Position #: 193866
Expected Start Date: January 12, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Director Office - Clinical Integration Saskatoon
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: November 26, 2027
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 Specialist supports all Continuing Care programs, including Long Term Care, Transitional Care, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Services, and Program Development. They perform key functions to advance strategic and operational goals, ensuring high-quality care and standards. The role requires critical thinking, systems-level awareness, and the ability to act as a change agent for quality and program initiatives. The Specialist helps plan, recommend, and implement standards, processes, and safety work, supporting teams of in- and out-of-scope staff in projects, policy development, accreditation, clinical procedures, and service changes. They collaborate with affiliated providers and SHA teams across Continuing Care and work with provincial partners such as Clinical Standards, Quality and Safety, Digital Health, and Integrated Health Services.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
3-5 years experience in Long Term Care, Rehabilitation or Geriatric Services
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
Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Competencies
Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
Critical thinking skills
Analytical skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to adapt to and implement change
Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
Ability to lead and coach others
Other Information
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