Anesthesiologist

Job Description

The successful candidate will join our team to provide comprehensive anesthesiology services to the patients of southwest Saskatchewan at the Cypress Regional Hospital. The scope of practice includes inpatient and outpatient care, emergency consults and specialist on-call coverage. We provide full obstetrical services, as well as general surgery, gynecology, urology and ophthalmology. Elective OR runs from 07:45 to 16:00 hours. Equitable on call requirement in accordance with the Specialist Emergency Coverage Program. Please note, we are currently advertising for 1.75 anesthesiology positions.

Relocation Package

The successful applicant may apply for the Specialist Recruitment Incentive offered through the SMA, which provides $30,000.00 to an eligible specialist that establishes a practice for a minimum of thirty-six months in a Saskatchewan community.

This opportunity may be eligible to receive the anesthesiology Recruitment and Retention Incentive of up to $200,000!

The SHA offers a $25,000 relocation incentive for anesthesiologists, which can be applied toward moving expenses, housing or vehicle rental, transportation costs, and other relocation costs. This incentive requires a three year return of service commitment.

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a Fellow (or be eligible for Fellowship) with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in anesthesia. Candidates should be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

Preference will be given to University of Saskatchewan graduates and individuals with strong ties to 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.

The start dates for these positions are immediate. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Benefits

The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) provides members with various physician programs and benefits, each with its own criteria and features.

Additional Information

Swift Current, the fifth largest city in the province of Saskatchewan, has a population of 18,000 residents serving approximately 50,000 people in the surrounding area. It is situated along the Trans-Canada Highway 170 kilometres west of Moose Jaw, and 218 kilometres east of Medicine Hat, Alberta. It is a safe, relaxed, family oriented, active community with many options in sports, recreation and culture.

We have a diverse population with residents from around the world. There is an excellent school system which offers both Public and Catholic schools. We are located a short drive from larger Canadian cities (Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina). Outdoor activities (camping, hunting, fishing) are major recreational pursuits. To the west of Swift Current are the Cypress Hills, an area known for its geological and ecological rarity. To the northwest are the Great Sand Hills, which encompass a 1900 km2 area, one of the largest of its kind in Canada. North of Swift Current is the Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, which straddles the west end of Lake Diefenbaker and offers ample opportunity for boating and fishing. In addition, Swift Current boasts some of the mildest winters in Saskatchewan and we are one of the top spots in North America for annual sunshine!

The Cypress Regional Hospital provides a variety of services including, but not limited to emergency, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, on-site radiology services and an intensive care unit. The Regional Hospital also provides satellite renal dialysis and a Community Oncology Outreach Program. Secondary services, such as ophthalmology, urology, and visiting specialists such as ear, nose and throat, and prthopedics are also offered in Swift Current. The Cypress Regional Hospital has 91 acute care beds and is the flagship for acute care in the south west area and supports the community hospitals and their communities to deliver services together.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely healthcare for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve frontline 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 healthcare, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

The 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 healthcare for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve frontline 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 healthcare, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

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: anesthesiologycareers@saskhealthauthority.ca