Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 9012610

Expected Start Date: October 01, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Pasqua Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: General Medical Nursing Unit - Medicine - 3D

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

Human Resources Exemption: 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.

License

• Certified with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
• Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant
• Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).

Education

• Successful completion of a recognized accredited PA educational program 
• or Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC

Competencies

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

Membership

• Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Experience

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Valid driver's license, where required
• HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
• Standby may be required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives