Physician Assistant Degree
Position #: 9009294 (V50972)
Expected Start Date: To Be Determined
Union: HSAS
Facility: Pasqua Hospital
City/Town: Regina
Department: Ostomy & Wound Resource Team
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 8 Hour shifts
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 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
- Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC
Licenses
- (May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification)
- Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
- Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a PA; or
- Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
- Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or
Memberships
- Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
Competencies
- Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer skills
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Technical skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
- Ability to work independently
- Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care
- Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
Other Information
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
- Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
- Standby may be required.
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) 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