Patient Family Centred Care Specialist

Position #: V46511

Expected Start Date: August 10, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Regina

Department: Director Office - Patient Family Centered Care and Area Engagement

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 02, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

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

Job Description: Patient and Family Centred Care Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Patient and Client Experience portfolio. The Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) Specialist works closely with the Director in providing guidance on PFCC and patient engagement activities that align with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) strategic initiatives and continuous improvement activities. The Specialist works closely with leaders, all departments and operation leads and managers to plan, develop and implement successful PFCC strategies including patient engagement throughout the SHA that aligns with the provincial priority of Patients First and recognizing patients as partners in all areas of the organization from front line care teams to Governance and Leadership teams.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Five (5) years leadership experience
• 3-5 years' experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a healthcare or management related discipline
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Candidate must be willing to work in Regina at 1920 College Avenue