Position #: 202706
Expected Start Date: To be Determined
Union: HSAS
Facility: Sunrise Health & Wellness Centre
City/Town: Yorkton
Department: Primary Health Services - Region Defined
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
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
- Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
- Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
- (May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or
- Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a PA; or
Memberships
- Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
Competencies
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Technical skills
- Intermediate - Computer skills
- Advanced - Analytical skills
- Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
- Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
- Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work independently
Other Information
- Travel within Saskatchewan
- For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
- May provide services to acute and long term care sites as required
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
- Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
- Standby may be required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
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
About Us
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.
