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Physician Assistant Degree
@ HealthCareersInSask.ca
Melfort, Saskatchewan
Overview
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant for the Emergency department at Melfort Hospital, on a 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks day schedule. The role involves collecting and interpreting medical information, making clinical decisions and carrying out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions under a formalized agreement with a physician. Pay is $51.102 to $62.5 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Collect and interpret medical information
- Make clinical decisions
- Carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
- Work under a formalized physician agreement
Requirements summary:
- PA degree from a PACCC-recognized program
- PA-C through NCCPA or CCPA through PACCC
- CPSS membership and licensure
- Clinical PA experience is an asset
- ACLS, PALS and ATLS certifications are an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Hours per week | 56 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PA-C, CCPA, CPSS registration, ACLS, PALS, ATLS |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Physician Assistant |
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Position #: 9013138
Expected Start Date: To Be Determined
Union: HSAS
Facility: Melfort Hospital
City/Town: Melfort
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
- Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
- Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
- Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or
- Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant
Memberships
- Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
Competencies
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Technical skills
- Intermediate Computer Skills
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
- Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
- Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
- Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others
Other Information
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
- Travel within Saskatchewan
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
This role presents a unique opportunity for those interested in combining clinical practice with academic leadership. The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine is currently recruiting for an academic position to complement this role. For details on the academic leadership opportunity, please visit https://medicine.usask.ca/mpas/index.php
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
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.Journal
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