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Location

Saskatoon, SK | Canada

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Job description

Job Description

The Acute Care Surgical Services portfolio Continuous Improvement Consultant reports to the Director of Surgical Services and takes the lead in quality improvement strategies. The positon provides leadership, development and implementation support and teaching for Surgical Services, with a strong link to provincial direction as identified in the Acute Surgical Services strategic goals. Key areas of responsibility include the support of selected standards within operational areas impacted by improvement activities, including supporting measures, methodologies and outcomes as identified in the provincial plan for Surgical Services. This position will support the Surgical Services portfolio in Regina and Saskatoon and as such must demonstrate through personal commitment, support for the strategies, values, culture and beliefs of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The incumbent must support innovation and contribute to a positive working climate which is client centric.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Degree in one of the Health Sciences Professions or Equivalent work experience and education. Masters preferred
• Valid Class 5 Driver's license

Experience
Five years' experience in facilitating groups in planning, evaluation and quality improvement.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in quality improvement methodology & tools including LEAN, group facilitation, program evaluation, change and performance management.
• Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan along with an understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan
• Must possess ability to operate a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet and word processing applications, normal office equipment, video camera and other imaging equipment used in support of Kaizen activities.

Other Information

• SHA and unions continue to work through scope discussions. There is potential some positions currently OOS may transition inscope in the future however it is unknown if this position will be impacted
• Travel within the province of Saskatchewan may be required

Additional Information

Please provide a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Geographic Location: Saskatoon
Expected Start Date: March 14, 2024
FTE: 1.00

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