Physician Assistant - Emergency Department

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health services is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their collaborative care team. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive medical and surgical care to patients, working closely with surgeons and physicians in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The organization is committed to excellence in health and healing, providing a supportive environment that values diversity and work-life balance. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• CCPA certification required for the Physician Assistant role.
• 3-5 years of experience in a related health care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical and surgical care under physician supervision.
• Work within a dynamic collaborative care team.

Skills

Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA)

Experience in surgical environment

Professional experience in academic health care

Education

Certification from the Physician Assistants Certification Council

Job description

Click here as an internal applicant.

Req ID:
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Location:
Eastern Zone,
Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department:
OPEZ Strat Sprint Physician Assistant CNS

Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly PT (60%)

Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date:
17-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

As a member of the team, the Physician Assistant (PA) reports to the Primary Supervising Physician and functions within a dynamic collaborative care team. Under the supervision of a surgeon/physician, the PA will provide general medical and surgical care to patients with a wide variety of traumatic injuries, acute conditions, and elective surgical disorders. This position will offer the PA an opportunity to work to full scope of practice as outlined in the agreement between the primary supervising physician and the PA.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

1. Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA), granted by the Physician Assistants Certification Council of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
2. Three to five years of professional experience in a similar related academic health care environment
3. Experience in the surgical environment, Operating Room, inpatients and outpatient settings preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent Part Time / 45 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$46.36- $61.60 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and self-identify.