Physician Assistant Degree [L151]

Physician Assistant Degree [L151]

Position #: 204530

Expected Start Date: February 23, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: St. Pauls Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Palliative Nursing & Resident Unit

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 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

- Successful completion of a recognized accredited PA educational program

Licenses

- Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant
- Certified with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

- Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- 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
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

- Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
- Valid driver's license, where required
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
- Services provided to City Hospital and St. Pauls Hospital as required.
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
- Standby may be required.
- HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
- Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
https://www.kitjob.ca/job/90047443/physician-assistant-degree-l151-saskatoon/?utm_source=html