Job Title: Physician Assistant
Program & Department: Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Hospitalists & PA -> Physician Assistants
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Temporary End Date (Anticipated): 01 January 2026
Union Status: Non Union
Salary Plan / Job Grade: $56.88 - $66.92 (NU_09)
Position Summary:
The primary role of the physician assistant will be to participate in the assessment and care of nephrology patients, under the supervision of the attending nephrologist. There will also be opportunities to assess and manage patients in an outpatient setting including in-centre and satellite dialysis units at RVH. All activity will be under the direct supervision of a nephrologist and within medical directives endorsed by the RVH medical advisory committee. This is a one-year temporary position with the possibility to extend to a permanent position.
Responsible to:
Medical Director, Renal Program
Manager, Academic & Medical Affairs
Qualifications:
Education:
- Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent
- Undergraduate Degree
- PA Program
- Physician Assistant Certification – Canada Mandatory or awaiting certification
- BCLS, and ACLS
Experience:
- At least one year experience working in an acute care/inpatient setting (preferable).
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in nephrology.
- Integrate all the core PA competencies to provide optimal, ethical, and patient-centred medical care.
- Perform a complete and appropriate clinical assessment of a patient and formulate a clinical treatment plan.
- Use preventive and therapeutic interventions effectively.
- Demonstrate proficient and appropriate use of diagnostic and procedural skills.
- Recognize their scope of practice while demonstrating effective and appropriate consultation practice with other healthcare professionals in respect to patient care, education, and legal opinions.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Assessment of Patients:
- Obtain health history as appropriate, including patient demographics, chief complaint, history of the present illness or injury, past medical, surgical, family and psychosocial history, medications, allergies, and systems review.
- Conduct comprehensive and focused physical assessments and interpret findings, including assessment of vital signs and examination of all major body systems.
- Order and complete preliminary interpretation of necessary diagnostic tests, including hematology, microbiology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, blood gas, pathology, ECG, and plain film x-ray.
- Utilize primary and secondary assessment results to formulate a differential diagnosis and determine if further clinical investigation is required.
Communication:
- When/as directed by a registered physician:
- Provide relevant information and explanations, including a proposed treatment plan, to the supervising physician and seek further direction where appropriate.
- Provide education to patients, families, and other health providers as appropriate to the clinical setting.
- Communicate with other members of the healthcare team and other hospital departments, both orally, in writing, and electronically.
Medical Documentation and Record Keeping:
- Maintain clear, accurate, and appropriate records of the patient encounter and management plan.
- Admission notes, progress notes, and discharge notes as needed.
- Dictated records as appropriate.
- Consultation requests.
- Other types of documentation as required by the particular setting.
Consultation with Renal and Multidisciplinary Team:
- Collaboration with all aspects of the renal team including (but not limited to) physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, clerical staff, technicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, patient representatives, and administrative staff to provide optimal care for patients.
Collaboration with Affiliated Services (including Regional Sites):
- General Internal Medicine and Hospitalists
- Emergency Department
- Medical Subspecialties including Intensive Care
- Surgery
- Radiology
- Pathology
Supervision:
- While not a requirement to exercise supervision, it is inherent in healthcare professions. There may also be opportunities for supervision/teaching roles as the Physician Assistant program grows at RVH; occasionally explains work procedures to new or inexperienced employees.
Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities:
- Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Must adhere to all RVH administrative and applicable departmental occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and protocol.
- Must adhere to Bill 132 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act regarding the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act and creating a work environment free of psychological harassment.
- Must be able to perform all bona fide essential duties in the position description, which may include lifting and moving patients, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, etc.
- Must complete a pre-employment health assessment, including review of the Job Demands Analysis for the position, as a condition of employment.
- Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers.
Our Purpose:
Making life better, with the care you need, close to home.
Our Values:
Team Up, Be Kind, Do Great Things, Inspire Trust, Be Bold.
If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:00 PM EST on the posting close date. Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. An inclusive, barrier-free selection process will be provided as required under RVH's Employment Accommodation Policy. Applicants need to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance, and information related to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. As part of the mandatory screening process, RVH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, and a current Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
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