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Physician Assistant Degree

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January 10 2025
Expected expiry date: January 13 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Physicians,
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 35514
  • Job Category General Medicine and Acute Care
  • Posting Date 01/10/2025, 12:14 PM
  • Locations St. Pauls Hospital
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 204530

Expected Start Date: February 23, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: St. Pauls Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Palliative Nursing & Resident 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 Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5

Travel Required: No

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

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

Other Information

  • 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
  • Services provided to City Hospital and St. Pauls Hospital as required.
  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Standby may be required.
  • HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) 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.