Physician Assistant Degree

Location: Southern Saskatchewan (Assiniboia)

Position # : 202396

Expected

Start Date:

May 30, 2026

Union:  HSAS

Facility:  Southwest Integrated Health Facility

City/Town:  Maple Creek

Department:  Primary Care Sites

Type:  Full-time regular

FTE:  1

Shift Information:  Days

Hours of Work:  14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief:  No

Float:  No

Field

Hours:

No

Travel Required:

No

Salary:  $51.102 to $62.500 (5 step range)

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

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational degree program recognized by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC)

Holds one of the following certifications:
Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC or the Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). (May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification requirements).

Licenses

Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant
(Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) for applicants outside of Saskatchewan)

Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

Intermediate - Computer skills

Advanced - Communication skills

Advanced - Analytical skills

Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Advanced - Technical skills

Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity

Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care

Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm

Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language

Ability to work independently

Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy

Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety

Other Information

Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset

Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset

Standby may be required.

Valid driver's license, where required

Maple Creek is located approximately 138 km west of Swift Current

For more information on the town of Maple Creek please visit

May provide services within Southwest Integrated Healthcare Facility.

Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria

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