Specialist

Position #: V42725

Expected Start Date: February 17, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: TBD

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

Type: Full-time regular

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: 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

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan