Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 202502
Expected

Start Date:

August 25, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Battlefords Union Hospital
City/Town: North Battleford
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs
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

Salary or Pay Band: $51.102 to $62.500 (5 step range)

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.

Travel Required: Yes
Human Resources Exemption: No

• Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field, is an asset

• Successful completion of a recognized accredited PA educational program

• Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant
• Certified with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

• Advanced
  - Communication skills
• Intermediate
  - Computer skills
• Advanced
  - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced
  - Technical skills
• Intermediate
  - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Advanced
  - Analytical skills

• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Ability to work independently
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
• Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
• HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
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• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Standby may be required.
• May provide services to Saskatchewan Hospital.
• Valid driver's license, where required