Bargaining Unit:
Non Union
Competition #:
NU25-015
Job Type:
Full Time
Department:
Mental Health Program
Hours of Work:
Variable
Date Posted:
June 6, 2025
Job Number:
J0525-0373
Number of Positions:
1
Length of Position:
Permanent
Closing Date:
June 13, 2025
At Bluewater Health, we are committed to fostering a Culture of Kindness and promoting health through partnership. With locations in Sarnia and Petrolia, we are proud to serve approximately 131,000 residents of Sarnia-Lambton. Our dedicated team, consisting of nearly 2,500 staff members, professional staff, and volunteers, works tirelessly to provide specialized acute, complex continuing care, allied health, and ambulatory care services.
Our purpose statement, “Health through partnership, Caring with kindness,” is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating each other, our patients and families, and our community with compassion and respect. Our corporate health human resources campaign, Building Blue, emphasizes our commitment to growth, innovation, and creating a supportive work environment where every team member can thrive.
The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family-centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate “I care and I respect you,” providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of the McMaster or Consortium Physician Assistant Program required
• Baccalaureate or masters in a medically related field preferred
• Member of Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) with professional liability insurance required

SKILL, ABILITY AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience – 3-5 years in the hospital setting, with experience in Mental Health & Addictions required
• Advanced clinical judgement and comprehensive skills in triage, assessment, examination and treatment, with the ability to effectively adapt to constantly changing and unpredictable situations required
• Effective interpersonal listening, time management, organizational, teamwork, leadership, problem solving and networking skills required
• Demonstrated ability in program/service development including planning, implementation, evaluation, and promotion required
• Knowledge of Physicians Assistants’ Standards of Practice as set out by the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants required
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of adult education skills preferred
• Creative and innovative in delivery of expert care, with demonstrated skills in project management/change management required
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment with minimal supervision/direction required

• To function as a Physician Assistant working in collaboration with other health care professionals to enhance the provision of quality care in Mental Health & Addiction settings
• To manage, direct and provide comprehensive health care for individuals and families who need mental health & addictions care
• To consult with a physician or other expert when the patient’s condition requires care beyond the Physician Assistants’ scope of practice
• To act as a role model and provide leadership in clinical practice, education, research, and quality management
• Collaborate with other disciplines to best meet the needs of both the patient and their family
• Support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and Family-Centred Care
• Participate in building a culture of safety and partnering with each other to improve the safety of patient care processes and systems
• Interact with others in a way that advances the goals of the organization through co-operative working relations
• Perform reflecting the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct of Bluewater Health
• Participates in unit/department and Hospital Quality Improvement initiatives
• Completes continuing education requirements as necessary
• Acts as a coach, mentor, resource and positive role model for new staff and students
• Other related duties as assigned
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  Bluewater Health is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to fully and fairly participate in the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department at (519) 464-4400 extension 8391 or humanresources@bluewaterhealth.ca and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accessibility needs.
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