Description
The Renfrew Victoria Hospital
(RVH) is a fully accredited facility located just 45 minutes west of Ottawa.
Part of the Renfrew and Area Health Village, RVH provides medical, surgical and
complex continuing care as well as extensive ambulatory care with over 30,000
emergency and clinic visits per year.
We
are recruiting a Physician Assistant (PA) for our Emergency Department, to
assist our Emergency Physicians on duty in assessing patients. The PA also
participates in education sessions and may be asked to attend or participate in
other activities related to the development of the ED service or hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity for an
experienced, collaborative PA to join our hospital team. This is a 1-year contract with the potential
to become permanent.
We offer:
● An
experienced, collegial and committed
team of emergency physicians, nurses and staff to support you, including social
work, RT, geriatric assessor, imaging, and 24/7 laboratory
● Support of
in-house hospitalists, general surgeons, internal medicine, nephrology,
anaesthesia, and local back-up ED physicians.
● State-of-the-art
equipment including GlideScope, Hi flow O2, Bipap, vents for transfer, bedside
US
● X-Ray and CT
7 days a week, and weekday US
● Tertiary care
available via air/land: The Ottawa Hospital and CHEO 1 hour east.
● Access to the
hospital’s Employee Assistance Program, UptoDate, and Education Fund for CME
● As part of
the Atlas Alliance of hospitals, our electronic medical record is EPIC and full
training is provided.
Responsibilities:
● Under
supervision of the ER physician and as per the medical directives: perform
history and physicals, and develop a plan of care, order investigations and
interpret findings, perform procedures, provide patient education and
counselling, arrange interventions and post-discharge appointments
● Interact with
other ED team members and community partners as part of the patients circle of
care
● Anticipate
patient needs and obstacles. Set realistic goals for patient care that lead to
optimal results, enhanced patient satisfaction based on evidence-based
practice.
● Model and
encourage personal accountability; support a common team purpose and direction
● Perform other
job-related duties as assigned. QualificationsJob Requirements
● Successful
completion of the Physician Assistant Bachelor Degree from an accredited
educational institution.
● Certified
through the Physician Assistant’s Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
● Membership
with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA)
● Demonstrates
good initiative, problem solving and analytical skills
● Strong
communication and interpersonal skills
● Sound
commitment to patient and family centered care.
RVH has a well-deserved reputation
for having one of the most supportive, positive and collegial work environments
for staff, while delivering the highest quality comprehensive patient
care.
Named the ‘Most Welcoming Town
2017’, the Town of Renfrew provides an exceptional quality of life including a
thriving business sector with unique shopping exemplified by the town’s
historic buildings and specialized shops. Located in the Ottawa Valley, Ontario’s adventure playground, Renfrew is
situated only minutes away from pristine waterways, woodlands and forests, with
the amenities of Ottawa close at hand.
For more information about this
practice opportunity, please contact:
Alison Green, Vice President, Corporate Services
(613) 432-4851 ext. 401
aligreenrenfrewhosp.com
Additional
information about RVH is available by visiting www.renfrewhosp.com.
The start date of this position is flexible. Applications will be accepted on a
rolling basis until the position is filled.
Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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