27 Oct
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Saskatchewan Health Authority
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Saskatoon
27 Oct
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Saskatoon
Description
Position #: 9004644
Expected Start Date: November 16, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Regina
Department: Patient Safety and Client Concerns Regina
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
: Reporting to the Manager, Patient Safety & Client Concerns, the Patient Safety Specialist leads strategic, tactical, and operational patient safety initiatives across SHA. The role oversees the identification, investigation, analysis, trending, and reporting of patient safety incidents, including Critical Incidents. Working with patients, families, physicians, and operational leaders, the Specialist facilitates incident management processes, develops actions to reduce recurrence, and ensures compliance with legislative and reporting requirements.
The position monitors and interprets patient safety legislation, standards, and initiatives, providing expert advice and strategic direction to leadership.
Responsibilities include leading SHA-wide policy and procedure development, maintaining the patient safety management system, and consulting with leaders and affiliate organizations on evidence-based best practices. Using critical thinking, human factors analysis, and Just Culture principles, the Specialist promotes learning, accountability, and continuous improvement in patient safety.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- 3-5 years' experience in a related area
Education
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Licensed, and in valuable standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
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📌 Patient Safety Specialist - Regina (Saskatoon)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatoon