Quality Improvement Specialist

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in Prince Albert is seeking a Safety Consultant to apply safety practices and lead the SHA Management System deployment across the organization. The role focuses on protecting health and safety and exceeding minimum standards while partnering with stakeholders.

Reporting to the Manager Quality & Safety North, the position requires a Bachelor’s degree, a valid license where applicable, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree required in a relevant field.
• Experience leading teams and projects in safety or quality.
• Strong knowledge of safety legislation and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply safety practices and standards to protect staff and patients.
• Implement the SHA Management System to support the safety program.
• Ensure consistent application of health and safety regulations and quality improvement methodologies.
• Support deployment and replication of safety systems across the organization.

Skills

Critical thinking

System transformation

Analytical skills

Lead by example

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Nursing acceptable

Bachelor of Commerce acceptable

Bachelor of Health Care Administration acceptable

Job description

Position #: 9014358

Expected Start Date: November 09, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: Quality Improvement - Saskatoon/North

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 15 shifts of 7.5 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager Quality & Safety North, the Safety Consultant is accountable for the application of safety practices and standards to protect, promote and maintain the health & safety of the SHA. The incumbent is also responsible for the implementation of the SHA Management System that would support the existing Safety Program, with the intent of exceeding minimum standards in Health & Safety. The Safety Consultant is a key role within the SHA Quality & Safety portfolio. The Consultant is responsible to ensure consistent application of all patient and staff safety legislation, regulations and practices, quality improvement methodologies and client concern handling. The position is expected to maintain quality and safety as outlined in the SHA Quality & Safety Plan and support the deployment and replication of the SHA Management System throughout the organization.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in leading teams and project management

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor of Commerce is acceptable
• Bachelor of Health Care Administration is acceptable

Competencies

• Critical thinking skills
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Analytical skills
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to and implement change

Other Information

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