Role Description
Are you an experienced Physician Assistant looking for an opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a dynamic and remote setting? Advanced Medical Solutions Inc. (AMS) is proud to support healthcare services at Baffinland Iron Mines in Nunavut. In this role, you will be a key healthcare provider on-site, delivering primary and emergency care in a remote, resource-limited environment.
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Working alongside a multidisciplinary team
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Maintaining the health and safety of personnel
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Practicing with a high level of autonomy
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A unique opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with a one-of-a-kind northern experience
Qualifications
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Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) or equivalent recognized credential
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Licensed and in good standing with the appropriate regulatory body (if applicable)
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Minimum recent clinical experience in emergency, urgent care, or primary care settings
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications (PALS/ITLS considered an asset)
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Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
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Ability to work independently in remote, high-responsibility environments
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Valid driverβs license
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Ability to obtain required security clearance
Requirements
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Provide primary and emergency healthcare services within your scope of practice
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Conduct patient assessments, diagnose conditions, and initiate treatment plans
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Respond to urgent and emergency situations on-site
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Collaborate with paramedics, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
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Support occupational health services, including injury management and return-to-work planning
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Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
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Participate in on-call coverage and respond to after-hours incidents as required
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Contribute to health promotion and safety initiatives within the worksite
Benefits
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Competitive day rate compensation - $750.00
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Overtime pay for call-outs during on-call hours (minimum 4 hours per call-out)
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6% vacation pay on gross earnings (or higher as per legislation)
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Onsite camp accommodations provided
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All meals provided while on site
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Travel meal reimbursement (up to $75/day on travel days)
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Partial reimbursement (50%) for professional licenses and certifications (eligibility criteria apply)
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Opportunity to work in a highly autonomous role within a supportive clinical framework
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Exposure to diverse clinical cases in an occupational and emergency care setting
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A unique northern work experience in a remote mining environment