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January 28 2025
Expected expiry date: February 4 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Administration, Management,
Moose Jaw, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 38437
  • Job Category Executive Leadership and Administration
  • Posting Date 01/28/2025, 10:24 AM
  • Locations Saskatchewan Health Authority
  • Apply Before 02/04/2025, 10:59 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: V45820

Expected Start Date: February 24, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Moose Jaw

Department: Executive Director - Quality & Safety

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Quality Improvement Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Safety, Quality & Strategy portfolio. Reporting to the Quality & Safety Manager, the Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist supports a culture of quality and safety through coaching and partnering to develop the behaviors and processes of continuous improvement and safety in everyday practice across the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The position directly supports improvement of our SHA Production System (day to day delivery of service) and the coaching and implementation of the SHA Management System (assess, improve and evaluate the effectiveness of the Production System ). The position varies in scope and greatly influences the success of system-wide improvement activity and attainment of Q&S and other organizational goals through QI and Lean Methodology.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Five (5) years progressive leadership experience

Education

  • Business Administration diploma (DBA)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Health Care Administration diploma

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

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Moose Jaw please visit https://www.moosejaw.ca/
  • Travel within Saskatchewan

About Us

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.

Additional Information

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.