HealthCareersInSask.ca·Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
The incumbent provides clinical assistance to anaesthetists within acute care facilities. Responsibilities include calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing anaesthetic equipment.
Position #: 181572
Expected Start Date: To be Determined, posted until filled
Union: HSAS
Facility: Royal University Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Operating Room
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Standby
Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Pay Band Anaesthesia Assistant $45.074 to $54.991
Travel Required: No
The incumbent provides clinical assistance to anaesthetists, as well as calibrating, troubleshooting and performing repairs on anaesthetic equipment, as required, at all acute care facilities. Individuals in this position have a blended reporting relationship, reporting administratively to the manager, cardio-respiratory services (i.e. payroll, professional issues), financially to the manager of nursing - operating room (i.e. direct purchase authorization, inventory additions/deletions) and receives clinical direction from the department of anaesthesia. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Yes Education Anaesthesia diploma (DA) Licenses Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) Other Information Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) Registered/eligible with Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapist (SCRT) For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/ May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
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Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
Candidates must hold an Anaesthesia diploma and certifications in PALS and ACLS. Registration or eligibility with the CRNS and SCRT is also required.
Market context
In Saskatchewan, certified anaesthesia assistant roles are typically tied to hospital and surgical service demand, especially where operating room coverage and perioperative support are priorities. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for an anaesthesia diploma, PALS and ACLS, plus CRNS and SCRT registration or eligibility; recruitment and retention incentives may also be part of the package. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying, since they are distilled from the original job description to save research time.