Fredericton Physician Assistant (PY01) PCN 1153882
Location: Fredericton area (Horizon), _Other - Fredericton Area , New Brunswick - Permanent Full Time

Competition #: 166250 External

Posted: September 7, 2026

Closes: September 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: October 2, 2026

Location: Emergency

Job Classification: Physician Assistant (PY01)

Job Classification Type: SHCP

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

FTE: 1

Schedule: Day, Evening, Weekend, Rotation, Other, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: 56.0017 to 64.5203 per hour

Job Purpose
Horizon health Network has an immediate opportunity for a Physician Assistant.

The Physician Assistant (PA) will be assigned to a Primary Supervising physician and will work with other Clinical Supervising Physicians as determined by the Chief of the department. The PA will function as a part of an interdisciplinary team and will engage in patient assessments, diagnostic workups, procedures, and management as determined by the Canadian Association of Physician Assistant Scope of Practice and National Competency Profile and the supervising physician. The degree of supervision and practice will be a product of assessment of competency of the PA by the physician and in accordance with existing regulation of Physician Assistant by the college of Physician Assistant and Surgeons of New Brunswick.

Qualifications
Must be certified either through the Physician Assistant Certification Council Canada or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants from the United States.
Must be eligible for registration by the College of Physician Assistant and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
Must have current BLS (Basis Life Support).
Must have recent well rounded clinical experience and preferably been exposed to Emergency Medicine in the workplace or as part of clinical training.




Current ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) certification or willing to obtain within 6 months.
ATLS (Advance Trauma Life Support) certification is an asset.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment is an asset.
Ability to fill open shifts on short notice.
Ability to perform the duties of the position.

Key Responsibilities
Evaluate Emergency Department patients, order necessary testing and imaging.
Work with Attending Emergency Department Physicians to develop treatment and discharge plans.
Liaise with allied health, nursing team and consultants.
Respect and understanding of privacy and confidentiality.

Competencies
Teamwork.
Approach to common Emergency Department procedures
Willingness to learn.
Critical Thinking.
Ability to build good working relationships with healthcare professionals, patients, families and other members of the community.
Ability to manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment.
Thrive in complex fast-paced environments.

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process
Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An workplace based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

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📌 Fredericton Physician AssistantPCN 1153882 (New Brunswick)
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 New Brunswick