Patient And Staff Safety Consultant

Closure Date: April 7, 2025 11:59PM CST

Position #: 159609

Union: Out of Scope

Bargaining Unit: OOS - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency T&C

City/Town: Regina

Facility: SCA - Population Health

Department: Quality, Safety & Strategy - Safety

Type: Full-time regular

Expected Start Date: May 13, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: In a 1 week rotation : 5 shift(s) of 7.5 hours

Salary: $35.4108 to $46.0338 (2 step range)

Reporting to the Provincial Manager, Patient and Staff Safety, the Patient and Staff Safety Consultant (Safety Consultant) is accountable for, and is the Agency’s subject matter expert in, the application of safety principles to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of Agency employees and the patients/clients the organization services, as well as for coordinating the administrative function of the Agency’s overall Patient and Staff Safety Program.  The Patient and Staff Safety Program encompasses four key programs: occupational health and safety (OH&S), emergency preparedness and management (EP), infection prevention and control (IPC), and employee health and wellness. 

The Safety Consultant is the agent of the Agency in directing compliance with all relevant legislative requirements, accreditation and other applicable standards.  The Safety Consultant contributes to the physical and mental well-being and the productive work performance of all staff members through the development, administration and evaluation of a comprehensive Safety Program throughout the Agency. 

The Safety Consultant will provide leadership and direction in safety practices by assisting Agency managers and staff, committee members and departments/divisions in developing health and safety, emergency preparedness, and infection prevention and control processes, structures and activities that meet their specific requirements and comply with applicable legislation. The goal of these activities is to control risk, preserve Agency resources and promote safe environments for staff work and patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree/certification in Occupational Health & Safety, Emergency Management or Infection Prevention and Control is preferred.  An equivalent combination of education and experience in OH&S will be considered. Where this is not complete, the successful candidate is required to complete the course/program within two years of date of hire. 
• Experience within a health care facility, along with practical expertise in occupational health and safety, emergency management or infection prevention and control, is preferred.  Consideration will also be given to practical experience gained in other industries.

SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills to promote patient and staff safety awareness and deliver education programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong human relations skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.
• Capable of conducting investigations in a thorough and objective manner.
• Proficiency working in a computer-based environment using Windows, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and other applications.