Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 9000918

Expected Start Date: To be determined

Union: HSAS

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Primary Care Sites

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

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

• Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
• Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a PA; or
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• (May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification)
• Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or
• Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.

Memberships

• Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

• Intermediate - Computer skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Technical skills
• Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• 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
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity

Other Information

• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
• Standby may be required.
• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset