Specialist Quality and Safety Saskatoon

Position #: 194087

Expected Start Date: December 02, 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: The Safety Consultant is accountable for the application of safety practices & standards to protect, promote & maintain the health & safety of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). Responsible for the implementation of the SHA Management System that supports the existing Safety Program. Responsible to ensure consistent application of all patient & staff safety legislation/regulations/practices/quality improvement methodologies/client concern handling. Expectation to maintain quality & safety as outlined in the SHA Quality & Safety Plan & support the deployment & replication of the SHA Management System. Support functions & duties related to Patient & Staff Safety/Quality Improvement/Concern Handling. Participate & lead efforts to link with key stakeholders to support safety & continuous quality improvement at all levels of the organization. The Consultant may also support project teams. Effectively work with staff/leaders/physicians to integrate best practices & standards.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in a discipline related role in the specific department/area/program
• Experience in health care

Education:

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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