Physician Assistant Degree

Position # : 9010717

Expected Start Date: May 30, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Unit - 1

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

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).

Physician Assistant

• Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.

Valid Class 5 driver's license

(May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification)

Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or

Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a PA; or

Memberships

Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

Advanced - Technical skills

Advanced - Communication skills

Intermediate - Computer skills

Advanced - Analytical skills

Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity

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

Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety

Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care

Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy

Ability to work independently

Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language

Other Information

Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset

Travel within Saskatchewan

Valid driver's license, where required

For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset

Standby may be required.

Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

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

May provide services to acute and long term care sites as required

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.