Family Physician - Enhanced Surgical Skills (Contract)

Job Description

The community of Estevan, located in Southeast Saskatchewan is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician with enhanced Surgical skills to support surgical needs in Estevan and Weyburn. In addition to providing 1-2 days/week of surgical services, the successful candidate has the opportunity to provide additional services such as  community primary health care, inpatient and long-term care,  and emergency room. As a member of the surgical services team, the candidate will provide their equitable share of on call for surgical services in a 1:3 rotation .

St. Joseph's in Estevan is a fully accredited Hospital with two operating theaters, a labor and delivery ward, a 24-hour emergency room, an inpatient unit, a diagnostic imaging department with a CT scanner and a dialysis unit. Additional information on St. Joseph’s Hospital can be found here.

This position will remain open until filled and may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

Relocation Package

The successful candidate may be eligible for:

• Relocation funding (return of service required) – please inquire for details.
• The Family Medicine Resident Bursary Program which provides up to a maximum of $75,000 over three years to family medicine residents, and those pursuing R3 programs who will work full-time in rural, regional, or northern Saskatchewan
• The Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP) which provides up to $200,000 over five years to family physicians practicing, or returning to practice, in rural and remote communities in Saskatchewan
• The SMA Retention Fund, which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $7,000 - $14,000 per year for full time work

The St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation offers an attractive recruitment package. Details discussed directly with candidates; inquire for details.

Job Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be professional, have excellent communication skills, and thrive in a team-based environment with a commitment to patient and family-centered care in addition to the below qualifications:

• Certified with the College of Family Physicians of Canada
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
• Acceptable enhanced training in Surgical Skills (i.e. 3rd-year residency in FM- Enhanced Surgical Skills)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) credentialing including but not limited to acceptable reference checks and criminal record check with vulnerable sector
• Current Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada

Benefits

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

Additional Information

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.