Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: V47288

Expected Start Date: September 23, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: General Medical Nursing Unit - Medicine - 3E

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Payband: $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.

Travel Required: No

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

• Certified with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
• Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Standby may be required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
• Valid driver's license, where required
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
• HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• This vacancy is for position #47288
• Please provide cover letter and resume when applying for this position.