Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 9001708

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: HSAS

Facility

St. Pauls Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department

Surgical Nursing Unit - 5B

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
• Summary: 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 Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC Licenses (May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification) Valid Class 5 driver's license Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a PA; or Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
• Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
• Memberships Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Competencies Advanced - Technical skills Advanced - Communication skills Intermediate - Computer skills Advanced - Analytical skills Advanced - Interpersonal skills Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example Knowledge and Abilities Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work independently Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety Other Information May provide services to acute and long term care sites as required Standby may be required.