Physician Assistant - Degree

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Physician Assistant, where you will play a vital role in patient care. This part-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical nursing unit, collaborating closely with physicians to provide high-quality medical services. As a PA, you will be responsible for collecting and interpreting medical information, making clinical decisions, and executing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about delivering patient-centered care and are eager to contribute to a diverse and inclusive healthcare team. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of patients, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience as a PA is an asset.
• Completion of an accredited PA degree program is required.

Responsibilities

• PAs practice medicine under a formal relationship with a Physician.
• They collect medical information and make clinical decisions.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited PA degree program

Job description

Position #: 9001710

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 Description:
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: 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

• (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 centred care.
• Demonstrated written and spoken competence in 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.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) is an asset.