Physician Assistant

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

We have rewarding career opportunity for a Physician Assistant to join our talented team at Ravensview, part of Homewood Health, the national leader in mental health and addictions treatment in Canada.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package
• career investment funding/tuition reimbursement funding
• Free staff parking
• Free access to professionally-designed fitness facility, serene outdoor spaces for walking and running, and direct access to John Dean Park
• Onsite dining room with gourmet meals
• Onsite training including nationally-recognized CARES Program, first aid and the opportunity to develop knowledge of mental health and addictions care in our Ravensview Monthly Grand Rounds Education Series.

Homewood Ravensview is a private 75-bed mental health, trauma and addiction facility offering evidence-based, medically-led, inpatient services for first responders, military, veterans, executives & professionals, adults, and young adults. Located in North Saanich on 28 acres of forested hillside, Homewood Ravensview offers clients a comfortable and safe environment featuring serene ocean views from spacious rooms, welcoming common areas and a world-class team of physicians, psychiatrists, counsellors and 24-hour nursing professionals.

As a Physician Assistant, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, culturally-competent Interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

What you'll be doing

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, diagnose medical and cognitive issues and develop care plans, providing health counselling and emotional support, with a focus on health promotion, illness prevention, injury and complication
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams for early assessment, intervention and patient management
• Utilize care pathways and guidelines to ensure effective patient care from admission to discharge
• Provide on-site patient consults and coordinate care with patients, families and communities
• Maintain clear documentation, respecting patient values and ensuring ethical, legal and professional standards and boundaries
• Facilitate patient-centered decision-making, empowerment and therapeutic relationships with a sensitivity to culture, situation and family dynamics
• Assess and manage risks in emergencies, demonstrating leadership and clinical expertise
• Support the establishment of a Physician Assistant placement program

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field with exposure to Mental health preferred
• Membership in good standing with Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) or Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) (American) is required
• Certified through the Physician Assistant's Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology, chemical dependency and addiction treatment, psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and psychotherapeutic and counselling skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of mental disorders, addiction and concurrent disorders and the treatment and principles of recovery in mental illness and addiction including suicide prevention, treatment and emergency response
• Knowledge of evidence-based best practices and issues in the care and treatment of mental disorders, addiction and concurrent disorders
• Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources as well as the Mental Health Act, as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff
• Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• A proven leader with strong team-building, organizational and time management skills
• Active listener able to communicate skillfully and professionally with the patient and family, as well as with other internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour using non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques
• Accurate observation, record keeping, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as medication administration software

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, and as required by BC Health Authorities, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Ravensview requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Homewood Health promotes a fair and competitive compensation model. Pay rates are tailored to reflect differences in operating environments and job requirements. Compensation is influenced by many factors including compensation principles or approach for a role or job function, organizational tenure, experience, qualifications or premium skills, external competitiveness, internal comparability, geography and work performance. Pay range for this position is $53.85 - $66.67.

Homewood Ravensview acknowledges with respect the WSNE people on whose territory it operates and recognizes that their historical relationship with the land continues to this day.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.