Safety Consultant

Position #: 9004378

Expected Start Date: June 23, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: To Be Determined

Department: Staff Safety Program Development & Deployment

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 23, 2028

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: Reporting to the Manager, the Safety Consultant is accountable for the application of safety practices and standards to protect, promote and maintain the health & safety of the SHA. The incumbent is also responsible for the implementation of the SHA Management System that would support the existing Safety Program, with the intent of exceeding minimum standards in Health & Safety. The Safety Consultant is a key role within the SHA Quality & Safety portfolio. The Consultant is responsible to ensure consistent application of all patient and staff safety legislation, regulations and practices, quality improvement methodologies and client concern handling. The position is expected to maintain quality and safety as outlined in the SHA Quality & Safety Plan and support the deployment and replication of the SHA Management System throughout the organization. The Consultant may be assigned to support functions and duties related to Patient Safety, Staff Safety, Quality Improvement and/or Concern Handling, depending on area of need. The Consultant will participate in and lead efforts to link in with key stakeholders to support safety and continuous quality improvement at all levels of the organization. The Consultant may also be tasked with developing project teams, determining the scope of projects, establishing target dates, monitoring outcomes and providing regular updates. To be successful, the Consultant must effectively work with staff, leaders, physicians to integrate best practices and standards. The Consultant influences the success of system wide improvement and attainment of organizational goals

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in a discipline related role in the specific department/area/program
• Experience in health care

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• This position is specific to supporting the provincial replication of the Individual Client Risk Assessment (ICRA) program.  The ICRA program is designed to empower SHA staff to assess, communicate and mitigate risk of violence from individuals in real time, to help protect themselves and others in the workplace.
• The position can be situated anywhere in the province and will require significant provincial travel.  Strong collaboration, leadership, facilitation and organization skills will be an asset as the successful candidate will work closely with a team to effectively integrate and sustain the ICRA program at each location.  Tasks will include tracking provincial rollout of the ICRA to sites across the province, training on the ICRA program, supporting and coaching managers, sites leads and staff.   As the program is new to the SHA a continuous improvement mindset and flexibility will also be an asset.