Posted 2 months ago
Physician Assistant Degree
@ HealthCareersInSask.ca
Nipawin, Saskatchewan
Overview
The Saskatchewan Health Authority, through HealthCareersInSask.ca, is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant for the Emergency department at Nipawin Hospital, starting September 21, 2026. The PA collects and interprets medical information, makes clinical decisions and carries out diagnostic and therapeutic care under a formal relationship with a physician. Standard days shift, 14 eight-hour shifts per three weeks, pay band $51.102 to $62.50 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and treat patients in the emergency department
- Make clinical decisions within a physician agreement
- Carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
- Collect and interpret medical information
Requirements summary:
- Completed accredited PA degree recognized by PACCC
- CPSS membership and licensure in good standing, or eligibility for registration
- CCPA through PACCC or PA-C through NCCPA
- Clinical PA experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Hours per week | 37.33 |
| 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 | CPSS registration, CCPA, PA-C, ATLS, ACLS, PALS |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Physician Assistant |
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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
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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