- Position # :
- 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
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

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📌 Physician Assistant Degree (La Ronge)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 La Ronge