At a glance
Automatically prepared from the listing. Check the original description for the full requirements.
Jump to the original descriptionResponsibilities
The Anesthesia Assistant works under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists to design and implement anesthesia care plans. They utilize clinical inquiry and assessment skills to guide complex decisions in time-sensitive situations within a regional referral centre.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant Program and hold active registration with the applicable regulatory body. Required certifications include CCAA designation, BLS, and ACLS, along with recent operating room or critical care experience.
Education
- postgraduate degree
- professional certificate
Working hours
31 hours per week
Skills
- Airway Management
- Difficult Airway Support
- Anesthesia Equipment Setup
- Invasive Monitoring
- Non-invasive Monitoring
- Vascular Access Assistance
- Perioperative Patient Care
- Clinical Assessment
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Organizational Skills
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Benefits Package
- Annual Remote Retention Allowance
- Recruitment Incentive
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Keywords
- Anesthesia Assistant
- CCAA
- CSRT
- BLS
- ACLS
- Perioperative Care
- Airway Management
- Critical Care
- Operating Room
- Vascular Access
- HSAA
- Healthcare
- Respiratory Therapy
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Come join our team in Grande Prairie, Alberta. We offer a competitive salary/benefits package and an annual remote retention allowance. This position may also qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of the Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca. Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is a modern regional referral hospital serving patients throughout northwestern Alberta and neighboring regions. The facility includes 11 operating rooms, a regional cancer centre, intensive care services, mental health services, and extensive educational partnerships with Northwestern Polytechnic. As the Anesthesia Assistant, you will participate in the delivery of safe, high-quality anesthesia care and will be an integral member of a regional referral centre serving northwestern Alberta, northeastern British Columbia, and parts of the Northwest Territories. Grande Prairie is Alberta’s largest city north of Edmonton and serves as the commercial, educational, and healthcare hub of the Peace Region. The city has a population of more than 70,000 and supports a regional catchment of approximately 300,000 people. Grande Prairie offers: affordable housing and a family-friendly lifestyle. Excellent schools and post-secondary education opportunities. Extensive parks, trail systems, and recreational facilities, including the Eastlink Centre. Access to world-class outdoor recreation, including camping, hiking, fishing, skiing, golf, and the Canadian Rockies. A vibrant art, cultural, and sporting community with numerous festivals and events throughout the year. There is always something to do in Grande Prairie! Join a growing perioperative team and enjoy an exceptional quality of life while practicing in one of Western Canada’s most dynamic regional healthcare centres.
Description:
As an Anesthesia Assistant, you will work under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists (specialist physicians) and as part of the anesthesia care team to design and implement anesthesia care plans. You will use your knowledge, clinical inquiry, and assessment skills to guide complex clinical decisions in time-sensitive situations.
Classification: Anesthesia Assistant Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: UNIT 25 RESPIRATORY Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $46.37 Maximum Salary: $60.11 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Successful completion of an accredited post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant Program. Active registration with the applicable regulatory body. Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) membership with Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) designation.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Current BLS and ACLS certification. Recent Operating Room and/or Critical Care experience Demonstrated proficiency in: Airway management, Difficult airway support, Anesthesia equipment setup and troubleshooting, Invasive and non-invasive monitoring, Vascular access assistance, Perioperative patient care Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
