Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

Google Translate Disclaimer

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Physician Assistants

Physician Assistants (PAs) are joining Saskatchewan’s health care teams to strengthen the health system. As new members of team-based health care, PAs make a valuable contribution to timely and high-quality health services.

There are multiple PA opportunities available with the Saskatchewan Health Authority in communities across the province. If you are interested in applying or to spread the word, see more at HealthCareersInSask.ca.

Physician Assistants are health professionals who have taken advanced training at one of the recognized programs in Canada or the United States. They practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician, often within a multidisciplinary health team. Physician Assistants provide services in primary care, long-term care, emergency medicine, cancer care, general internal medicine and surgical specialties. Some key duties include conducting patient examinations, prescribing medications, and ordering and interpreting tests.

Integrating Physician Assistants into health care teams will enhance patient access to health care services.

Saskatchewan Health Human Resources Action Plan - Recruit, Train, Incentivize, Retain. Physician Assistants enhance access to timely, high-quality care. They enhance patient access to care; contribute to reducing wait times; help perform more procedures and strengthen health care teams.

PAs are regulated under the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). For more information about licensing, visit the CPSS website – Applying for Physician Assistant Licensure.

Saskatchewan is a top destination of choice to live, work and grow a career in health care. The province offers many advantages including affordable living, full-time employment opportunities, excellent wages and benefits, as well as strong health care teams and welcoming communities.

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