Specialist Quality and Safety Saskatoon

Position #: 194086

Expected Start Date: November 04, 2024

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Occupational Health and Safety - Prevention

Type: Full-time regular

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: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager Quality & Safety, 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 Saskatchewan Health Authority (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 a discipline related role in the specific department/area/program
• Experience in health care

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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