Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 202439

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: HSAS

Facility: Victoria Hospital

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: General Surgical Nursing Unit

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 $51.10 to $62.50 (5 step range)

Job Description: Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalist who practice medicine within a formalized relationship with a physician. Regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS), PAs collect and interpret medical information, make appropriate clinical decisions and carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within a formalized Physician/PA relationship agreement approved by the CPSS.

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

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

Education

• Successful completion of a recognized accredited PA educational program

Licenses

• Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant
• Certified with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
• HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
• Valid driver's license, where required
• For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Standby may be required.
• May provide services within Prince Albert Victoria Hospital.

This role presents a unique opportunity for those interested in combining clinical practice with academic leadership. The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine is currently recruiting for an academic position to complement this role. For details on the academic leadership opportunity, please visit https://medicine.usask.ca/mpas/index.php

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.