Physician Assistant Degree

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Saskatoon · CA$51,102 (stated in the posting)

Position #: 9014684

Expected Start Date: November 29, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Orthopedic Nursing Unit

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

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."Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

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

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
Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.

Memberships

Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

Advanced - Technical skills
Intermediate - Computer skills
Advanced - Communication skills
Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
Advanced - Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
Ability to work independently
Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity

Other Information

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
Travel within Saskatchewan
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
Standby may be required.
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. 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."Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

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