Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 202706  Expected

Start Date:

To be Determined  Union: HSAS  Facility:
Sunrise Health & Wellness Centre  City/Town:
Yorkton  Department:
Primary Health Services - Region Defined  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:
Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5

Travel Required:

No  Human Resources Exemption:
No  

Job Description  Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalist 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. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
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).
(May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification)
Valid Class 5 driver's license
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 - Interpersonal skills
Advanced - Communication skills
Advanced - Technical skills
Intermediate - Computer skills
Advanced - Analytical skills
Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
Knowledge and Abilities   Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
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
Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to work independently
Other Information   Travel within Saskatchewan
For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
May provide services toacute and long term care sites as required
Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
Standby may be required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
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