Physician Assistant Degree

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Swift Current, SK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The SHA is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. The position is for a Physician Assistant at Swift Current Community Services, within the Primary Care Sites department. It is a full-time regular position with a standard work schedule of 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks, during the day shift. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce, and to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC
• Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan)
• Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a PA
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC
• Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
• Intermediate - Computer skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Technical skills
• Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Analytical skills
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field
• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS)

Benefits

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time