About the role Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to perform a key role of the senior Health Information Services team, which is responsible for overall management of patient information for the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. The primary purpose of the position is to assist the Director in the management and provision of Health Information Services, and act as an expert professional consultant in the area of Health Informatics and Patient Information Systems, both within RBWH and to external agencies including Queensland Health and software vendors. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values: Provide expert advice to the Director regarding the management and provision of Health Information and Informatics Services within RBWH. Maintain a high-level of knowledge and understanding of developments in health informatics and act as an expert professional consultant across a broad array of disciplines within RBWH and to external agencies in the development, implementation and maintenance of all current and future Patient and Clinical Information Systems. Continuously monitor hospital activity against health service defined targets for a financial year and look for trends in inpatient data to identify financial risk for the RBWH year on year; Liaison with RBWH and government agency stakeholders to ensure that hospital, state and national data requirements are understood; and that appropriate systems are put in place to ensure that requirements can be met Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed. Benefits when working for us Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
