Emergency Medicine Physician

Saskdocs; Prince Albert; In loco; CAD 422.000 - 477.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

SMA Specialist Recruitment Incentive

SMA Retention Fund

Resident Incentive Program

Descrizione del lavoro

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), North East Area, seeks permanent Emergency Medicine Physicians to join Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. This role offers a broad ED with high acuity, teaching opportunities with medical students and residents, and a collaborative team in a northern Saskatchewan community.

The facility is expanding with a heliport, larger ED, and a new MRI. Relocation incentives and retention funds are available for eligible physicians.

Competenze

• Certified or eligible to be certified in Emergency Medicine with CCFP-EM, FRCPC-EM or ABEM.
• ACLS/ATLS/PALS/NRP certifications are expected.
• Ultrasound skills are assets and may be required to obtain.

Conoscenze

ACLS

ATLS

PALS

NRP

Formazione

Certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine (CCFP-EM, FRCPC-EM or ABEM)

Strumenti

Ultrasound

Descrizione del lavoro

5 level emergency physician (CCFP-EM/FRCP/ABEM) compensation grid ranging from $421,906 - $476,582 per year for 1.0 FTE

5 level general practice compensation grid ranging from $379,714 - $428,904 per year for 1.0 FTE

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), North East Area, is seeking permanent Emergency Medicine Physicians to join the team at Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Victoria Hospital serves a large and diverse catchment area, extending from central Saskatchewan to the border of the Northwest Territories. This high-acuity Emergency Department provides physicians with the opportunity to practice a wide scope of emergency medicine, including complex medical presentations and trauma, making it an excellent environment for both early-career physicians seeking strong clinical exposure and experienced physicians looking for a rewarding and dynamic practice.

Victoria Hospital is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar expansion aimed at increasing overall capacity by 40%. The project includes a state-of-the-art heliport on the roof, an expanded Emergency Department, and northern Saskatchewan’s first MRI—enhancing both patient care and clinical opportunities for physicians.

As a University of Saskatchewan–affiliated teaching site, Victoria Hospital offers opportunities to teach and mentor medical students and residents from across Canada. Physicians are supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and enjoy a collegial practice environment with opportunities to balance clinical care, teaching, and professional growth—while living and working in a welcoming northern Saskatchewan community.

Relocation Package

The successful candidate may be eligible for:

• The SMA Specialist Recruitment Incentive which provides eligible specialists $30,000 for starting a medical practice in a Saskatchewan community and maintaining the practice for a minimum of 36 months.
• The SMA Retention Fund , which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $7,000 - $14,000 per year for fulltime work.

UofS Emergency Medicine (FRCP) residents in years 4 and 5 may be eligible for:

• High-Demand Resident Incentive Program which provides U of S residents enrolled in the Emergency Medicine Specialty program (FRCP) up to $60,000 ($30,000/year) bursary funding for years 4 &5 for a two year return of service.

Job Qualifications

• Certified or eligible to be certified in Emergency Medicine with CCFP-EM, FRCPC-EM or ABEM
• Regular or Provisional License with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) (or eligible to be licensed)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Ultrasound skills are an asset and will be required to obtain
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful SHA credentialing including but not limited to acceptable reference checks and criminal record check with vulnerable sector
• Current Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage

The Victoria Hospital is a regional hospital with 164 acute care beds including a 9 bed intensive care unit that provides services to a population of 80,000 which includes northern and northeastern Saskatchewan. Dubbed “The Gateway to the North”, Prince Albert is in close proximity to a multitude of freshwater lakes and woodlands with outdoor activities for every season. Currently, the following specialty services are provided:

Prince Albert is the 3rd largest city in Saskatchewan with a population of 39,737. Located in the broad valley of the North Saskatchewan River, near the geographical center of the province where the agricultural prairie of the south and the rich forest belt of the north meet. Highways 2, 11, 55, 302 and 3 all connect in Prince Albert.Within an hour’s drive, you will enjoy lakes, golf courses, ski trails, great fishing, hunting and other recreational opportunities. There is a vibrant arts community in Prince Albert and an Arts Centre that attracts numerous local and national events. There is sports center with an indoor soccer pitch, walking track, gym, climbing wall and gymnasium. PA is home to the WHL Raiders hockey team which practices and has games at the Art Hauser Centre. There is gymnastic club, swim team, various dance studios and numerous city/community leagues for the sport enthusiast. There is a ski/snowboard hill and many cross country ski trails (some lite at night) at Little Red, a municipal park just outside of Prince Albert with numerous hiking/biking trails. There is no shortage of things to enjoy and do in and around Prince Albert.