An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic EMR Communication Advisor  to join the Public Affairs team at Northern Health.  

Northern Health plans to implement an integrated EMR System with the Vision ‘One patient’ ‘One integrated record’ and with the purpose to optimise the quality and safety of our patient care. Northern Health is planning for the EMR deployment to be in place by mid-2022 which will bring us to a level 5+ HIMSS EMRAM scale of EMR adoption.

The role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic communications professional to work on a large complex project to plan and implement communication and marketing activities to support the successful delivering of the EMR program at NH.  

As the Communication Advisor for the EMR Program you will report to the manager of Public Affairs and assist with the development and implementation of an overarching communication strategy to support the EMR program. Working with the EMR team you will be responsible for;

·      Developing and implementing communication and marketing activities that meet the needs of NH’s wide range of stakeholders,

·      Creating a timely and engaging news cycle for the EMR program, which aligns with the program’s phases, overarching communication strategy and change approach

·      Ensuring consistent communication across a range of channels, including local intranet, social media, website, e-newsletter and others identified in the communications strategy

In the first instance this role is a part time fixed term position at 48 hours per fortnight for approximately two years.

About you:

•  A tertiary qualification in communications or related discipline
•  Proven experience in the implementation of large-scale communication programs, ideally within a healthcare setting or as part of a large change transformation project
•  Demonstrated ability to advise on and implement communication plans to achieve organisational objectives

We can offer:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, and our online library.

Work with us! Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

About Northern Health

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming a place to be!

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please contact Elspeth Fink-Jensen, EMR Change Manager on Elspeth.FinkJensen@nh.org.au

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.