Anesthesiologist

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking a team-oriented Anesthesiologist to join the Department of Anesthesiology in the city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

The Victoria Hospital is a 164-bed regional hospital, under Saskatchewan Health Authority, located 143 km north of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This Hospital is centrally situated in Prince Albert, forming the gateway to Northern Saskatchewan.

Ministry of Health, Saskatchewan, has sanctioned a $350 Million Dollar new hospital project for Prince Albert and we are excited to move into the state of art Operating Rooms expected to be one of the best in the Province, if not in the country. This project is only in blue print stage with soil testing recently completed.

This Regional Hospital provides Emergency care, diagnostic services, rehabilitation services, inpatient and outpatient acute care services, including emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, maternal/childcare, and diagnostic services. In addition, a wide range of health services are provided by skilled health professionals working in multidisciplinary teams within a variety of ambulatory clinics including day surgery, ECG, stress testing, respirology, limited cardiology, renal dialysis unit, colposcopy, endoscopy, audiology, radiology, ultrasound, orthopedic clinic, and an active and successful Adult Day Centre.

Our Adult Intensive Care is an 8 bedded unit (includes 4 Vented beds with additional surge capacity of 2 vented beds) managed mainly by Internists and backup services are provided by Anesthesiologists. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a Level 2B Unit with 11 beds catering to 32 weeks gestation and above.

With a complement of 30 plus Royal College Certified Surgeons in various specialities, we process routine high risk General Surgical and Orthopedic cases. Our Specialist Obstetric Team routinely caters to High-Risk Obstetric patients 32 weeks gestation and above including but not limited to Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Morbid Obesity, Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia complicating pregnancy. As well, a combination of clinical situations, weather conditions and geographical location of this hospital may force us to deal with operative delivery of multiple comorbidity patients less than 32 week of gestation. We offer full service ENT procedures and limited Urological services. MRI Scanner has well been sanctioned along with the new build and this is expected to significantly increase turnover of radiology patient services.

Potential for future expansion of Surgical Specialities exists and will increase demands & complexities of cases.

Relocation Package

Recruitment and Relocation Incentive Available.

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

Residents currently in their 4th or 5th year of residency may be eligible for a $30,000 resident bursary.

• The successful candidate will hold certification or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for provisional or regular licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.
  
  

• Candidate should be 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.

• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

• The SHA requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons.

• The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.

• Successful applicants are expected to participate in the undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education programs of the Department of Anesthesiology in Prince Albert and will be appointed as Assistant Professors in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Saskatchewan.

• Foreign qualified Specialists satisfying the above requirements will be considered as well.



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

 

Additional Information

Victoria hospital’s Anesthesiologist team of 7 Specialists covering 4 full operating rooms in addition to diagnostic clinics and procedure rooms providing a broad range of medical care from preoperative anesthesia assessment to advanced service in many perioperative settings. This collegial group provides service for close to 5300 surgical cases as well as approximately 1500 births each year, with a Caesarean Section rate of 17% and an Epidural Rate of 50%.

Why Join Us?
• Team-Based Care: Collaborate with two experienced ophthalmologists in a collegial and supportive environment.
• Autonomy and Impact: Practice independently while contributing meaningfully to a growing healthcare community.
• Diverse Case Mix: Serve a broad patient population and build a sub-specialty practice of your own.
• Academic Involvement: The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) partners with the University of Saskatchewan to support medical learners — teaching opportunities are available if desired.
• New Hospital Coming Soon: A brand-new hospital is currently under construction, promising a state-of-the-art work environment and enhanced facilities in the near future — a major step forward for care delivery in the region.
• Lifestyle Balance: Enjoy a low cost of living, short commutes, and access to pristine lakes, forests, and four-season outdoor recreation.

All applications will be centrally processed by a Board at Provincial Department of Anesthesiology.

To apply or request further information please contact:
Provincial Anesthesiology Recruitment Team
anesthesiologycareers@saskhealthauthority.ca