Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 9013138
Expected Start Date: September 01, 2026
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