Position #: 202439
Expected Start Date: March 12, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Victoria Hospital
City/Town: Prince Albert
Department: General Surgical Nursing Unit
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks rotation
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
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.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field, is an asset
Education
Successful completion of a recognized accredited PA educational program
Licenses
Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
Valid Class 5 driver's license
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)
Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant
Memberships
Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
Competencies
Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Advanced - Technical skills
Advanced - Analytical skills
Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
Intermediate - Computer skills
Advanced - Communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
Ability to work independently
Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
Other Information
For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
May provide services within Prince Albert Victoria Hospital.
Valid driver's license, where required
Standby may be required.
Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
