Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Locum

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority NE, Prince Albert Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology requires locum services to start as soon as possible to September, 2024.

The successful candidate will be offered help to join an existing OBGYN office in the city with EMR and secretarial help.

Call coverage is shared with a very patient-centered and cooperative call group of 6 Physicians within the specialty and an on-call premium is provided for on-call availability.

The Victoria Hospital is a regional level hospital with complete range of OBGYN services including high risk obstetrics with nursery cover for babies born over 34 weeks, minimal access gynecology surgery, ambulatory day care services including Colposcopy and we have an active teaching program with medical students, family med and obgyn residents. We do about 1500 deliveries a year with about 1/2 the deliveries done by family medicine. The hospital has 28 obstetrical beds.

Job Qualifications

Successful candidates will hold certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Obstetrics and Gynecology and be eligible for regular licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) to practice in 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.

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

Additional Information

Prince Albert is located over the geographic centre of Saskatchewan. It is the largest centre in the region, with a population of 45,000. There are many lakes and outdoor camping sites, and the natural setting of Prince Albert National Park. We are blessed with a wealth of summer and winter activities hosted in well groomed city parks, golf courses, and sport facilities, and you are only minutes away from the best resorts in Saskatchewan.

Our jewel of the north is brimming with culture and history. It is a great place to raise children with plenty of year-round family entertainment options and all of the northern shores to explore.

The Victoria Hospital is a regional hospital with 99 acute care beds which includes an 8 bed intensive care unit that provides services to a population of 80,000 including northern and northeastern Saskatchewan.

To Apply – Saskatchewan Health Authority 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 should submit their curriculum vitae in confidence as follows:

April Matlock, Recruitment and Retention Specialist, Practitioner Staff Affairs NE Area
Email: April.matlock@saskhealthauthority.ca