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Physician Assistant Degree

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October 8 2024
Expected expiry date: November 14 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Physicians,
Maple Creek, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 19538
  • Job Category Primary Health Services
  • Posting Date 10/08/2024, 03:16 PM
  • Locations Southwest Integrated Health Facility
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 202396

Expected Start Date: October 21, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Southwest Integrated Health Facility

City/Town: Maple Creek

Department: Primary Care Sites

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

Travel Required: No

Salary: $51.102 to $62.500 (5 step range)

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

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

  • Valid driver's license, where required
  • Maple Creek is located approximately 138 km west of Swift Current
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
  • For more information on the town of Maple Creek please visit https://maplecreek.ca/
  • May provide services within Southwest Integrated Healthcare Facility.
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
  • HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
  • Standby may be required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset

About Us

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.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.