Specialist

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Coordinator is accountable for providing support in the areas of quality improvement, health information, risk management and planning. The position provides both a corporate and operational level service and may require work at multiple sites. The incumbent may lead a project team and/or may also be a member of a project team providing expertise and advice. The products of the work of this position can influence all sectors within the health authority including: clinical/ medical practice, methods for the delivery of patient care and services, patient care processes, system performance, and utilization of staff, equipment and physical space. Scope of projects under the Project Coordinator's accountability can range from local work units to system-wide initiatives, joint provincial projects or nationally led projects.

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.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration or a related Health Sciences field
• 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
• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.
• Bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

Nice To Haves

• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care

Responsibilities

• Providing support in the areas of quality improvement, health information, risk management and planning.
• Providing both a corporate and operational level service.
• May require work at multiple sites.
• May lead a project team and/or may also be a member of a project team providing expertise and advice.
• Influencing all sectors within the health authority including: clinical/ medical practice, methods for the delivery of patient care and services, patient care processes, system performance, and utilization of staff, equipment and physical space.
• Managing projects ranging from local work units to system-wide initiatives, joint provincial projects or nationally led projects.

What This Job Offers

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