IM/IT Business Systems Analyst

February 20, 2021 IT / Internet

Job Overview

Job title: IM/IT Business Systems Analyst

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description: Req ID: 105070
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance – QEII, Bethune Building – QEII
Company: NSHA
Department: IMIT Interface & Technical
Type of Employment: Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: MGMT/NON-Union
Posting Closing Date: 24-Feb-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

The IM/IT Business Analyst/ System Analyst reports to an IM/IT Manager, and is responsible for the evaluation, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support of information management and technology solutions, projects and services across NSHA, IWK and its many external clients. The IM/IT BA/SA collaborates with key clinical and business stakeholders throughout the province as the organization, in partnership with the province’s Internal Services Department and the Department of Health and Wellness, moves towards the rationalization of disparate systems and the OPOR strategy.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

Information gathering and documentation of business requirements and end user workflow impacts as they relate to IT systems and processes

Ensures IT systems and processes are implemented and maintained to support the effective and safe delivery of patient information to care providers in a variety of settings

Establish and maintain working relationships between the Clinical and Business stakeholders and IM/IT to determine appropriate IT solutions

Collaborate with other team members, vendors and clinical stakeholders

Participate in clinical IM IT projects

Complete other duties as assigned in relation to the position description

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in a Health Related discipline, or Information Technology, Consideration may be given to those with equivalent training and relevant experience

1-3 years’ experience in System Analysis, Business Analysis with Clinical Applications an asset

Experience and/or training with healthcare information systems and terminology an asset

Certification in IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management (PMP) and/or organizational change management an asset.

Ability to relay or explain issues or difficult scenarios to clinical and business staff

Working knowledge of basic systems principles, theories and concepts within healthcare

Strong knowledge of health care and technology industry best practice relating to software applications

Ability to troubleshoot and document issues and problems and implement resolution using clinical best practice knowledge of internal and/or external business issues to improve service

Experience supporting clinical application systems and related services in a complex health care organizational environment considered an asset

Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills

Experience creating summary documentation based on evaluation and analysis

Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to document and solve issues

Experience in transformational or process analysis to support change management principles

Organizational Skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Beginning January 31 2021 with an expected end date of May 2, 2022

Dates are approximate and subject to change

Salary Information

$30.0181 – 37.5228 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

Criminal Record Check
Proof of education & training certifications
Proof of any additional required qualification
Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit – MGMT/NON-Union position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.