Physician Assistant - Selkirk, Canada - Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

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Selkirk, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

GENERAL

Description:

Physician Assistant
Competition #:
SEL AC 250/23
Posting Date:
02/21/2023
Status:
Active
Type:
External
DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values

Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Physician Assistant/Clinical Assistant

Sel Physician Asst Hosp_01

Closing Date:

02/28/2023

Facility / Site:

Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Posting Type:

Permanent

Position Type:

Full-Time

Hours of Work:

Days

Term Dates:

FTE:

Union Group:

PCAM

Wage / Salary:

As per applicable collective agreement
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a motivated Physician/Clinical Assistant for a position in our Acute Care Program at Selkirk Regional Health Centre and Gimli Community Health Centre. Practice settings will include working on both the medical wards and the emergency departments.

Position Summary:

The Physician/Clinical Assistant (PA/CA) functions as a physician extender providing patient care under the supervision of a registered physician and in collaboration with an inter-professional team of health professionals.

PA/CAs in the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority may work in various locations including Selkirk Regional Health Centre, Gimli Community Health Centre, and Beausejour Health Centre.

PA/CAs may work at multiple sites and in multiple practice settings including Primary Care Clinics, Medicine Wards, Surgery and Operating Rooms, Emergency Department, Minor Treatment Area, and OutPatient Centre.

Detailed responsibilities, functions and duties will be defined in the Contract of Supervision and Practice Description established between the PA/CA and the Supervising Physician(s), and approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.

The position of Physician/Clinical Assistant functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake - Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Manitoba as a Physician or Clinical Assistant.
Must be eligible for a Medical Staff Appointment.
Prior experience preferred.

Physician Assistants:

Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant Educational Program acceptable to the College and eligible for national certification
Must be a member of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA)
Ongoing Canadian Certified Physician Assistant designation required

Clinical Assistants:

Must be a graduate of an accredited Medical School in Canada or abroad

Must have at least one of the following:

Completion of RCA 1 exam
NAC OSCE
LMCC

Required Certifications:

ACLS, BLS, PALS
If at time of hire you have not successfully completed the training, you will satisfy these conditions within 3 months of hire;

Desirable Certifications:

ATLS, Airway, Procedural Sedation

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Two (2) years recent experience as a PA/CA an asset

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships in a team setting.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
Ability to work effectively independently, under stressful conditions, and within a multidisciplinary team.
Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multitask.
Effective conflict resolution skills and sound clinical judgment.
Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, time management, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Effective conceptual, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
Ability to use professional judgment applicable to consultation and referral processes.
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines.
Ability to learn and optimize use of the office electronic systems including Electronic Patient Record (EPR)
Valid Manitoba Driver's License and access to a vehicle required.
Physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position.
Satisfactory employment record.

**As a condition of em