Physician Assistant – Emergency Medicine

• 5 days/week
• 37.5 hours/week
• Day or Evening shifts with probability of future night shifts

• $97,197.00 - $118,797.00
• Relocation assistance

• Pension plan
• Extended Health
• Dental, individual and dependent life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability.
• Short Term Sick Leave
• Parental leave provisions

• Under the supervision of an Emergency Department (ED) Physician, with the level of oversight relative to the severity of the patient’s condition, Physician Assistant’s provide patient care in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) Bylaws found at https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/HPA-Bylaws.pdf.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care givers in a culturally sensitive and compassionate manner, ensuring patient engagement.
• Function as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, including nursing, respiratory therapists, and allied health professions. Participates in standardized reporting as required by the CPSBC and Island Health.

• Two-years’ experience working in an emergency department setting.
• To be granted registration as a certified non-registrant as a PA in accordance with requirements of the College of Physicians of British Columbia (CPSBC) https://www.cpsbc.ca/registrants/current-registrants/registration-and- licensing/physician-assistant
• Must meet the CPSBC’s English language proficiency requirements.
• Must hold Canadian Citizenship, be a permanent resident or be legally able to live and work in British Columbia.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (with current BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Advanced Pediatric Life Support may be considered)

• Advanced Trauma Life Support
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• Independent Practitioner Status for FAST Point of Care Ultrasound
• Airway Interventions & Management in Emergencies (AIME) Course in previous 4 years
• CASTED Course

• Proficient English communication skills.
• Effective and efficient computer and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position, including evening and overnight shifts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under supervision and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to document in accordance with the CPSBC and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.

• Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and requires proof of immunization as a condition of employment. Any offers of employment are contingent on provision of proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.
• Although Night shifts are not included in the initial schedule, they will be part of future rotations. Candidates should be prepared to complete overnight shifts as well.

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