Physician Assistant Degree

Position # : 9002197 (48852)

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Posted until Filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: Neuroscience 6300

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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 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.

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

Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).

(May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification)

Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a PA; or

Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.

Memberships

Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Computer skills

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity

Ability to work independently

Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language

Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care

Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm

Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety

Other Information

Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset

Standby may be required.

Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset

Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset

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.