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Description:
The Clinical Surgical Assistant for Surgical Services is a multisite position for the Cold Lake, Bonnyville, and St. Paul Healthcare Centres. You will work under the guidance, and report to, the Specialists Surgeons to provide clinical and technical assistance in the Emergency Room, Outpatient department, Surgical Units and consultations on other units. In this position you will: Have knowledge and interest in the management of surgery patients in different surgical specialties. Document consultations, patient interactions and procedures in the patient medical record. Participate on clinical committees, research and special projects. Consult with patients in the Emergency Room and Outpatient departments and discuss this with the appropriate surgeon for management planning. Prepare patients for surgery and help to optimize their journey through the surgical pathway. Daily rounding on all surgical patients and interact with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care. Respond to acute complications, medical needs and changes in status of surgical in-patients. Diagnose untreated conditions, manage and order patients specific special investigations as needed. Discuss patients daily with the Most Responsible Physician (Surgeon) and work collaboratively members of the care team. Ensure that patient flow is managed appropriately and discharges are done in a timely and efficient manner. Provide post op care instructions, prescriptions and arrange for transfers to outlying hospitals where appropriate. Help to maintain the patient’s care pathway post-surgery and post discharge by making appropriate follow-up appointments, manage Outpatient Therapy plan management and wound care management. Assess and discuss management plan of patients with the Surgeon responsible.
Classification: Clinical and Surgical Asst
Union: Exempt
Unit and Program: Surgical Services
Primary Location: St. Paul Health Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 07-FEB-2024
Date Available: 17-FEB-2024
Hours per Shift: 10
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $24.83
Maximum Salary: $61.22
Vehicle Requirement: Driver’s License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must have one of the following: A current Limited Practice Register – Clinical Assistant license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta; a current active application with the Alberta Clinical and Surgical Assistant Program (ACSAP); or be eligible to participate in the Alberta Clinical and Surgical Assistant Program (ACSAP) and have initiated the application process. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/medstaff/Page7094.aspx
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience. Registration with Alberta Clinical and Surgical Assistant Program (ACSAP)
Preferred Qualifications:
Current ACLS & PCLS preferred.

For more information on how to apply, visit:
https://careers.albertahealthservices.ca/jobs/clinical-and-surgical-assistant-435333

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