Physician Assistant Degree

Position #

• V47288
• Closure
• Date: Posted Until Filled

Expected Start Date: To Be determined

Union: HSAS

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department

General Medical Nursing Unit - Medicine - 3E

Type: Full-time regular

FTE

• 1
• Shift
• Information: Days

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours

• No
• Salary or
• Payband: $51.102 to $62.500 (5 step range

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