Oculoplastic and Orbital Specialist

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking a team-oriented professional Ophthalmologist (FRCSC) with a minimum one or two year accredited oculoplastic and orbit fellowship to be part of Regina’s dynamic and expanding ophthalmology division. Our practice is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our patients and are looking for a physician who shares this commitment. The specialist will join us in an independent fee-for-service, community-based Ophthalmology practice. The Regina Ophthalmology Division included 12 specialists with diverse subspecialty interests. There will be access to operating time at the Pasqua Hospital, ambulatory care, and the chartered surgical facilities for either Oculoplastic or Cataracts surgery.

Ophthalmology services are based out of the Pasqua Hospital, a community-based hospital and referral centre specializing in Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Urology and Paediatrics Oncology. A broad range of ophthalmic services are offered at the Pasqua Hospital Eye Centre. The Eye Centre is an ambulatory care unit that provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to the population of Southern Saskatchewan. A multidisciplinary team of Registered Nurses, Orthoptists, Licensed Practical Nurses, Clerk/Receptionists, Ophthalmic Assistants, Ophthalmic Photographers and Ophthalmologists provides client care. The Eye Centre coordinates its activities with other hospital departments, external agencies and health care professionals to provide optimal client care.

Call coverage is a requirement for the position and is currently 1 in 9, Monday to Monday, 0800 to 0800, covering out-of-town calls, Emergency Departments, and Ophthalmology after-hour calls. There is a separate rotation for long weekends which is also evenly distributed. In addition to fee-for-service, you would be eligible for any on-call retainer consistent with the Specialist Emergency Coverage Program.

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.

The University of Saskatchewan is a research-intensive institution with 22,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. The College of Medicine has an intake of 100 students per year with a commensurate number of positions for residency training. The Department of Surgery has distributed training sites in Saskatoon and Regina (https://medicine.usask.ca/department/clinical/surgery.php). 

Job Qualifications

• Successful candidates will hold certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Ophthalmology 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 the provision of high-quality patient and family-centred care.

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

• The successful applicant is expected to participate in the undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education programs of the Department of Surgery and Division of Ophthalmology in the Regina Area and will be appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan.

Additional Information

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.

The SHA supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients. We welcome applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. 

The start date for this position is negotiable. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

HOW TO APPLY

External Applicants
Please create a profile through Health Careers Saskatchewan - Create a Profile and attach your CV and cover letter.

Internal Applicants
If you currently hold an appointment and privileges with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, please submit your CV and cover letter to physiciancareers@saskhealthauthority.ca.