Nurse B - Project Coordinator

Job summary

The Supportive Care Projects Coordinator is responsible for mentoring and leading quality improvement and risk management initiatives within assigned special care homes. They collaborate with provincial departments to standardize long-term care practices and ensure alignment with Accreditation Canada Standards.

Job details

Position #: 166155 Expected Start Date: November 22, 2026 Union: SUN Facility: Royal University Hospital City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Community Health Services Admin - Senior Health & Care Centre Program Dev Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Field Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440 Travel Required: Yes Job Description: Reporting to a Continuing Care Saskatoon Urban Program Services Manager, the Supportive Care Projects Coordinator (SCPC) is responsible for mentoring and leading quality improvement and risk management in assigned special care homes within the Continuing Care Saskatoon Urban portfolio. This encompasses planning, design, coordination, education, implementation and evaluation of projects and initiatives as identified by the Department and the SHA. The SCPC, collaborates with other Departments and areas within the Saskatchewan Health Authority to improve and standardize practice in long term care through involvement in work at the provincial level as a working member or lead/co-lead. Through this work, the SCPC ensures best practice, Resident and Family Centred Care, and alignment of practices to Accreditation Canada Standards, the Program Guidelines for Special Care Homes, and any other applicable required stipulations or law. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience * One (1) year leadership experience (i.e. coordinator) or management experience * Experience with interRAI LTCF is required * Minimum of two (2) years relevant long term care nursing experience Education * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Licenses * Valid Class 5 driver's license Competencies * Advanced - Presentation skills * Advanced - Research skills * Advanced - Interpersonal skills * Advanced - Organizational skills * High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues * Advanced - Communication skills * Leadership skills such as engagement, communication, and team building Knowledge and Abilities * Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. * Development/revision of continuous quality improvement/risk mgmt initiatives * Ability to plan/develop/implement/monitor/evaluate education programming * Advocacy, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution * Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team * Ability to establish/maintain effective working internal/external relationships * Application of adult learning principles * Knowledge of research methods involving collecting data, analysis and praxis * Demonstrated ability to direct and facilitate change * Organize/prioritize work on multiple projects with competing deadlines * Commitment to service excellence, in quality improvement and risk management * Advanced computer skills including ability to draft formal communication etc. Other Information * For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/ * Experience with audits is a strong asset * Ability to travel when required * Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) * Experience as an educator is a strong asset 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The Supportive Care Projects Coordinator is responsible for mentoring and leading quality improvement and risk management initiatives within assigned special care homes. They collaborate with provincial departments to standardize long-term care practices and ensure alignment with Accreditation Canada Standards.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and at least two years of relevant long-term care nursing experience. Additionally, one year of leadership or management experience and proficiency with interRAI LTCF are required.

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Team building · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Quality improvement
• Risk management
• Leadership
• Project coordination
• InterRAI LTCF
• Long term care nursing
• Presentation skills
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Team building
• Change management
• Conflict resolution
• Advocacy
• Adult learning principles
• Mentorship
• Presentations
• Communication
• Planning
• Management
• Coordinating
• Risk Management
• Organizational Skills
• Negotiation
• Research
• Interpersonal Communications
• Auditing
• Team Building
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Nursing
• Quality Improvement
• Conflict Resolution
• Long-Term Care
• Reconciliation
• Data Collection
• Community Health
• Crisis Management
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
• Research Methodologies
• Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Palliative Care
• Continuing Care
• Adult Learning Principles
• Cultural Responsiveness

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