Position #: 202439
Expected Start Date: August 25, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Victoria Hospital
City/Town: Prince Albert
Department: General Surgical Nursing Unit
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 $51.10 to $62.50 (5 step range)
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.
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
Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
Advanced - Technical skills
Advanced - Communication skills
Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Intermediate - Computer skills
Advanced - Analytical skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
Ability to work independently
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 work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
Other Information
Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
Valid driver's license, where required
For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Standby may be required.
May provide services within Prince Albert Victoria Hospital.
