Physician Assistant Degree

Position # : 9001710

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Surgical 5000

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: shifts of 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

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: 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.

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

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

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

Physician Assistant

• Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.

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

Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC

Memberships

Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

Advanced - Communication skills

Intermediate - Computer skills

Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Advanced - Analytical skills

Advanced - Technical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care

Ability to work independently

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

Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety

Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity

Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language

Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy

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

Other Information

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset

Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset

Standby may be required.

Travel within Saskatchewan

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

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

May provide services to acute and long term care sites as required

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

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.