Job Description

Position # 9011593

Expected Start Date: May 29, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Office - Clinical Integration NW 2

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

CC CI Improvement Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Integrated Northern Health portfolio. The Specialist will lead and sustain improvements in purposeful rounding, restraint management, falls prevention and injury reduction and other Continuing Care (CC) priorities. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that the best leading and evidence-based practices are used to provide high quality, safe care. Provides on -site education to nursing teams to build capacity and create a positive, supportive care environment for residents and staff. Collaborates on development of policy and procedure for CC. Seeks out best, leading and evidenced based practices for implementation within the care team. Role model culture change and resident directed care within CC. Conduct audits to evaluate nursing department effectiveness and compliance with standards, regulations, policy and procedures; provides recommendations for corrective actions; works with the nursing team to address areas of concern.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3-5 years experience in Long Term Care, Rehabilitation or Geriatric Services

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing

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

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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

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.