Safety Consultant

Position #: 193669

Expected Start Date: October 01, 2024

Union: OOS

Facility: Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital

City/Town: Moose Jaw

Department: Director Office - Quality and Safety - Rural

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Job Description: Reporting to the Staff Safety Manager Rural, the Safety Consultant is accountable for the application of staff safety practices and standards to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Consultant is responsible to ensure consistent application of all staff safety legislation, regulations and practices by using quality improvement methodologies. The position is expected to maintain safety as outlined in the SHA Staff Safety Strategy plan and support the deployment and replication of these plans. The consultant will participate in and lead efforts to link in with key partners to support safety and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization. To be successful, the Consultant must effectively work with staff and leaders to integrate best practices and standards.

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Advanced - Verbal communication skills
• Advanced - Written Communication Skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Project management skills
• Basic - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated effective change agent with exceptional people building skills
• Ability to develop programs
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
• Ability to identify root cause of issues and develop/recommend solutions
• Translate strategic direction into operational plans in a complex environment
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Has knowledge of CBAs, and organizational policies and procedures
• Ability to work within time pressured environments
• Proven knowledge and experience in policy development
• Good knowledge of health & safety programs and legislation
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards and application of such
• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people
• Has knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan
• Incumbent will be required to keep current in developments in legislation
• Or field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• This positions is responsible for providing support to Network SW 3 and 6
• Experience within a health care facility
• Practical expertise in this specialty area is preferred
• Experience with Project Management and advanced Microsoft Excel are an asset
• Consideration will be given to practical experience gained in other industries
• Attain organizational goals via SHA-Management System/Quality Improvement tools
• Create methods to engage stakeholders reducing resistance/facilitate change
• Provide leadership to local/provincial teams to access readiness for replication
• Position will be based in Rosetown or Kindersley pending successful applicant
• For more information on the city of Moose Jaw please visit https://moosejaw.ca/
• Influence the success of system wide improvement activity