Acute Care Service Surgeon

Manitoba Health; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg is seeking an Acute Care Service Surgeon to join their team. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating diseases, conducting independent research, and teaching postgraduate trainees. Candidates must have a Doctor of Medicine Degree and be eligible for certification in Canada. The role involves patient care at various hospitals, ensuring a dynamic and impactful medical career.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree with specialization in General Surgery.
• Eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat diseases, prescribe medications and treatments.
• Conduct independent research and supervise postgraduate trainees.
• Provide outpatient, emergency, and ambulatory patient care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Teaching skills

Research skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine Degree with specialization in General Surgery

Job description

Overview

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Title: Health Organizations

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Shared Health

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job Type: Standard Application

Job Description

Description: Shared Health (1502-155 Carlton Street, Winnipeg MB, R3C 5R9), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) and The University of Manitoba, Department of Surgery (business addresses noted below), are inviting applications for an Acute Care Service Surgeon to commence on July 1, 2025 (or on a date mutually agreed upon). Main job duties include diagnose and treatment of diseases, prescribing medications and treatment, ring patients for surgery, ordering lab tests and x-rays and other diagnostic procedures, consulting with other physicians as required, which job duties encompass 70% of the position.

The successful candidate would also be eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (or higher depending on current academic rank), and appointed as a geographical full-time member of the Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba, which job duties encompasses 30% of the position. Job duties are required in English.

The position encompasses inpatient, emergency and ambulatory patient care responsibilities and requires individuals with clinical and teaching skills to further the aims of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, and tertiary care medicine. The candidate will be expected to conduct independent research and supervise post-graduate trainees conducting research. The position will be located primarily at St. Boniface Hospital and Grace Hospital, with secondary responsibility at other sites within the region.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree with specialization in General Surgery. The successful candidate must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba. Additional post-graduate training in education or research would be an asset. Additional skills including advanced degrees would be beneficial; a commitment to education, research and/or other academic pursuits is desirable.

Compensation

Compensation: Compensation is derived from fee-for-service income with a Minimum Income Guarantee. Specialty Physicians may be eligible for a recruitment incentive. Please contact [e-mail] for further information. Benefits, available from the University of Manitoba, include pension, life insurance, disability, dental coverage, supplementary health coverage and a healthcare spending account.

Primary Site Location

• Grace Hospital – 300 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3M7
• St. Boniface Hospital - 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 2A6
• University of Manitoba – Bannatyne Campus, 750 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W3

Contact

Applications: accompanied by curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and the names of three referees should be sent to Dr. Ed Buchel, Head, Department of Surgery and Dr. Ramzi Helewa, Section Head, General Surgery, University Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada via email to [e-mail].

Equity, Inclusion & Recruitment

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences also prioritizes equity, access & participation for historically underrepresented groups, including Indigenous Peoples, Black and racially marginalized communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. We pursue diversity and cultural safety in the hiring process and acknowledge potential impacts of career interruptions on research records, with consideration given during evaluation. We encourage self-identity of under-represented perspectives and experiences to enrich the role. If accommodations are required during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195.