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 membersin 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 positive 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 toacute 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