Physician Assistant Degree

Saskatchewan Health Authority; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

La Ronge Health Centre in Saskatchewan is hiring a Physician Assistant (PA) for the Integrated Nursing Unit. This full-time regular role supports physicians in assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic interventions within a formal physician/PA relationship approved by CPSS.

Candidates must complete an accredited PA degree; PA-C or eligibility; valid CPSS licensure; and willingness to travel within Saskatchewan.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC.
• PA-C certification or eligibility with CPSS registration.
• Eligibility for registration with CPSS (if outside Saskatchewan).

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assessment and therapeutic interventions under physician supervision.
• Collect and interpret medical information and support decisions in a PA-physician relationship.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Accredited PA degree program

Job description

• Position #: 202521
• Expected Start Date: To be determined, Open until filled.
• Union: HSAS
• Facility: La Ronge Health Centre
• City/Town: La Ronge
• Department: Integrated Nursing Unit
• Type: Full-time regular
• FTE: 1
• Shift Information: Days
• Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
• Relief: No
• Float: No
• Hours of Work: Standard Hours
• Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5
• Travel Required: No
• 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. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
• 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

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

Memberships

• Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Standby may be required.
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
• La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert
• Travel within Saskatchewan
• May provide services toacute and long term care sites as required
• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
• For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives