Position #: 9000526

Expected Start Date: October 19, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town:TBD

Department: Executive Director Acute Care - Provincial

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

: The Specialist is responsible to ensure consistent application of planning & improvement tools & methodologies. The position is expected to maintain strategy & improvement standards as outlined in the SHA Roadmap & Strategic Plan. The focus of the Specialist is to organize & oversee improvement initiatives, taking a lead role with key stakeholders, develop project teams, determine the scope, establish target dates, monitor outcomes of the project & provide regular updates for service line integration.

The Specialist must effectively work with staff, leaders, physicians to integrate best practices & standards. The position varies in scope & influences the success of system-wide improvement & attainment of organizational goals. The Specialist is responsible to facilitate a quality of culture across a large diverse organization & model a rigorous, consistent approach to quality improvement.





The Specialist must be an advocate for staff & patient safety as well as a system sustainability.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

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

Education

- Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline

Licenses

- Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
- Lean improvement training/certification is an asset.

Competencies

- Advanced - Project management skills
- Advanced - Computer skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Demonstrates leadership skills
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Cooperative skills
- Advanced - Planning skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Facilitation skills
- Advanced - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge & Abilities

- Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
- Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
- Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan
- Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
- Analytical thinking and the ability to assist others to recognize key issues
- Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety

Other Information

- Valid Class 5 driver's license

📌 Specialist - Provincial Acute Care (Saskatchewan)
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