Manager - Post Anesthesic Recovery

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority invites a qualified leader to oversee the PAC, Same Day Admission, Day Surgery, and PACU. Reporting to the Director of Pre and Post Operative Care in Saskatoon, the Manager will align operations with SHA goals and drive a client-centered, collaborative culture.

The role requires cross-functional leadership, development of operational plans, and partnerships with system and community partners to advance patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Five years of leadership experience.
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field.
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable.
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• The Manager, PAC, Same Day Admission, Day Surgery, PACU leads and coordinates operations to connect with SHA goals.
• Partner with system leaders and community partners to support operations.
• Develop operational and business plans, cascade, monitor, report and adjust as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Financial skills

Communication skills

Leads by example

Education

Health-related undergraduate degree or diploma

Nursing undergraduate degree or diploma

Tools

LEAN management system

Job description

Position #: 146776

Expected Start Date: November 30, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: St. Pauls Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Post-Anesthetic Recovery Room

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

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 Manager, PAC, Same Day Admission, Day Surgery, PACU is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to the Director of Pre and Post Operative Care, Saskatoon, the Manager is responsible for creating operational lines of sight that connect to the goals and objectives of the SHA. The Manager supports strategy through the development and execution of operational and business plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction of same. The Manager demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client‑centric culture. The Manager must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Manager will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Five (5) years leadership experience

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing

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

• Advanced - Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Computer skills
• Advanced - Analytical skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Advanced - Financial skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in leadership strategies
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards

Other Information

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