Physician Assistant Degree

Position # : 202502

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: HSAS

Facility: Battlefords Union Hospital

City/Town: North Battleford

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: $51.102 to $62.500 (5 step range)

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: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field, is an asset

Education

Successful completion of a recognized accredited PA educational program

Licenses

Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant

Certified with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

Advanced - Communication skills

Intermediate - Computer skills

Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Advanced - Technical skills

Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Advanced - Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety

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

Ability to work independently

Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care

Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity

Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language

Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy

Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset

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

HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria

For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset

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

Standby may be required.

May provide services to Saskatchewan Hospital.

Valid driver's license, where required

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.