Physician Assistant Full Time (6 Month Term) (2 Positions) (NADMIN 20/22)

Full Time Term

Department: Nursing

Reports to: Patient Care Manager

The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking a Physician Assistant who, under the direction and supervision of a physician, will work as a member of the clinical team to provide care to patients and their families with a responsible and professional approach.

• Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant program
• Certified or eligible to be certified through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Active membership in good standing with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and willingness to actively participate in continuous quality improvement activities/initiatives.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to prioritize, organize and work independently as well as a team member
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Collaborate with all physicians, nurses, professional staff, etc., to ensure quality in patient care
• Conduct comprehensive physical and mental assessments of patients and interpret findings. This includes assessment of vital signs and examination of all major body systems (ie: psychosis, intoxication, overdose etc.)
• Request and interpret diagnostic tests (ie: laboratory, X-ray, ultrasounds, etc.) and communicate results thoroughly to patients
• Acquire health history as appropriate, including patient demographics, history of an illness or injury, past medical, surgical, family and psychosocial history, medications, allergies and systems review
• Formulate and implement treatment plans while monitoring patients’ progress and response to treatment
• Develop ethical, professional and trustworthy relationships with patients, families and the health care team
• Collect blood samples, body secretions and body fluids
• Participate in research and academic initiatives
• Provide patient care in a manner that is consistent with SLMHC mission and reflects core values