Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 202521

Expected Start Date: To be determined, Open until filled. 

Union: HSAS

Facility: La Ronge Health Centre

City/Town: La Ronge

Department: Integrated Nursing Unit

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

Job Description: Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalist 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. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

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

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
• Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a PA; or
• Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or
• Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
• (May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification)

Memberships

• Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Technical skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Advanced - Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Ability to work independently

Other Information

• Standby may be required.
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
• La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert
• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• May provide services to acute and long term care sites as required
• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
• For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

This role presents a unique opportunity for those interested in combining clinical practice with academic leadership. The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine is currently recruiting for an academic position to complement this role. For details on the academic leadership opportunity, please visit https://medicine.usask.ca/mpas/index.php