Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 202502

Expected Start Date: May 30, 2026

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)

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.

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

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

Education

• Successful completion of a recognized accredited PA educational program

Licenses

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• 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

Other Information

• 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
• For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/
• 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

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 https://medicine.usask.ca/mpas/index.php