Manager Quality Improvement Saskatoon

February 28 2025
Expected expiry date: March 7 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Training - Development - Improvement
Swift Current, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 44253
  • Job Category Quality
  • Posting Date 03/03/2025, 10:32 AM
  • Locations Swift Current Admin Office
  • Apply Before 03/07/2025, 10:59 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 190898

Expected Start Date: March 17, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Quality Improvement Saskatoon

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: The Manager, Quality Improvement is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province's healthcare goals. Reporting to the Director of Quality Improvement, the Manager is responsible for creating operational lines of sight that connect to the goals and objectives of the SHA. The Manager supports strategy through the development and execution of operational and business plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction of same. The Manager demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client‐centric culture. The Manager must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Manager will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
  • Five (5) years experience in management/administration/supervision
  • Experience as a leader who has developed and led innovative planning

Education

  • Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Lean Certification or LILT preferred
  • Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Undergraduate degree or diploma in a healthcare or management related discipline
  • Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  • Advanced - Analytical skills
  • Advanced - Critical thinking skills
  • Advanced - Leadership skills
  • Advanced - Computer skills
  • Advanced - Communication skills
  • Advanced - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
  • Advanced - Financial skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
  • Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
  • Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
  • Knowledge in LEAN management system
  • Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse groups
  • Articulates mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward
  • Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
  • Requires proficiency with a variety of computer applications
  • A knowledge of Human Resources programs and systems
  • Knowledge in leadership strategies
  • Ability to integrate clinical knowledge and experience into clinical practice
  • Ability to lead and coach others
  • Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
  • Strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
  • Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent, culturally safe work environment
  • Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
  • Ability to adapt to change or unexpected developments.
  • Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others
  • Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership
  • Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
  • Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
  • Travel within Saskatchewan

About Us

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.

Additional Information

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.