Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Job Description

The Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is actively recruiting a full-time clinical academic neurosurgeon with specialized fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery.

The position is based at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, which serves as the sole level 1 Trauma and Spine Centre for northern Saskatchewan, as well as at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, the province's only pediatric hospital. Currently, eight Neurosurgeons provide comprehensive neurosurgical care to a population of over 700,000 people, but only two have pediatric fellowship training. This recruitment is to fill the role of one of these pediatric-trained neurosurgeons. The position will involve contributing to both adult and pediatric Acute Care Neurosurgery services and collaborating closely with the Divisions of Neurosurgery and Pediatric Surgery.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide high-quality patient care, engage in teaching, and contribute to research. Clinical or translational research interests are encouraged and supported. The academic rank will be determined based on applicants' qualifications and experience. The position also includes involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as multidisciplinary neurosciences research programs.

The anticipated start date for the position is on or after April 1, 2025.

Compensation details - Competitive independent contract

Location of practice - Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Language of Work - English

Job Qualifications

Candidates in consideration will hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canadacertification in Neurosurgery 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 City-Saskatoon Shines - With more hours of sunshine than any other major Canadian city and a population of 340,000+, Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan, offering non-stop entertainment opportunities including world class events, festivals and attractions, a strong arts and music focus, and a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.

Saskatchewan Health Authority - 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 Science 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. 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