Clinical and Surgical Assistant

Alberta Health Services

3mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry, Junior & Mid Level
Healthcare
Edmonton

Requirements

Required Qualifications:
Only International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who have submitted a complete application package to ACSAP and shared the applicable documentation according to the requirements listed on the program website are eligible to apply. Applicants must have one of: A current Limited Practice Register – Clinical Assistant license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, or 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:
Process: Applicants with current Limited Practice Register – Clinical Assist license or active registration with ACSAP may apply to this posting with current CV, a Cover Letter referencing this specific recruitment number and Prescreen Letter. Applicants who have not previously applied to ACSAP, or who were previously denied due to an incomplete application, must: Follow the ACSAP application instructions as detailed at: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/medstaff/Page7094.aspx. Please note the following: 1. Cover Letters must include current contact information including preferred phone and email addresses, and must be signed and dated. 2. Applicants MUST have an English Language Test that will NOT expire* within 3 months of the closing date of this posting. If your test will expire within 3 months of the closing date and you want to remain on the potential applicant list, you MUST provide proof of registration in a new English language Test that will take place in the next 3 months. *An expired English Language Test means that it is no longer current within 24 months as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants with recent experience in the clinical management of critically ill adult patients and experience in the Canadian health system are preferred. Preference will be given to individuals with surgery training in Canada.

Responsibilities

All clinical activities are performed under the supervision of the surgeon / physician lead and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team. Some of the clinical assistant responsibilities can include, but are not limited to, completing admissions, ordering and performing selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, assessing and responding to the patient’s medical needs as they arise and planning care throughout the patient’s hospitalization.

FAQs

What is the Alberta Clinical and Surgical Assistant Program (ACSAP)?

ACSAP provides International Medical Graduates (IMGs) with an alternate career path to become Clinical/Surgical Assistants through a six-month assessment and evaluation program.

Where are the Clinical and Surgical Assistant positions located?

The positions are located in the Edmonton Zone.

What are the responsibilities of a Clinical Assistant?

Clinical Assistant responsibilities include completing admissions, ordering and performing selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, assessing and responding to patient medical needs, and planning care throughout the patient’s hospitalization.

What type of schedule can Clinical Assistants expect?

Clinical Assistants will work shifts that include days, evenings, nights, and weekends, with a typical shift lasting 10 hours.

What are the salary ranges for the Clinical Assistant position?

The minimum salary is $24.83, while the maximum salary is $61.22.

Who is eligible to apply for the Clinical Assistant position?

Only International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who have submitted a complete application package to ACSAP and meet specific requirements are eligible to apply.

What qualifications are required to apply?

Applicants must have a current Limited Practice Register – Clinical Assistant license, an active application with ACSAP, or be eligible to participate in ACSAP and have initiated the application process.

Is there a specific format for the cover letter?

Yes, the cover letter must include current contact information, be signed and dated, and reference the specific recruitment number.

What is the requirement regarding the English Language Test?

Applicants must have an English Language Test that will not expire within 3 months of the closing date of the posting. If an expiration is approaching, proof of registration for a new test must be provided.

Are preferred qualifications mentioned for the position?

Yes, preferred qualifications include recent experience in the clinical management of critically ill adult patients and experience within the Canadian health system, with an emphasis on candidates with surgery training in Canada.

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