Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 202706

Expected Start Date: To be Determined

Union: HSAS

Facility: Sunrise Health & Wellness Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department

Primary Health Services - Region Defined

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 generalist 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. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

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 Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
• Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan). (May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification) Valid Class 5 driver's license Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a PA; or Memberships Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Competencies Advanced - Interpersonal skills Advanced - Communication skills Advanced - Technical skills Intermediate - Computer skills Advanced - Analytical skills Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example Knowledge and Abilities Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work independently Other Information Travel within Saskatchewan For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives May provide services to acute and long term care sites as required Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset Standby may be required.