Position #: 9004644
Expected Start Date: November 16, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Regina
Department: Patient Safety and Client Concerns – Regina
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Reporting to the Manager, Patient Safety & Client Concerns, the Patient Safety Specialist leads strategic, tactical, and operational patient safety initiatives across SHA. The role oversees the identification, investigation, analysis, trending, and reporting of patient safety incidents, including Critical Incidents. Working with patients, families, physicians, and operational leaders, the Specialist facilitates incident management processes, develops actions to reduce recurrence, and ensures compliance with legislative and reporting requirements. The position monitors and interprets patient safety legislation, standards, and initiatives, providing expert advice and strategic direction to leadership. Responsibilities include leading SHA-wide policy and procedure development, maintaining the patient safety management system, and consulting with leaders and affiliate organizations on evidence-based best practices. Using critical thinking, human factors analysis, and Just Culture principles, the Specialist promotes learning, accountability, and continuous improvement in patient safety.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- 3-5 years' experience in a related area
Education
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership
- Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan
- Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
- Has demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop others
- Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
- Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
- Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others
- Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent, culturally safe work environment
- Ability to articulate mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward.
- Able to balance needs/interest of diverse groups & maintain strategic priorities
- Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
- Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
Other Information
- Travel within Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
