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Specialist Quality and Safety Regina

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February 24 2025
Expected expiry date: March 3 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing,
Regina, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 42619
  • Job Category Quality
  • Posting Date 02/23/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Regina General Hospital
  • Apply Before 03/03/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: V44448

Expected Start Date: April 01, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: Quality, Safety & Strategy - Quality & Strategy

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Patient Safety Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Safety, Quality & Strategy portfolio. Reporting to the Manager of Quality & Safety, the Patient Safety Specialist supports the SHA in the identification, analysis, trending and reporting of safety events, patient safety concerns and in developing program/service improvement actions and specific initiatives related to improving the quality and safety of care and services, as well as increasing patient and family involvement in safety reporting and follow up. They facilitate the development of recommendations and actions to mitigate risk of reoccurrence with operational ownership, ensures legislative requirements are met, develops clinical safety policies and safety reporting, maintains the Critical Incident database, supports the development of patient safety reporting processes and databases. and provides SHA employee safety education and training. The Specialist demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Specialist must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Specialist will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • 3-5 years' experience in a related area

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (BScOth)
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
  • Undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
  • Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
  • Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
  • Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
  • Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
  • Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
  • Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
  • Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
  • Ability to lead and coach others
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
  • Able to balance needs/interest of diverse groups & maintain strategic priorities

Other Information

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

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.