excellent communicator and facilitator
• Be able to work with all our Hospital teams in all aspects of our service

Tono ināianei | Apply now

All applications must be submitted through our website.  Please note in your application which specialty are you have expertise in.

Click on 'Apply for this job' and follow the online application process. For a copy of the full position, please visit the careers section of our website www.stgeorges.org.nz/careers/vacancies

Applicants must be a New Zealand resident or have a current New Zealand work permit. A copy of your current New Zealand work permit status must be attached to your CV.

For more information please contact: Erin Bensley – [email protected]

We encourage your early application as we are reviewing applications ahead of the closing date.  This date is therefore subject to change.