Cardiac Surgeon

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority seeks a qualified Cardiac Surgeon in Saskatoon to join a dedicated team. Responsibilities include providing cardiac surgical care, teaching, and pursuing academic research. Ideal candidates should hold Royal College Certification and demonstrate comprehensive skills in cardiac surgery, with a preference for those with advanced training.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified cardiac surgeon able to work independently.
• Comprehensive skills in general adult cardiac surgery.
• Preference for candidates with fellowship and additional specialized training.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiac surgical care to inpatients and outpatients.
• Undergraduate teaching and training of postgraduate trainees.
• Collaborate with cardiac anesthesiologists and surgical staff.

Skills

Cardiac Surgery

Critical Care

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Education

Royal College Certification in Cardiac Surgery

Job description

Saskatchewan Health Authority – Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery seek a Cardiac Surgeon with clinical and academic interests. The Division of Cardiac Surgery is seeking a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada qualified cardiac surgeon. The successful candidate will join two other Cardiac Surgeons and the team will serve to provide comprehensive cardiac surgical care to the northern half of Saskatchewan. Collective responsibilities includes clinical care of inpatient and outpatient, as well as undergraduate teaching and training of postgraduate trainees.

Position Profile

The ideal candidate will have comprehensive skills in all aspects of general adult cardiac surgery preferably with a complementary fellowship. We are looking for a fully qualified surgeon able to independently and seamlessly step into a busy cardiac surgical practice well supported by cardiac anesthesiologists, clinical perfusion staff, excellent nursing staff and specialized surgical assistants. Further specialized training in minimally invasive (MIS) mitral valve surgery or Critical Care would be a significant advantage, but not necessary. Affiliation with the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine will provide the successful applicant ample time for research and academic pursuits.

Compensation details: Competitive remuneration via Alternative Funding Model

Benefits: Benefits are the responsibility of the successful candidate

Location of practice: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Candidates in consideration will hold Royal College of Canada certification in Cardiac Surgery and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.