Northern Family Physician -- Comprehensive

Job Description

Full service Family Physician, live in community or itinerant in/out model. Clinics, on-call in ER, day clinics in outpost nursing stations (fly in or drive).

Relocation Package

For Salaried Contractors: relocation and settlement packages are available at University of Saskatchewan rates.

Job Qualifications

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) or equivalent. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) full licence, plus ACLS. ATLS, PALS, ALARM, NRP, etc. highly recommended. Must love the rural and remote north.

Benefits

For Itinerant and Locum: Travel to and from community provide. University mileage rates of personal vehicles. If using a rental vehicle, the cost is covered, plus fuel. Accommodation provided Return of Service with Saskatchewan is counted.

Additional Information

NMS is seeking individuals, or groups of physicians excited by the prospect of the north. Delivering relationship-based, patient-centered, full-scope practice, with an awareness around cultural safety combined with a sensitivity toward Indigenous wellness. This is the core of healthcare in the north; you will be providing high level care in rural and remote settings. NMS sites are well-equipped, staffed with other physicians and support workers, and most utilize remote presence technology. It is also important to note that there are NO OVERHEAD charges in any of our communities.

Full or Part-time Salaried Contracts available.

-- OR-- Independent Itinerant Contracts: Medium to long-term contracts in a single northern location. Plan your life in a steady rotation with a fixed schedule. Usually a 26-week commitment (two-week-in/two-week-out rotation/yr. Half-time: two-week-in/six-week-out rotations.

If you subscribe to the importance of continuity of care and wish to be part of a solid team, talk to us. Travel allowance and accommodations provided for Itinerant or Locum positions.