Primary Health Care Physician - Fort Qu’Appelle/Balcarres/Lestock (3 positions)

Job Description

South East 6 Primary Health Care Network provides core and rotational services to Fort Qu’Appelle, Balcarres, Lestock and Raymore. Based out of the Fort Qu’Appelle or Balcarres Primary Health Care Centre, the physicians collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in providing primary health care services to the community of 2500 (increased population in summer months), surrounding rural municipalities, and the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council communities.

Position details and responsibilities include:
Provide high-quality, evidence-based, full-spectrum care to a diverse patient population.
Challenge yourself professionally with a truly generalist practice – your clinics will be a satisfying mix of:

• Walk-in/urgent care visits in settings with x-ray and lab support.
• Complete care of patients with chronic and complex medical conditions supported by both interdisciplinary care providers and adequate time to address.
• Patients at all ages and stages – from well newborn visits through to end-of-life care.
• Promote and expand primary health care with a focus on delivery of a continuum of comprehensive and coordinated services responsive to community needs.
• Develop areas of expertise through supported learning and collaborative relationships with specialists in infectious diseases, nephrology, and palliative care.
• Collaborate closely with allied healthcare providers to provide optimal cradle-to-grave care including home care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietitian, mental health therapy, and traditional knowledge keepers.
• Organize and document excellent patient care through effective and efficient use of EMR (Telus MedAccess).

Provide emergency care on call in a busy and exciting (and newly renovated!) rural emergency room:

• Proximity to a wide range of both summer and winter recreational facilities means a variety of interesting presentations.
• Proximity to tertiary care (45 minutes by road and 25 minutes by STARS helicopter) facilitates rapid disposition of complex or unstable patients.
• An experienced nursing complement supportive of new physicians.
• Have your say in healthcare planning and system improvements via regular clinic, hospital advisory and Practitioner Advisory Committee meetings
• Be supported in reflective practice with regular continuing medical education both in protected personal time away and as provided through hospital-organized courses.
• Participate in the education, supervision, and evaluation of medical learners of all stages.

South East 6 Primary Health Care Network provides a variety of core and rotational services including: Public Health nursing, Mental Health & Addictions, Physical & Occupational therapies, Diabetes education, Home care, Dietitian services, lab, x-ray, Nurse Practitioner and Midwifery.

• South East 6 Primary Health Care Network also supports the long-term care facilities in the network with over 80 permanent residents. These facilities also provide respite care and adult day care.
• The All Nations Healing Hospital provides a wide range of fully integrated services including: 24 hour acute, palliative, emergency, laboratory, radiology and visiting specialist services, a Women’s Health Centre, CRI clinics, expanded maternal/child health care, and access to ultrasound and Telehealth services.
• A wide range of preventative, health promotion and cultural services are provided through the First Nation’s Health Services and the White Raven Healing Center (located within the facility).

Relocation Package

The successful candidate may be eligible for:

• 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 $3,500 - $7,000

Job Qualifications

• Certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) (or be eligible for)
• Provisional or regular license to practice in Saskatchewan (or be eligible for) from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)
• ACLS certification
• An understanding of traditional medicine and cultural practices and ability to collaborate with Traditional Knowledge Keeper to meet client care needs
• Willingness and ability to participate in the undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education programs of the Department of Family Medicine in the Regina Area
• A team player, 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
• In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada

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 SE

Saskatchewan Health Authority

Kayla.Brears@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)