Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 202441

Expected Start Date: November 25, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Victoria Hospital

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: General Surgical Nursing Unit

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  $51.10 to $62.50 (5 step range)

Job Description: Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalist 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

• Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Advanced - Technical skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills
• Advanced - Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
• Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
• Ability to work independently
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care

Other Information

• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
• HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
• Valid driver's license, where required
• For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Standby may be required.
• May provide services within Prince Albert Victoria Hospital.