Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 9001710

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Surgical 5000

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: shifts of hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band

Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: 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.

• 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 Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a PA; or (May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification) Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
• Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
• Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC Memberships Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Competencies Advanced - Communication skills Intermediate - Computer skills Advanced - Interpersonal skills Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example Advanced - Analytical skills Advanced - Technical skills Knowledge and Abilities Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care Ability to work independently Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm Other Information Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset Standby may be required.