Implementation Lead (Nursing), ICU Communication Strategy at University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

58.63

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Critical care, Implementation science, Quality improvement, Design thinking, Facilitation, Interpersonal communication, Research ethics, Data management, Project management, Multidisciplinary team leadership, Microsoft office, Patient-centered care, Stakeholder engagement

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Implementation Lead (Nursing), ICU Communication Strategy Primary Purpose: The successful candidate will, with the support of a Research Coordinator, lead the implementation of a communication strategy within the Royal University Hospital ICU that improves patient and family-centered care, and reduces ICU healthcare provider workload. This work aims to transform how communication occurs at RUH ICU by using co-created solutions and Design Thinking to centre the experiences of patients, families and ICU healthcare providers. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping a scalable model for patient and family-centered care in at RUH ICU. Nature of Work: Under the supervision of Dr. Valiani and in collaboration with the Research Coordinator, the Nursing Implementation Lead will: Facilitate a co-creative process engaging patient family partners, ICU healthcare providers (social work, respiratory therapy, nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacy), and ICU leadership that seeks to: Collaboratively develop the components of a communication strategy with this multidisciplinary team, based on work developed by the Connect-ICU research team. Collaboratively implement the communication strategy, using iterative feedback from the broader ICU team. Support evaluation of the communication strategy, including development of an implementation toolkit and other knowledge translation activities. This project is supported by the Women Leading Philanthropy Grant from the RUH Foundation, and is an 18 month project-based position. The position requires in-person engagement at RUH ICU for the listed time commitment. Typical Duties or Accountabilities: Job Functions include but are not limited to: Working with the RUH ICU team, fostering positive relationships with bedside healthcare providers, patient and family partners, students, ICU leadership and other stakeholders. Leadership of multidisciplinary team meetings, creation and circulation of meeting minutes. Adherence to timelines and study budgets. Development of participant recruitment materials, participant recruitment, informed consent, and participant tracking (i.e. creation and maintenance of a Master List) Compliance with core research ethics principles as guided by the Tri-Council Policy Statement on Research Ethics (TCPS-2). Research Data Management including secure storage of data, organization of data and research team documents, maintenance of confidentiality, and creation / adherence to a Research Data Management plan. Education: The candidate must have a healthcare professional designation (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). Experience: Experience as a bedside nurse in Critical Care (or similar field). Working in a team-based environment toward achievement of a common goal. Experience with quality improvement, implementation science, or practice change initiatives is an asset. Skills: Collaborative leadership style Organization and attention to detail Self-directed, takes initiative Ability to navigate complexity and sustain momentum in evolving environments Openness to feedback and continuous learning Strong facilitation and interpersonal communication skills across disciplines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, OneDrive) and effective professional communication, including email correspondence. The successful candidate will need to complete training in research ethics (TCPS-2). Department: Medicine (Department) Status: Term 12 months with the possibility of extension Employment Group: Research Positions - Non-union Shift: 8 hours weekly Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.21 Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $41.87 - 58.63 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Salary Phase/Band: Salary Band 9 Posted Date: 4/20/2026 Closing Date: 5/31/2026 Number of Openings: 1 Work Location: On Campus The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.

Responsibilities

The Implementation Lead will facilitate a co-creative process to develop and implement a communication strategy within the ICU to improve patient-centered care. They will also manage research data, ensure compliance with ethics principles, and lead multidisciplinary team meetings.