Specialist Continuing Care Clinical Integration

Position #: 188900

Expected Start Date: July 02, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: SK, Canada

Department: Director Office - Clinical Integration NW 2

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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: 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

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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