Position # : 9004097
Expected Start Date: October 15, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Executive Director Office - Continuing Care - Provincial
Type: Full time regular
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
Job Description: 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

Lean improvement training/certification is an asset.

Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Advanced - Collaborative skills

Advanced - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Advanced - Project management skills

Advanced - Organizational skills

Advanced - Computer skills

Advanced - Planning skills

Advanced - Communication skills

Advanced - Demonstrates leadership skills

Advanced - Facilitation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Analytical thinking and the ability to assist others to recognize key issues

Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values

Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan

Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.

Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety

Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

Other Information

Travel within Saskatchewan

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Specialist - Continuing Care (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatchewan