Pediatrician - Locum

Job Description

We are seeking exceptional Pediatricians to be part of our dynamic and expanding department. Successful candidates will join the Saskatchewan Health Authority , Pediatric Department in Regina in a locum position providing inpatient pediatric services.

Call requirements are negotiated to ensure appropriate coverage while providing the necessary work-life balance for department members. Currently call requirements range from 2-6 overnight calls per month, 2-6 weeks on duty in the pediatric teaching unit per year and up to 6 weeks on duty in the mother baby unit per year. Those participating in call are reimbursed as part of the Specialist Emergency Coverage Program and also bill fee-for-service for work completed.

Regina's Pediatric Department includes a diverse blend of Pediatricians, a Developmental Pediatrician, a Pediatric Nephrologist, a Pediatric Clinical Immunologist & Allergist and Neonatologists. Pediatricians within the department provide a range of clinical services including community clinics, pediatric outpatient ambulatory services, Wascana Children's Program for children with developmental needs, normal newborn care, a NICU and an inpatient pediatric teaching unit and high acuity area. Children requiring PICU care are transferred to a provincial PICU in Saskatoon following stabilization.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (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. Members of the department are eligible for appointment to the faculty of the College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, and take part in academic services including teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate learners. Weekly pediatric grand rounds are available in addition to monthly pediatric educational rounds, and quality improvement meetings. The successful applicant is expected to participate in the undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education programs of the Department of Pediatrics in the Regina Area.

Job Qualifications

Successful candidates will hold certification or be eligible for certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Pediatrics and be eligible for provisional or regular licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

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.

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.

Additional Information

For Information or to submit curriculum vitae, please contact:

Recruitment Team
Saskatchewan Health Authority - Regina Area
Phone: 306-766-0745 | Fax: 306-766-3459
Email: SHAPhysicianCareersRegina@saskhealthauthority.ca