General Surgeon

Job Description

An opportunity exists to engage in a diverse and high quality full time contracted General Surgery Practice in the NE area of Saskatchewan. The Victoria Hospital serves a population of approximately 45,000 and is a referral center for the whole of Northern Saskatchewan. Other surgical services include, General Surgery, ENT, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynecology. There is functional 8-bed intensive care unit. Guaranteed weekly OR access and a generous amount of procedural time in the ambulatory care and endoscopy units will be available to the successful candidate upon arrival. The program is complimented with a high quality anesthesiology program and a day surgery unit, which has extended hours for patient recovery.
The region and our departments/sections are committed to our members achieving a "balanced lifestyle" and recognize the importance of professional, family and personal priorities.
The successful candidate will join our team to provide comprehensive general surgery services to the patients of North East Saskatchewan, based out of Prince Albert. Will be required to provide Itinerant services to local hospital especially Nipawin at least 4 days a month. This service will include outpatient consultation, day-case procedures/surgeries and endoscopy. 24/7 Acute care (specialist on call) services will be provided in Prince Albert in collaboration with other members of the division on a 1:7 ratio.

Relocation Package

Recruitment and relocation incentives available.

Job Qualifications

The successful candidates will be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high volume environment with a commitment to provision of high quality patient and family-centered care. In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens or those who have Permanent Landed Resident status.

Additional Information

The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely healthcare for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve frontline patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely healthcare, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

To apply or request further information please contact:
April Matlock
Recruitment and Retention Specialist - Practitioner Staff Affairs, NE
April.matlock@saskhealthauthority.ca