Position # : 179716
Expected Start Date : January 26, 2026
Union : OOS
Facility : Saskatchewan Health Authority
City / Town : Saskatoon
Department : Director Patient Safety Program Development
Type : Full-time regular
FTE : 1
Shift Information : Days
Hours of Work : 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per week
Relief : No
Float : No
Field Hours : No
Salary or Pay Band : As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required : Yes
Job Description : The Director, Patient Safety and Experience Program Planning and Support is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province's healthcare goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, Patient Safety and Experience, the Director is responsible for contributing to the development, and achievement of strategy, by articulating gaps and needs. The Director supports strategy through operational and business plans and the execution and monitoring of same. The Director demonstrates strong leadership to ensure that there is an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Director must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Director will work closely with other system partners.
Experience
- Experience leveraging technology to implement business transformation strategies
- Experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
- Experience in developing measurement, monitoring and reporting frameworks
- Seven (7) years leadership experience
- Experience in strategy, policy development, project and program management
Education
A degree acceptable by the employer with relevant experienceLicenses
Valid Class 5 driver's licenseOther Education and Training
Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicableMaster's degree preferredCompetencies
Advanced - Communication skillsAdvanced - Interpersonal skillsAdvanced - Capability to transform systems : Encourage and support innovationKnowledge and Abilities
Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholdersKnowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Actioncommitted to quality, safety and striving towards zero harmAble to balance needs / interest of diverse groups & maintain strategic prioritiesCommitted to delivering on patient and family centred careHas demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skillsAbility to articulate mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward.Ability to coach, mentor and develop othersHas demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop othersExemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrityCommitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safetyPromotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvementMobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for othersKnowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across CanadaKnowledge of legislation and applicable lawsKnowledge of First Nations and Metis history in SaskatchewanDemonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadershipOther Information
Travel within the region and provinciallyLocation dependent on successful applicant and operational needs#J-18808-Ljbffr