Associate Quality and Safety North

Position #: 193998

Expected Start Date: May 06, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Prince Albert Community Services

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: Workplace Wellness

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Quality and Safety Associate is responsible for performing key functions within the Quality And Safety portfolio. The Associate directly supports the coordination and rigorous documentation, work flow, and information flow of quality and safety education and training including client concern handling and safety incident report tracking and trending. The Associate supports the achievement of organizational goals and implementation of the SHA Management System in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of how we produce quality care in an environment that is safe while linking vision and strategy to daily improvement. The Associate will work collaboratively with patients/clients/residents and their families, leaders, physicians, and staff within the SHA and must lead through influence rather than line authority. The Associate will communicate and engage with colleagues at all levels of the organization to effectively support the development and implementation of strategic, operating and improvement plans. The Associate will communicate and coordinate among diverse, complex operating units to create a culture of safety requiring sensitivity and tact in managing interactions and confidential and public information and data.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in leading teams and project management
• Two (2) years experience in an office environment

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in an applicable field
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in business
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
• Travel within Saskatchewan