The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), in partnership with the Provincial Department of Surgery and the University of Saskatchewan, is recruiting a Clinical Assistant (Cardiac Surgery) to support the provincial Cardiac Surgery Program at Royal University Hospital (RUH).This is a contract, supervised Clinical Assistant role within a CPSS-approved Clinical Assistant Program. The position supports inpatient and peri-operative cardiac surgery care.Clinical Role (Supervised Practice)Under the supervision of designated cardiac surgeons, the Clinical Assistant will:

Provide supervised inpatient and peri-operative cardiac surgery care

Assist in the operating room only within approved authorizations

Support pre-operative assessment and post-operative patient management

Facilitate communication and care coordination across disciplines

The Clinical Assistant:

Will never be the Most Responsible Physician (MRP)

May only perform clinical activities authorized by the supervising surgeon

Must practise under supervision at all times

Must practise strictly within a program and scope approved by the CPSS Registrar

Terms of Employment

Contract position

Remuneration per established Clinical Assistant agreements

Supervision required at all times

Scope of practice and supervision defined and approved by CPSS

Language of Work

English

Specialty Type: Specialist - Other

Qualifications:

Medical degree from a recognized institution

Completion of postgraduate medical training

Eligibility for licensure as a Clinical Assistant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) under Licensure of Physicians to Work in Limited Roles

Important: Licensure as a Clinical Assistant is not a pathway to regular or independent licensure. Physicians seeking independent practice must meet all CPSS requirements for full licensure.

Additional Information:

The Community:
Saskatoon Shines - With more hours of sunshine than any other major Canadian city and a population of 265,000+, Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan, offering non-stop entertainment opportunities including world class events, festivals and attractions, a strong arts and music focus, and a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighborhood. The beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus is located on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a vibrant cultural life. The University of Saskatchewan is a research-intensive institution with 22,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Sciences Complex.

Tourism Saskatchewan - Saskatoon

The University of Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Health Authority

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA): 
The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely healthcare for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve frontline patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely healthcare, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.
The SHA supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients. We welcome applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community.
For Information or to submit curriculum vitae, please contact:
Recruitment and Retention
Practitioner Staff Affairs
Saskatchewan Health Authority
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