Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 9012610 Expected Start Date: To be determined, posted until filled. Union: HSAS Facility: Pasqua Hospital City/Town: Regina Department: General Medical Nursing Unit - Medicine - 3D Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Standard Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5 Travel Required: No 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. License * Certified with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants * Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant * Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA. * Valid Class 5 driver's license * Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan). Education * Successful completion of a recognized accredited PA educational program * or Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC Competencies * Analytical skills - Advanced * Technical skills - Advanced * Computer skills - Intermediate * Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example - Intermediate * Interpersonal - Advanced * Communication skills - Advanced Membership * Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Experience * Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field, is an asset Knowledge and Abilities * Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety * 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 treat patients with compassion and empathy * Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity * Ability to work independently * Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Other Information * Valid driver's license, where required * HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria * Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset * Standby may be required. * Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset * Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset * May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives 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. 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.

Physician Assistants practice medicine within a formalized relationship with a physician to collect and interpret medical information. They carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions while making appropriate clinical decisions for patient care.

Candidates must hold a recognized accredited Physician Assistant degree and be certified by the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants. Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan is required, along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

• Recruitment incentives • Retention incentives

• Clinical carePreferred

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• Clinical decision making
• Diagnostic interventions
• Therapeutic interventions
• Analytical skills
• Technical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Patient care
• Multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Medical documentation
• Ethical practice
• Professionalism
• Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C)
• Empathy
• Patient Treatment
• Therapeutic Interventions
• Clinical Experience
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Compassion
• Analytical Skills
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Reconciliation
• Pediatrics
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Cultural Safety
• English Language
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Personal Integrity

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Physician Assistant
• Medical Assistants
• Physician Assistants

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week