Physician Assistant Degree

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Nipawin; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a Physician Assistant for Nipawin Hospital, Emergency department. This full-time regular position involves working days in Nipawin with a surrounding Saskatchewan travel requirement as needed.

An accredited PA degree and CPSS registration are required. Applicants should have strong clinical experience, solid communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC
• Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant
• Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA or Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC

Responsibilities

• Physician Assistants assess, diagnose, and manage patient care within a physician-PA team
• Perform clinical decision making and therapeutic interventions under physician supervision
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support quality patient care and safety

Job description

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 forothers
• 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