Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Generalist

Job Description

The Regina Area requires a generalist in Obstetrics and Gynecology, with a subspecialty interest, to join our collegial department.

The successful candidate will join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Regina, Saskatchewan, establish a community fee-for-service practice, and be appointed faculty with the University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine. The physician will provide ambulatory and surgical care for women, participate in both the obstetrics and gynecology call rotas, and participate in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Specialists maintain a fee-for-service, independent practice. Call coverage is shared with a patient-centered and cooperative call group within the specialty, and an on-call premium is provided for on-call availability. A city-wide pooled referrals system for obstetrics and gynecology consultation will support the successful candidate in establishing their practice.

Obstetrical & Gynecological services are based at the Regina General Hospital. There are approximately 4,000 deliveries each year at Regina General Hospital, with approximately 3,000 deliveries done by the in-house Obstetrics call group. Specialists are supported by a complete range of neonatal, pediatric, medical, and surgical sub-specialists.

The operating theatres have recently been renovated and are state-of-the-art for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. All gynecologic surgeons are allocated a minimum of one day per month in the main operating theatre. The Women's Health Centre provides outpatient gynecologic procedures including hysteroscopy and colposcopy. Access to the Women's Health Centre procedure rooms will also be available based on the successful candidate's preferred scope of gynecologic practice.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is dedicated to learning and partners in the growing educational needs of medical students and residents from the College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. Regina is one of two sites for the University of Saskatchewan's Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program.

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Obstetrics and Gynecology and be eligible for regular licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).

Preference will be given to a candidate with extra training in a subspecialty area.

This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff, and management, function well as a clinician and educator in a high-volume environment with a commitment to providing high-quality patient and family-centered care.

In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

The start date for this position is negotiable. Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2024.

Additional Information

For Information or to submit curriculum vitae, please contact:

Recruitment Team

Saskatchewan Health Authority - Regina

Phone: 306-766-0745 | Fax: 306-766-3459

Email: SHAPhysicianCareersRegina@saskhealthauthority.ca