Specialist

Position #: 201916

Expected Start Date: May 19, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: System Flow

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: No

Job Description: The System Flow Specialist assists in developing, implementing, and leading change in system flow improvement initiatives that are in alignment with SHA strategic priorities to connect the care for the people of Saskatchewan, working collaboratively with physicians as leaders, delivering safe and high quality health care, and to improve system wide coordination and alignment of services. The Specialist demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Specialist must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Specialist will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Leadership experience in a health care setting
• Experience in quality improvement initiatives
• 3-5 years' experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in project management
• or Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline
• or Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Project management skills
• Planning skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Facilitation skills
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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