Family Physician - Nipawin Medi-Clinic

Job Description

The Nipawin Medi-Clinic operates as a primary healthcare group practice where physicians provide services for approximately 4,500 people within the community plus surrounding area as well as services in the Nipawin Hospital. There are 11 family physicians practicing in Nipawin.

Examine patients and take their histories, order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health, Prescribe and administer medications and treatments, Perform and assist in routine surgery, Deliver babies and provide pre-natal and post-natal care, Advise patients on health care, Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities, Communicate health promotion, disease, illness and accident prevention to patients, Perform patient advocacy role, Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues, Provide emergency care, Participate on institutional committees.

Nipawin Hospital Services Available:

• 24-Hour Emergency
• Inpatient Acute Care
• Palliative Care
• High Acuity Beds
• Laboratory services
• General Surgery
• Radiology services
• Chemotherapy
• Ultra Violet Treatments
• Exercise Tolerance testing
• Telehealth
• Endoscopy
• Labour & Delivery
• Primary Health Care Team

Visiting Services:

• Gynecology
• Rheumatology
• Asthma/Allergy
• Dental
• Respiratory Medicine
• Urology
• Orthopedics
• ENT
• Pediatrics
• Internal Medicine
• General Surgery

Primary Health Care Team:

• Mental Health & Addiction Services
• Medical Social Worker
• Community Wellness Coordinator
• Diabetes & Heart Health Centre
• Chronic Disease Management
• Therapy Services
• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner
• Home Care Services

Long Term Care (New Market Place):

• 95 Long term care beds (includes 10 bed Dementia Care Unit)
• 1 respite beds
• Day care services

Relocation Package

Accommodation and Vehicle payments in lieu for the first 6 months of practice.

Job Qualifications

Credentials

• Must be eligible for licensure as a Family Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)
• No experience required, but considered an asset

Security & Safety

• Current Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage
• A valid Saskatchewan driver's license
Criminal Record Check

Benefits

Forgivable Loan of $20,000.00

Additional Information

To Apply Please Contact:
April Matlock
Email: April.matlock@saskhealthauthority.ca
Telephone: (306) 446-8605
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, your application will not be considered.