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1 year ago

July 29, 2022

Clinician

Critical Care Critical Care (Intensive Care/ICU)

Full-time

Energetic and motivated individual needed to work as a Physician Assistant with a dynamic and collegial team. The Physician Assistant will work in collaboration with Internal Medicine Physicians in accordance with the college of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s policy on delegation and under Medical Directives. The Physician Assistant will work within an inter-professional collaborative team model with various disciplines providing assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and transitional support for patients with a broad range of complex medical co-morbidities. The Physician Assistant will demonstrate a strong theoretical knowledge base and clinical competence. This will involve collecting and interpreting current, historical and diagnostic information about the patient for the purpose of establishing a diagnostic formulation including the identification of risk factors.

The Physician Assistant will work in the Critical Care Unit and Acute Inpatient areas which offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population. As part of the inter-professional team, quality improvement will be part of the PA’s role and he/she will have an opportunity to research and perform administrative responsibilities. Responsibilities will also include coordinating and participating in policy and procedure development as well as education and professional development. They will act as a resource and consultant to individuals and groups within our professional community and other agencies and hospitals.

SUPPORTING DUTIES:

The physician Assistant will be involved in collecting and interpreting current, historical and diagnostic information about the patient for the purpose of establishing a diagnosis and treatment plan. The Physician Assistant will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.

Principal responsibilities include of the Physician Assistant will include but not limited to:

Participate in patient treatment and goal setting
Conduct patient interviews and take medical histories
Perform physical examinations and interpret findings
Organize laboratory and diagnostic investigations
Participate in the screening/assessment/management of dynamic risk factors
Perform certain controlled acts under medical directives delegated by the internal medicine group
Counsel patients on preventive healthcare and chronic disease management
Organize follow-up appointment with patients from hospital to community partners
Collaborate with both inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary teams

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Degree/Program

Certificates/Experience/Knowledge:

Member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Physicians Assistants
Member in good standing with the Canadian Council of Canada is an asset
Current BCLS/ACLS Certification (recent as of one year) required
Clinical Placements in in-patient medicine is an asset
Experience with Meditech Expanse is an asset
Must have or be able to obtain certification of added skills and delegated medical acts specific to the departments by the end of the orientation period
Excellent verbal and written communication required

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to function both independently and as an active member of the multidisciplinary team in caring for all patients
Involved in continuing education on an ongoing basis and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement required
Good attendance work record required
Computer application experience preferred
Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers and visitors
Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

The hours worked by the PA include a rotational schedule including weekdays and weekends, no overnight call, Evening hours included. Salary competitive.

REPORTS TO: Department of Medicine Medical Director, Medical Director/Chief of Department and Manager of Critical Care.

Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check: recent within six (6) months is a requirement

Interested candidates are asked to submit your resume and cover letter quoting File NU CS-22-046 to: careers@nbrhc.on.ca or using the INQUIRE button on this listing.

http://www.nbrhc.on.ca/

50 College Dr, North Bay, ON P1B 8G5, Canada

NBRHC is a state-of-the-art regional healthcare centre that has a catchment area of 180,000 with strong inpatient and out-patient specialist support. Circa 2011, this newly built 419 bed facility has three primary roles: providing acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, functioning as the district referral center providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it’s the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario.

For further information about the NBRHC please view http://www.nbrhc.on.ca and NBRHC Video

North Bay is located 3.5 hours north of Toronto, just down the four-lane highway from the Muskokas, and 3.5 hours west of Ottawa. With a population of 54,000 and a catchment area of 180,000, it is a safe and welcoming community that offers a healthy and balanced environment for working, living and raising a family. North Bay is situated on the banks of two large lakes and boasts beautiful scenery and four distinct seasons. Whatever your interests are, you will have access to numerous activities and amenities within minutes from your home – reclaim your work-life balance and join us!

To view beautiful North Bay and our lifestyle please visit www.northbay.ca

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Ontario

North Bay is the "Gateway to the North!"

North Bay is located 3.5 hours north of Toronto, just down the four-lane highway from the Muskokas, and 3.5 hours east of Ottawa. Short 1 hour daily flights are available in and out of the city. With a population of 54,000 and a catchment area of 180,000, it is a safe and welcoming community that offers a healthy and balanced environment for working, living and raising a family.

North Bay is situated on the banks of two large lakes (Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake) and boasts beautiful scenery and four distinct seasons. Whatever your interests are, you will have access to numerous activities and amenities within minutes from your home – reclaim your work-life balance and join us!

North Bay is also home to Canadore College and Nipissing University, and the Battalion OHL team.

A visual tribute to North Bay by Richard Willetts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9Z-ovOtrOM

Another visual tribute to North Bay by Patrick Gilbert:
http://vimeo.com/84039502

North Bay Tourism:
https://www.tourismnorthbay.com/

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50 College Drive, North Bay, ON, Canada

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