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Quality Improvement Specialist at Saskatchewan… · Saskatoon

ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timeSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA

Job Description

Position #: 202243

Expected Start Date: May 04, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Nursing Inpatient Administration - Resource Team

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 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: No

Job Description: The Specialist is responsible to ensure consistent application of planning and improvement tools and methodologies throughout their portfolio. The Specialist is expected to maintain strategy and improvement standards as outlined in the SHA Roadmap and Saskatoon Health Acute Care strategic plan. The focus is to organize and oversee improvement initiatives by taking a lead role in linking with key stakeholders, developing project teams, establishing target dates, monitoring outcomes, and providing regular updates for service line integration. They must effectively work with staff, leaders, physicians to integrate best practices and standards. The position varies in scope and influences the success of system-wide improvement and organizational goals. They are responsible to facilitate a quality of culture across a large diverse organization and model a consistent approach to process improvement. They must be an advocate for staff and patient safety as well as a system sustainability.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

3-5 years' experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

Advanced - Planning skills
Advanced - Facilitation skills
Advanced - Organizational skills
Project management skills
Advanced - Computer skills
Advanced - Leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to inspire and build confidence in others
Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
Analytical thinking and the ability to assist others to recognize key issues
Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan

Other Information

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

About Company

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

Company

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.