Specialist Quality and Safety Regina

Position #: V44457

Expected Start Date: November 18, 2024

Union: OOS

Facility: Wascana Rehabilitation Centre

City/Town: Regina

Department: Quality Assurance-Continuous & Quality Improv

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 15, 2025

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: Quality Improvement Specialists are responsible for performing key functions within the Safety, Quality & Strategy portfolio. Reporting to the Quality & Safety Manager, the Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist supports a culture of quality and safety through coaching and partnering to develop the behaviors and processes of continuous improvement and safety in everyday practice across the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The position directly supports improvement of our SHA Production System (day to day delivery of service) and the coaching and implementation of the SHA Management System (assess, improve and evaluate the effectiveness of the Production System). The position varies in scope and greatly influences the success of system-wide improvement activity and attainment of Q&S and other organizational goals through QI and Lean Methodology.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3-5 years' recognized experience in a complex health care environment

Education

• Business Administration diploma (DBA)
• Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration
• Health Care Administration diploma
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree in a health related field
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/