Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 202396

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: HSAS

Facility: Southwest Integrated Health Facility

City/Town: Maple Creek

Department: Primary Care Sites

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

Travel Required: No

Salary: $51.102 to $62.500 (5 step range)

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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field, is an asset

Education

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational degree program recognized by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC)
• Holds one of the following certifications: Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC or the Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). (May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification requirements).

Licenses

• Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant
  (Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) for applicants outside of Saskatchewan)
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
• Standby may be required.
• Valid driver's license, where required
• Maple Creek is located approximately 138 km west of Swift Current
• For more information on the town of Maple Creek please visit https://maplecreek.ca/
• May provide services within Southwest Integrated Healthcare Facility.
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria

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

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.

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.