Patient Safety Specialist - Regina

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.