Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The Physician Assistant will work under the supervision of a physician to provide preventative and ongoing medical care to patients in the Emergency Department. They will perform clinical assessments and interventions to extend the services provided by the medical team.
6-Sep-26Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the Opportunity Nova Scotia Health is currently accepting applications for Physician Assistant in Emergency Department at Dartmouth General Hospital. This position assists in transforming healthcare delivery and patient care throughout our province. Join a team of individuals working to help patients, families and caregivers with the right care at the right time in the right place. Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Physician Assistant (PA) will work under the direction and supervision of the Physician to provide preventative and/or ongoing medical and clinical care management to patients. The PA role contributes to extending the services provided by the physician, through completing assessments and interventions along the spectrum of care provided to patients within their division/department under their supervisory agreement. To learn more about Physician Assistants in Nova Scotia, please visit; Physician Assistant Opportunities - Nova Scotia Health Travel to other sites may be required.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of or currently enrolled in an accredited recognized Physician Assistant program in Canada, United Kingdom, or United States Certified or eligible for certification with the Physician Assistant's Certification Council, General Medical Council, or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons Nova Scotia Medical Liability Insurance required Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants preferred 3 years recent relevant experience in the Emergency Department required In the absence of candidates who meet the above experience requirements, alternative experience may be considered Certifications or willingness to obtain, when needed: Basic Life Supports, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Pediatric Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support Currency in medical readings and evidence-based guidelines Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, clinical assessment, and decision-making skills Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours
Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly Shifts include days, nights, weekends and holidays Compensation and Benefits
$55.62 - $63.28 hourly ($108,464 - $112,806 annually)
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position.
Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.
Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.
We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold or be eligible for relevant professional certification and licensure. A minimum of 3 years of recent experience in an Emergency Department is required.
Market context
Physician openings in Nova Scotia are often shaped by ongoing demand for licensed clinical coverage, especially where access and continuity of care matter. These roles are competitive because employers typically require provincial licensing eligibility, a Review of Qualifications, ACLS certification, and CMPA coverage, while benefits may include health, dental, travel, disability, and life insurance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting so you can confirm licensure steps and coverage needs before applying.