Posted 7 months ago
Physician Assistant Degree
@ HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
Saskatchewan Health Authority is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant for the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Unit at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon. The PA practises as a medical generalist under a formal relationship with a Physician, making clinical decisions and carrying out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The role is a days schedule of 28 eight-hour shifts per six weeks, with travel within Saskatchewan and pay of $51.102 to $62.5 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Collect and interpret medical information
- Make appropriate clinical decisions
- Carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
- Work within a formalized Physician/PA relationship
Requirements summary:
- Graduate of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC
- Registration with CPSS or CCPA / PA-C certification
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Advanced technical and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-08
- 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 | 56 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPSS registration, PA-C (NCCPA), CCPA (PACCC), PALS, ACLS, ATLS |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Physician Assistant |
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Position #: 9010718
Expected Start Date: TBD
Union: HSAS
Facility: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Unit - 1
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
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5
Travel Required: Yes
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).
- Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
- 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
Memberships
- Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
Competencies
- Advanced - Technical skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Intermediate - Computer skills
- Advanced - Analytical skills
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
Knowledge and Abilities
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
- Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
Other Information
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
- Travel within Saskatchewan
- Valid driver's license, where required
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
- Standby may be required.
- Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
- Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
- May provide services to acute and long term care sites as required
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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We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
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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