Physician Assistant - Degree

Saskatoon Health Region; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their Surgical Nursing Unit. In this part-time role, you will work closely with physicians, utilizing your clinical expertise to provide high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities will include collecting and interpreting medical information, making informed clinical decisions, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team committed to patient-centered care, ensuring safety and quality in all interactions. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC.
• Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field is an asset.

Responsibilities

• PAs collect and interpret medical information and make clinical decisions.
• Carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions under a Physician.

Skills

Clinical experience as a PA

Technical skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Accredited PA degree program

Job description

Position #: 9001709

Expected Start Date: January 13, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Surgical Nursing Unit - Unit 5000 RUH

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Job Summary:
Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalists 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

• Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC.

Licenses

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

Memberships

• Canadian Association of Physician Assistants.

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• May provide services to acute and long-term care sites as required.
• Standby may be required.
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.
• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support) is an asset.
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) is an asset.
• Travel within Saskatchewan.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) is an asset.