Physician Assistant

The Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is a short twenty-minute drive from downtown Victoria. The SPH emergency room is currently closed overnight with a goal to resume twenty-four-hour operations in the future. The Department is staffed with emergency medicine physicians with augmentation with family physicians for less acute patients. It has on-site CT, x-ray, and ultrasound as well as lab throughout most hours.

**OVERVIEW**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Physician Assistant (PA), Emergency, performs clinical duties and responsibilities in accordance with the guidance provided by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC). Clinical care provided by the PA will occur at Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) under the supervision of the Physician Supervisor. The PA reports to a Site Administrative Manager but is accountable to the Physician Supervisor or delegate for overall provision of quality of care and professional development. The PA supports the provision of continuous care in a team-based environment working collaboratively with the Emergency Department attending physicians (ED Physicians), medical residents, nursing, and allied health professionals to care for patients.

**SCHEDULE**:

- Rotating 5 days per week
- 37.5 hours per week
- Day or Evening shifts with Night shifts probable in the future
- Island Health recognizes that not all Physician Assistants are able to work a full-time position, so part-time positions will be entertained on a case-by-case basis to accommodate individual needs

**ANNUAL COMPENSATION RANGE & BENEFITS**:
The annual compensation range for PA positions is based on the schedule described above and years of Physician Assistant experience.
- $97,197.00 - $118,797.00
- 1950 hours per year at $49.84 - $60.92 per hour
- Relocation assistance is available.
- Benefits package that has an additional value of approximately 20%

Significant ancillary benefits include but are not limited to:

- Municipal Pension Plan Municipal home - Municipal - Municipal (pensionsbc.ca)
- Vacation time (20 days per year. Prorated for part-time employees)
- Significant support for continuing professional development funding
- Dental, individual and dependent life insurance, AD&D, and long term disability.
- Short Term Sick Leave Plan
- Improved parental leave provisions
- Extended Health:

- Eye exams and vision care
- Acupuncturist
- Chiropractor
- Dietitian / Nutritionist
- Massage Therapist
- Naturopathic Physician
- Physiotherapist
- Podiatrist
- Psychologist
- Speech Therapist
- Orthopedic shoes and Orthotics
- Hearing aids
- Wigs or Hairpieces

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and care givers in a culturally sensitive and compassionate manner, ensuring patients are engaged and involved in their care.
- Communicates effectively and expeditiously with the ED Attending for significant changes in patient medical condition.
- Functions as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, including nursing, respiratory therapists, and allied health professions to ensure high quality patient care.
- Actively participates in patient sign over both at the beginning and end of shift.
- Participates in Emergency Department quality improvement initiatives.
- Participates in standardized reporting, evaluation, and professional development activities as required by the CPSBC and Island Health.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, training, and experience**
- Two-years’ experience working in an emergency department or acute care setting is preferred
- Proof of compliance with the continuing professional development requirements of the PACCC or the NCCPA, and satisfactory to the
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
- Throughout the duration of employment, the PA must maintain Physician Assistant licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
- 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.
- Must maintain all Island Health educational/training requirements.
- Must maintain professional liability insurance while employed.

**Mandatory Certifications (to be completed prior to commencing)**
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (with current Basic Life Support)
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Advanced Pediatric Life Support may be considered as an equivalent)

**Preferred Qualifications (may be attained after hire)**
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Independent Practitioner Status for FAST Point of Care Ultrasou