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/
