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Job Purpose Horizon Health Network has an immediate opportunity for a Physician Assistant in the Fredericton, New Brunswick area. The position is in the Emergency Department at the Fredericton Urgent Care Centre, with the possibility of travel to other locations under the Emergency Department. The ED serves a population of approximately 166,000 and averages 49,000 patient visits a year encompassing all CTAS levels. The ED has 24hour inhouse ED Physician coverage. The Physician Assistant (PA) will be assigned to a primary supervising physician and will work with other clinical supervising physicians as determined by the chief of the department. The PA will function as part of an interdisciplinary team and will engage in patient assessments, diagnostic workups, procedures, and management as determined by the Canadian Association of Physician Assistant Scope of Practice and National Competency Profile and the supervising physician. The degree of supervision and practice will be a product of assessment of the PAs competency by the physician and in accordance with existing regulation of Physician Assistant by the College of Physician Assistant and Surgeons of New Brunswick. Qualifications Must be certified through the Physician Assistant Certification Council Canada or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants from the United States. Must be eligible for registration by the College of Physician Assistant and Surgeons of New Brunswick. Must have current BLS (Basic Life Support). Must have recent, wellrounded clinical experience and preferably exposure to Emergency Medicine in the workplace or as part of clinical training. Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification or willing to obtain within six months. ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification is an asset. Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment is an asset. Ability to fill open shifts on short notice. Ability to perform the duties of the position. Good work record. Key Responsibilities Evaluate Emergency Department patients, order necessary testing and imaging. Work with Attending Emergency Department Physicians to develop treatment and discharge plans. Liaise with allied health, nursing team and consultants. Perform administration tasks. Respect and understand privacy and confidentiality. Competencies Communication skills. Teamwork. Approach to common Emergency Department procedures. Willingness to learn. Critical thinking. Ability to build good working relationships with healthcare professionals, patients, families and community members. Ability to manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment. Thrive in complex fastpaced environments. EEO Statement Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care. #J-18808-Ljbffr