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
About Us
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.
