Physician Assistant Degree

Position # : 9001708

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: HSAS

Facility: St. Pauls Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Surgical Nursing Unit - 5B

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: 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: 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

For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/

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

Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset

Travel within Saskatchewan

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.