Physician Assistant Degree
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Location: Saskatoon, SK S7H 5T5
Description:
Job Description
Position #
Expected Start Date: January 6, 2025
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
Education
Licenses
Memberships
Competencies
Knowledge and Abilities
Other Information
About Us
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.
About the Team
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 Mtis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
Position #
Expected Start Date: January 6, 2025
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.
- Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
- Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
- Travel within Saskatchewan
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
About Us
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.
About the Team
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 Mtis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.