Digital Innovation Analyst

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available 

About the Role

This is a Permanent Full Time position within the EMR Digitial Innovation Team.

As the Digital Innovation Analyst you will be responsible for build improvements of the EMR for clinical staff at RCH. You will be proficient in one EMR application, with a developing knowledge of other EMR applications. The work of the Innovation Analysts will be driven by the Digital Innovation plan, the EMR 'improvements' requests from end users, information gathered from departments and wards by the Digital Innovation Team and other sources. 

You will work collaboratively with members of the Digital Innovation Team, RCH subject matter experts to design, build, test the improvements and assist to implement, with guidance from the Digital Innovation teams.

What you'll achieve:

• Perform analysis of workflows, enhancement requests and other technical issues associated with the EMR and develop functional and technical solutions that reflect an in-depth understanding of the user’s requirements
• Configure, build, test and perform system maintenance tasks to ensure the EMR is available, current and well maintained
• Assist and advise the Digital Innovation Team in relation to best way to use new build and improvements
• Provide multiple solutions to problems identified and communicate options with stakeholders and agree a way forward

Your skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in related field, or several years’ experience
• Use and knowledge of an Electronic Medical Record system in a health care setting Experience and understanding of RCH clinical workflows is preferred through end user proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to engage and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Discounted on-site car parking

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities,  surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background,  all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 6 June 2024