Position Details

Posting #: 31579
Department: Physician Assistants - Surgery
Employee Type: Regular, Full Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:
Union: Non-Union
Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Friday, Weekends, Holidays
Time of Day: Days, Evenings, Nights
Shift: 7.5 hour, 10 hour
Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 24/06/2025
Closing Date: 01/07/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Position Summary:
Under the delegation of a Supervising General Surgery Physician, the role of the Physician Assistant is to coordinate and evaluate patient care for selected patients within the area.

Qualifications:
-Graduate of MOHLTC- approved program including the Canadian Forces Physician Assistant Training Program, Graduate of a Canadian or American Physician Assistant Training Program

• Successful completion of the Canadian PA Certificate exam

• BCLS, ACLS certificates required

• Certification by the National Council for Assistants (American trained Physician Assistants only)

• Experience in a General Surgery setting as part of maintenance program strongly preferred

• Experience with shared decision-making and leadership techniques

• Interest in surgical conditions and management of them

• Interest in working with learners of varying levels of experience

• Demonstrated expertise in decision-making and evidence based practice

• Effective problem solving skills

• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Creative and flexible problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative practice model with an interdisciplinary team

• Demonstrated change management skills

Hours of Work:
Monday-Friday, may include weekends.

DISCLAIMER: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is bound by the terms and conditions of the OPAA collective agreement. The inclusion of this position is subject to confirmation between the parties.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH*.*

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.