Description
Provides a range of patient-centered health care services to individuals, families and communities at all life stages. Practices within
a formalized collaborative structure with physician oversight and regulation. Collaborates with patients, families and an inter
- professional team of health professionals.
Provides a broad spectrum of health promotion, chronic disease management, disease prevention, education, counseling
treatment and supportive care in collaboration with the supervising physician. Maintains competencies based on in-depth
knowledge and skills in clinical practice and holds the expertise required to conduct comprehensive health assessments and
implements appropriate care interventions.
Aligns his/her practice with evidence-based strategies that maintain the highest level of quality and continuity for the patient.
Strives to improve the health status of the residents of the Northern Health Region (NHR) working from an advanced understanding
and knowledge of health issues experienced by residents of NHR. Develops and implements health plans for a client-centered
strength/holistic approach.
**QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in medicine from a faculty of medicine acceptable to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) or
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
- Current active practicing registration as a Clinical Assistant or Physician Assistant with CPSM
- Current certification from a recognized Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), or obtain within three (3) months of
commencing employment
- Valid Manitoba Class V driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel the region year round
- Thorough knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet
- Two (2) years’ recent experience in the identified area(s) of proposed practice (i.e. acute care, emergency, surgery, primary
care) an asset
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**Northern RHA strives to have a diverse workforce in an inclusive and accessible workplace,
which provides opportunity for reasonable accommodation.
**OPEN UNTIL FILLED