Specialist

Position #: 195043

Expected Start Date: February 03, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: TBD

Department: Quality Assurance-Continuous & Quality Improv

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 31, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: shifts of 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 various 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

• Five (5) years progressive leadership experience

Education

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

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan