Specialist Staff Safety

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Staff Safety, the Staff Safety Specialist provides consultation, development & implementation of a variety of resource options for safety and injury prevention which are in alignment with the organization strategic plan, goals & values. This position ensures workplace incidents are fully investigated, that the data is analyzed, trends identified and corrective actions are appropriate and completed by managers and supervisors. In addition, this position provides ongoing consultation with SHA departments utilizing department safety plan frameworks guided by the SHA Management System in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health (SASWH) Safety Management System.

Requirements

• Experience in leading teams and project management
• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Health Care Administration is acceptable
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
• Bachelor of Commerce is acceptable
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care
• Ability to lead and coach others

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation, development & implementation of a variety of resource options for safety and injury prevention which are in alignment with the organization strategic plan, goals & values.
• Ensures workplace incidents are fully investigated, that the data is analyzed, trends identified and corrective actions are appropriate and completed by managers and supervisors.
• Provides ongoing consultation with SHA departments utilizing department safety plan frameworks guided by the SHA Management System in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health (SASWH) Safety Management System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level