Physician Assistant Degree

Position #: 202521 Posted: August 25, 2025 Posting End Date: Posted Until Filled Expected Start Date: February 10, 2025 Union: HSAS Facility: La Ronge Health Centre City/Town: La Ronge Department: Integrated Nursing Unit Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks Job Profile 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. Relief: No Float: No Field Hours: No Travel Required: No 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 Advanced - Communication skills Intermediate - Computer skills Advanced - Analytical skills Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example Advanced - Interpersonal skills Advanced - Technical skills Knowledge and Abilities Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy Ability to work independently Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity Other Information Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset Standby may be required. Valid driver's license, where required Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement May provide services in Emergency and other acute care services as required. La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/