Physician Assistant Degree

HealthCareersInSask.ca·Nipawin, Saskatchewan

CA$51 - CA$63/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago

Practice for this role

Physician Assistant Degree · CA$51 - CA$63/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

At the median vs. median posted rate for physicians roles in Saskatchewan (CA$51.10/hr, n=44)

54 similar openings in Saskatchewan · median CA$51.10/hr

8 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

CA$23.13/hr · p10p90 · CA$52.59/hr

this role: CA$51.10/hrmedian CA$51.10/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 44 posted physicians roles in Saskatchewan rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about level with the Saskatchewan median for physicians roles.

Physician Assistants practice medicine within a formalized relationship with a physician to collect medical information and make clinical decisions. They perform diagnostic and therapeutic interventions while adhering to patient and family-centered care principles.

Position #: 9012928

Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Nipawin Hospital

City/Town: Nipawin

Department: Emergency

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band

Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5

Travel Required: No

Job Description

Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalists 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).

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience
Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field, is an asset

Education
Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC

Licenses
Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or

Requirements

Candidates must hold an accredited Physician Assistant degree and maintain licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. Additional requirements include relevant clinical experience and professional certifications such as CCPA or PA-C.

bachelor degree
professional certificate
Leadership
Professionalism
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Computer skills
Interpersonal skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving
Therapeutic interventions
Clinical decision making
Ethical practice
Patient care
Multidisciplinary teamwork
Diagnostic interventions

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: CA$51 - CA$63/hr
Location: Nipawin, Saskatchewan
Posted: Sep 1, 2026
Closes: Sep 9, 2026
Application: Employer website

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