Quality Improvement Specialist

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Expected Start Date: November 24, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Quality Improvement - Saskatoon/North

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 23, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager Quality & Safety North, the Safety Consultant is accountable for the application of safety practices and standards to protect, promote and maintain the health & safety of the SHA. The incumbent is also responsible for the implementation of the SHA Management System that would support the existing Safety Program, with the intent of exceeding minimum standards in Health & Safety. The Safety Consultant is a key role within the SHA Quality & Safety portfolio. The Consultant is responsible to ensure consistent application of all patient and staff safety legislation, regulations and practices, quality improvement methodologies and client concern handling. The position is expected to maintain quality and safety as outlined in the SHA Quality & Safety Plan and support the deployment and replication of the SHA Management System throughout the organization. The Consultant may be assigned to support functions and duties related to Patient Safety, Staff Safety, Quality Improvement and/or Concern Handling, depending on area of need. The Consultant will participate in and lead efforts to link in with key stakeholders to support safety and continuous quality improvement at all levels of the organization. The Consultant may also be tasked with developing project teams, determining the scope of projects, establishing target dates, monitoring outcomes and providing regular updates. To be successful, the Consultant must effectively work with staff, leaders, physicians to integrate best practices and standards. The Consultant influences the success of system wide improvement and attainment of organizational goals.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in leading teams and project management

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Health Care Administration is acceptable
• Bachelor of Commerce is acceptable
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Ability to lead and coach others

Other Information

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