Communications Lead- Georgian Bay Information Network (GBIN)

POSITION TITLE : COMMUNICATIONS LEAD

DEPARTMENT : GEORGIAN BAY INFORMATION NETWORK (GBIN)

LOCATION : BRIGHTSHORES

UNION : NON-UNION

STATUS : PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (0.5 FTE) – UP TO 24 MONTHS

CLOSING DATE : AUGUST 9, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

The seven health-partners in the Georgian Bay Information Network (GBIN) recognize that a major, system-wide clinical transformation is needed to achieve high quality patient care, with evidence based integrated technology solutions across the system. This clinical transformation will meet information needs of both the health partners and the region. GBIN, a shared Health Information System, will support the “patient centered, clinically aligned, digitally transformed care” vision identified by the partners’ clinical leadership.

The Communication Lead works under the direction of the Change Manager. They “own” external communications between the core implementation team and interested parties. They are the central point of communication, maintaining a common vision, plan, and goal across all components of the project. They will work closely with the Change Manager and Project Director. The Communication Lead may work with local correspondents to customize communications to specific stakeholder groups or regional audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Post-secondary education in communications, journalism, public relations or other related areas
• Professional experience in corporate communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with HIS implementations
• Communicate with people effectively
• Provide consistent communication to the project team
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes