Specialist- Surgical Operative Care

Position #: 195144
Expected Start Date: November 09, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Director Office - Surgical Operative Care Saskatoon
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Surgery Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Integrated Urban Health - Acute Care Surgical Services portfolio. Surgery Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Acute Care Surgical Services portfolio. Surgery Specialist will be key members in development planning, implementation, and support of strategic improvement initiates related to improving surgical services. They will demonstrate knowledge and experience with change management, quality improvement and project management. The Specialist demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Specialist must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Specialist will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• Five (5) years leadership experience

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing
• 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

• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/