Physician Assistant Degree

Closure Date: Posted until filled

Position #: 9001493(V48678)

Expected Start Date: January 06, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: Pediatric Nursing Unit

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts; 112hours 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

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
• Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a PA; or
• Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
• (May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification)
• Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.

Memberships

• Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• 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 a 0.5 FTE academic position to complement this role. For details on the academic leadership opportunity, please visit https://medicine.usask.ca/mpas/index.php
• When applying for this position please submit Resume & Cover letter
• May provide services to acute and long term care sites as required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
• Standby may be required.
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset