Physician Assistant Degree

Position # : 9012928

Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Nipawin Hospital

City/Town: Nipawin

Department: Emergency

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalists who practice medicine within a formalized relationship with a physician. Regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS), PAs collect and interpret medical information, make appropriate clinical decisions and carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within a formalized Physician/PA relationship agreement approved by the (CPSS).

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field, is an asset

Education

Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC

Licenses

Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).

Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.

Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or

Memberships

Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

Communication skills

Intermediate Computer Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Technical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language

Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care

Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy

Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others

Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity

Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team

Other Information

Travel within Saskatchewan

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset

Ability to travel when required

Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.