Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 9006696

Expected Start Date: to be determined, posted until filled.

Union: HSAS

Facility: Kindersley Health Centre

City/Town: Kindersley

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field, is an asset

Education

• Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC

Licenses

• Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a PA; or
• Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
• Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
• (May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or

Memberships

• Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Technical skills
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Ability to work independently
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language

Other Information

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
• Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon
• For more information on the town of Kindersley please visit https://www.kindersley.ca/
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
• Travel within Saskatchewan
• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an 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.