Family Medicine - Central Health Network
Job Description
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), Regina Area, invites applications for a full-time Family Medicine Physician position within the Central Health Network (CHN), with a portion of the time also supporting the North Health Network. This role will primarily involve supporting the Al Ritchie Heritage Community Health Center and providing one day a week of service to the communities of Regina Beach, Southey, and Cupar. The Central Network also supports outreach work within the community and collaborates with various Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).
The Centres are honoured to work with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to continue to evolve our services to better meet the needs of our patients. Among its offerings, the Center focuses on addressing the unique healthcare needs of clients, including general primary healthcare, chronic disease management, and walk-ins. The Centers practice a shared care model and offer EMR (Electronic Medical Records), an interdisciplinary team that includes nurse practitioners and clinical assistants, and access to other support services such as chronic disease management, home care, public health, counselling, phlebotomy, and many other visiting providers.
The SHA is dedicated to learning and is a partner in the growing educational needs of medical students and residents from the College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan.
The University of Saskatchewan is a research-intensive institution with 22,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. The College of Medicine has an intake of 100 students per year with a commensurate number of positions for residency training. The Department of Family Medicine has distributed training sites in Saskatoon and Regina (https://medicine.usask.ca/department/clinical/family-medicine.php).
Job Qualifications
- The candidate will hold certification or be eligible for certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). Successful applicants will be eligible for a provisional or regular license to practice in Saskatchewan from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.
- This individual should be a collaborative team player, capable of interacting effectively with patients, colleagues, staff, and management. They must excel in a high-volume clinical environment and demonstrate a strong commitment to providing high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.
- Experience or interest in providing trauma-informed care, complex chronic disease management, addictions and supporting the medically and socially vulnerable are considered an asset. The successful applicant will work in a multidisciplinary care environment and show dedication to compassionate care. New graduates are welcome.
- The successful applicant has the potential to participate in the undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education programs of the Department of Family Medicine in the Regina Area and may be appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons.
The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
The start date for this position is negotiable. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Additional Information
Physician Recruitment Team
Saskatchewan Health Authority – Regina Area
Phone: 306-766-0745
Email: SHAPhysicianCareersRegina@saskhealthauthority.ca