Physician Assistant Degree

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Saskatoon

Position #: 9013315

Expected Start Date: TBD

Union: HSAS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Gynecology Specialty Clinic - Women s Health Centre

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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

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

Memberships

Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

Advanced - Technical skills
Intermediate - Computer skills
Advanced - Analytical skills
Advanced - Communication 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
Ability to work independently
Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
Travel within Saskatchewan
May provide services to acute and long term care sites as required
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.
Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset

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. 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.

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