Position Summary

We are seeking passionate and knowledgeable individuals to join the Quinte Health team as a Clinical Extern - Electronic Medical Record Implementation. In this role, you will be responsible for educating hospital staff and teams on the implementation and utilization of our new electronic medical record (EMR), being implemented on December 6, 2024. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that all users are proficient in navigating the EMR system effectively, thereby optimizing patient care and operational efficiency within the hospital. Clinical Externs will be partnered with current Quinte Health staff in the Professional Practice department to collaborate on the creation of education resources, education of teams and socialization of workflow changes related to the new EMR.

Required

• Enrolled in a:
o Registered Nursing program (RN) and entering the 3rd or 4th year of the program
o Registered Practical Nursing program (RPN) and entering the final year of the program
o Registered Respiratory Therapy program
o Physiotherapy program
o Occupational Therapy program
o Paramedic Program and entering the 2nd year of the program
o Undergraduate Medical Program and entering the final year of the program
• High technical literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office suite and other relevant software applications
• Understanding of adult learning principles and change management principles
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, motivation and organization skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to diverse audiences in diverse settings
• Recent clinical experience at Quinte Health preferred
• Current CPR or BLS certificate
• Evidence of good academic standing including one professional or academic nursing reference

Duties

• Collaborate with the Professional Practice Team to develop and implement educational resources for various hospital departments and staff members on the functionalities and workflow changes within the Lumeo (Cerner Millenium) EMR
• Liaises with the interdisciplinary team and Professional Practice to assess training needs and educational strategies used
• Conduct engaging and interactive training sessions
• Provides ongoing support and assistance to users
• Stays updated on advancements and changes within the system with the assistance of the local and regional implementation teams

Our family of four hospitals play an integral role in improving lives and creating healthier communities. We work together as one team across our hospitals to provide local and regional health care services, and also work in partnership with our communities to improve access to high-quality care, close to home. We are incredibly fulfilled by the work that we do, and proud of our dynamic teams of staff, physicians and volunteers who care deeply about our patients, and each other. We don’t just serve our communities; we are part of them. We live here, raise our families here and, quite often, retire here in the community that we love. Quinte Health is always looking for compassionate, dedicated people to join our team. We have a wide range of exciting roles, some which involve working across more than one of our hospitals, and some which are situated at just one hospital.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength
• Required Occasionally – lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds
Mobility
• Required Constantly – standing
• Required Frequently – walking, bending/stooping
• Required Occasionally – sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling
• Required Rarely – balancing, climbing
Dexterity
• Required Frequently – forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion
• Required Occasionally – fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down)
• Required Rarely – foot action

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or humanresources@qhc.on.ca for assistance.