Neonatologist

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) - Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology is seeking applications for a permanent full time Neonatologist. The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 48 single room unit that provides patient care to a range of infants, including extremely premature to infants with surgical problems. The JPCH NICU has a wide catchment area providing services to Northern Saskatchewan. In addition, to standard level 3 newborn care, we offer a variety of active clinical programs such as point of care ultrasound, neuro-critical care and family centered care. The successful candidate will join a team of 5 full time Neonatologists, in a level 2 and 3 NICU, sharing in the clinical workload of the NICU follow up program at JPCH. In addition, the team consists of 6 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and 10 Clinical Associates.

Job Qualifications

Applicants in consideration will have certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada in both Pediatrics and NICU) and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

Benefits

Benefits are the responsibility of the successful candidate.

Additional Information

The new Jim Pattison Children's Hospital offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for children, mothers and families from across our province. Centrally located on the University of Saskatchewan campus, our new children's hospital offers neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, general pediatrics, pediatric emergency and ambulatory services. Maternal services include labour and delivery, antepartum and postpartum care. The 176-bed facility provides the highest quality of care and put Saskatchewan at the forefront of research and innovation. Virtual Tour: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital

SHA - The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line 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 health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

University of Saskatchewan- The beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus is located on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a vibrant cultural life. It is a research-intensive institution with 26,000 students and 6,500 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Sciences Complex and two of the largest science projects in the country - the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/International Vaccine Centre. A users group is available for collaborative research with clinical faculty using the $173.5 million Canadian Light Source synchrotron, owned by the University of Saskatchewan. The College of Medicine has an intake of 100 students per year with a commensurate number of positions for residency training.

To Apply - The SHA supports a shared commitment to a representative workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested candidates please submit your curriculum vitae in confidence to:

Amanda Lee, Specialist Recruitment and Retention
Practitioner Staff Affairs-Saskatoon
Email: amanda.lee@saskhealthauthority.ca