Fredericton Physician Assistant (PY01) PCN 1156129

Horizon Health Network

  • Fredericton, NB
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 11 jours
Location:Urgent Care
Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital ~ Fredericton ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health NetworkLanguage requirement:English EssentialSchedule:(Subject to change due to operational Requirements)Job Classification:Physician Assistant (PY01)Job Classification Type:SHCPJOB PURPOSEHorizon health Network has an immediate opportunity for a full time Physician Assistant in the Fredericton, New Brunswick Area. The position is in the Emergency Department at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital (DECRH), with the possibility of travel to other locations that are under the DECRH Emergency Department. The DECRH serves a population of approximately 166,000. The DECRH ED averages 49,000 patient visits a year encompassing all CTAS Levels and has a 24-hour in-house ED Physician coverage.The Physician Assistant (PA) will be assigned to a Primary Supervising physician and will work with other Clinical Supervising Physicians as determined by the Chief of the department. The PA will function as a part of an interdisciplinary team and will engage in patient assessments, diagnostic workups, procedures, and management as determined by the Canadian Association of Physician Assistant Scope of Practice and National Competency Profile and the supervising physician. The degree of supervision and practice will be a product of assessment of competency of the PA by the physician and in accordance with existing regulation of Physician Assistant by the college of Physician Assistant and Surgeons of New Brunswick.QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be certified either through the Physician Assistant Certification Council Canda or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants from the United States.
  • Must be eligible for registration by the College of Physician Assistant and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
  • Must have current BLS (Basis Life Support).
  • Must have recent well rounded clinical experience and preferably been exposed to Emergency Medicine in the workplace or as part of clinical training.
  • Current ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) certification or willing to obtain within 6 months.
  • ATLS (Advance Trauma Life Support) certification is an asset.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment is an asset.
  • Ability to fill open shifts on short notice.
  • Ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Good work record.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Evaluate Emergency Department patients, order necessary testing and imaging.
  • Work with Attending Emergency Department Physicians to develop treatment and discharge plans.
  • Liaise with allied health, nursing team and consultants.
  • Administration tasks.
  • Respect and understanding of privacy and confidentiality.
COMPETENCIES
  • Communication skills.
  • Teamwork.
  • Approach to common Emergency Department procedures
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Critical Thinking.
  • Ability to build good working relationships with healthcare professionals, patients, families and other members of the community.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment.
  • Thrive in complex fast-paced environments.
Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon’sInterested? Apply Today!Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.About Horizon’s Recruitment ProcessWe thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.Diversity StatementHorizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

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