Job Title: Health Organizations
Location: University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, CA (Primary)
Job Type: Standard Application
Position Status: Part Time
Employee Group: EFT
Hourly Range: Step 1 - 6 $92.70 - $113.47
Full-time Salary Range: $192,816 - $236,018 in addition to on-call stipend, Per Diem and Additional Hours
EDUCATION:
- Graduate of a PA degree program from an accredited institution
- Maintains Maintenance of Certification (MOC) with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada or Equivalent
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – must be complete before commencement of clinical duties
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) (within a year from hire), or ITLS/BTLS would be considered
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (within a year of hire)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (within a year of hire)
- Indigenous cultural awareness course (within a year of hire)
- Manitoba Opioid Antagonist Therapy (OAT) course or equivalent is encouraged
- Point of Care Ultrasound is encouraged
EXPERIENCE:
- One to two years clinical experience, preferably in a Northern clinic or related health care setting is required.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs patient health assessments and health maintenance activities
- Obtains medical histories and performs physical examinations
- Participates in a PA-led, MD-supervised mentorship integration program
- Manages chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Orders appropriate diagnostic investigations, interprets reports of investigations, analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment
- Participates in interdisciplinary staff and nursing education through CME activities, mentoring, role modeling and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the clinical setting
- Develops health care programs to enhance patient care services (e.g. chronic disease clinics)
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- English proficiency requirement in accordance with the University of Manitoba academic policy
- Strong health assessment and clinical skills are required
- Excellent leadership, critical thinking and collaborative interpersonal skills
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently, working as a member of a health care team alongside family medicine MDs, extended practice nurses, paramedics and other allied professionals
- Must demonstrate an appreciation of Indigenous worldviews, cultures and be sensitive in providing anti-racist, trauma-informed care.
- Must be able to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible.
- Must possess a dependable, consistent and reliable work record, including attendance at work.
- After a period of mentorship and training, be able to work safely and competently without a physician in community with remote supervision