Specialist

Position #: 204814

Expected Start Date: October 14, 2024

Union: OOS

Facility: TBD

City/Town: TBD- Provincial.

Department: Provincial Clinical Networks

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 15 shifts of 7.5 hours per 3 weeks

Job Description:

Clinical Practice Support & Standardization Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Clinical Standards portfolio.
As part of the Provincial Clinical Networks team, the Specialist will assist in transforming evidence into practice and decrease variation in care standards by leading SHA practice support processes (such as pathways, clinical standards and procedures, order sets, medical directives, advanced practices, communities of practice, patient education, clinical forms, and protocols).

The Specialist uses expertise in professional practice principles to assess and provide consultation on professional practice issues such as scopes of practice and models of care, particularly during innovations, in collaboration with professional practice managers and senior leaders.

They will employ implementation science methods to assess practice change plans. They will strengthen Provincial Clinical Network projects by embedding evidence-based implementation strategies into initiatives for feasibility, viability, and sustained positive practice change.

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in a senior clinical and/or corporate role
• 3-5 years recent exp. in project management, quality improvement, facilitation

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in professional clinical field

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan