Obstetrical Hospitalist

Job Description

Saskatchewan Health Authority – Saskatoon and University Saskatchewan, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology are seeking an Obstetrical Hospitalist to provide Obstetrical services in the new Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH). The Obstetrical service is multidisciplinary and has two in-house obstetricians at all times and there are about 5400 deliveries per year.

Services provided by the Obstetrical Hospitalist include: 

• Unscheduled maternal/fetal assessments for urgent medical problems
• Assessment of acute change or deterioration of medical status of inpatients on the prenatal unit
• Management of labour and delivery of pregnant patients
• Management of antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum  complications
• Provision of urgent caesarean section
• Supervision of learners, both postgraduate and undergraduate
• Huddle and patient management and flow
• Shifts would be offered up to 106 hours per month
• Shifts are divided into
• 10 hour day shifts (0730-1730)
• 14 hour night shifts (1730-0730)

The Maternal Care Centre of JPCH provides 24/7 services and features:

• Single Room Maternal Care (49 private rooms and 3 operating rooms)
• Prenatal Unit (8 private rooms)
• Maternal  Assessment (8 private rooms)
• Maternal Fetal Unit (3 exam rooms and 2 consult rooms)
• Maternal Outpatient Department (5 exam rooms)

 

Take a virtual tour of the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital HERE

Job Qualifications

Candidates must have Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology and be eligible for membership on the Saskatchewan Health Authority Practitioner Staff.

Benefits

The SMA provides members with various physician programs and benefits, each with its own criteria and features.

Additional Information

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 applicants can apply online to this posting or contact:

Kayla Brears, Specialist – Recruitment and Retention

Saskatchewan Health Authority

Physiciancareers@saskhealthauthority.ca

For inquiries about licensure please contact:

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan

Email: cpssinfo@cps.sk.ca

Phone: (306) 244-7355

Website: Registration Tabs Landing Page (cps.sk.ca)

 

Position will remain open until filled and may be filled prior to posted closing date