Patient Safety Specialist

1 day ago

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada HealthCareersInSask Full time US$65,000 - US$120,000 per year

Position #:

Expected Start Date: December 15, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: TBD

Department: Patient Safety and Client Concerns – Rural

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Quality & Safety, the Patient Safety Specialist supports the SHA in the identification, analysis, trending and reporting of safety events, patient safety concerns and in developing program / service improvement actions and specific initiatives related to improving the quality and safety of care and services, as well as increasing patient and family involvement in safety reporting and follow up. 

  The Patient Safety Specialist facilitates the development of recommendations and actions to mitigate risk and recurrence with operational ownership, ensures legislative requirements are met, develops clinical safety policies and safety reporting, maintains the Critical Incident database, supports the development of patient safety reporting processes and databases, and provides SHA employee safety education and training. 

Experience

  • 3-5 years' experience in a related area 

Education

  • Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
  • Ability to maintain alignment with strategic priorities
  • Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
  • Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
  • Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
  • Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse groups
  • Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
  • Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
  • Committed to delivering on patient, family and community-centred care
  • Has demonstrated ability to coach ,mentor and develop others
  • Ability to articulate mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward.
  • Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.

Other Information

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license
  • Travel within Saskatchewan 
  • No guaranteed Hours
  • Location TBD based on successful candidates preference

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