Position Profile

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Regina Area invites applications for the position of NCA (Neonatal Clinical Associate) to join our dynamic and expanding department. The NCA will work 12 and 8 hour shifts under the supervision of a Neonatologist to provide comprehensive in-house medical coverage of infants admitted to the Level III NICU at the Regina General Hospital as well as antenatal consultation service for common scenarios.

The NCA will be team-oriented and professional, demonstrating efficient decision-making and the ability to resolve clinical and professional issues. Significant autonomy for clinical duties is possible according to qualifications and experience.

Other duties include participating in guidelines, order sets and policy and procedure development. The NCAs also contribute to monitoring the standards of practice and planning, developing, implementing and maintaining quality improvement initiatives.

NCAs have opportunities to contribute to the development of knowledge and the improvement of practice for sick neonates, including research participation.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Qualify for licensure with CPSS as a Neonatal Clinical Associate
• Significant experience providing care in a Level III NICU and proficiency with common procedures
• Completed formal Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine training in North America or Western Europe, or practiced for at least 2 years in a similar NCA position in another Level III NICU in Canada
• Team-oriented with the ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff, and management, and function well in a high-volume clinical environment with a commitment to high-quality patient and family-centred care

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional clinical and/or academic skills/certifications
• Success on the Royal College Subspecialist Examination Affiliate Program examination is an advantage
• Ability to sustain a workload of 160–200 hours per month

Additional Information

The Community – Regina, Saskatchewan

Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan, Canada and is a beautiful oasis on the prairies with a steadily growing population exceeding 250,000. According to MacLean's Best Communities in Canada 2019, Regina came in second in the Prairies and 74th across the country, scoring well in population growth, commute, amenities and culture. Cost of living and housing remain more affordable than in most large urban centers. Regina is known for its generous, friendly people and rich community pride. This welcoming prairie city has an abundance of parks, sports and recreational facilities, bicycle pathways, family attractions and an exceptional quality of life. The United Nations has awarded Regina as a 'Tree City of the World' for the second year in a row. There are many attractions and events that take place all year in Regina for residents and tourists alike at www.regina.ca.

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.

The start date for this position is negotiable. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

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