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Physician Assistant Degree

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October 9 2024
Expected expiry date: November 28 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Physicians,
Swift Current, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 19745
  • Job Category Primary Health Services
  • Posting Date 10/09/2024, 02:20 PM
  • Locations Swift Current Community Services
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 9000918

Expected Start Date: December 15, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

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

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5

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 an accredited Physician Assistant educational degree program recognized by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC)
  • Holds one of the following certifications: Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC or the Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). (May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification requirements).

Licenses

  • Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant
    (Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) for applicants outside of Saskatchewan)
  • Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
  • Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Provide culturally competent, client & family centered & strength based care
  • Articulates theory and knowledge related to patient and family centered care
  • committed to quality, safety and striving towards zero harm
  • Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language

Other Information

  • Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
  • Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
  • Standby may be required
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • May provide services to acute and long term care sites as required

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.