Emergency Medicine Physician – Full-Time Victoria Hospital – Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

ACEP Now; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 421,000 - 477,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, seeks full-time Emergency Medicine Specialists to join their experienced team. This role offers the chance to work in a teaching facility, and provides care to a broad catchment area while enjoying competitive compensation. Enjoy the vibrant community and extensive recreational options that Prince Albert has to offer.

Benefits

Emergency Medicine Recruitment and Retention Incentive up to $200,000

$30,000 resident bursary for 4th or 5th-year residents

Specialist Recruitment Incentive of $25,000 for a 3-year return of service.

Qualifications

• CCFP-EM or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Eligibility for coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).

Responsibilities

• Leadership in ED trauma, ICU codes, and procedures.
• Teach and mentor medical students and residents.
• Collaborative, team-based practice with advanced diagnostic access.

Skills

ACLS

PALS

ATLS

Education

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan

CCFP or Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)

Job description

Emergency Medicine Specialist – Full-Time Victoria Hospital – Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Job Summary - The Victoria Hospital Emergency Department in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan is seeking full-time Emergency Medicine Physicians to join our experienced and collaborative team. Our department consists of over 20 physicians from diverse backgrounds with 10+ years of emergency experience from Canada, the UK, South Africa, and Australia.
We provide care to a vast catchment area, extending from central Saskatchewan to the Northwest Territories border, and offer excellent opportunities for physicians at all career stages to gain or deepen experience with a wide range of acute pathology and trauma.
This is a teaching facility affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan. Physicians will have the opportunity to work with medical students and residents from across Canada.

Job Qualifications - Licensure (or eligibility) with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)
- CCFP or Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) designation (CCFP-EM or equivalent preferred but not required)
- ACLS, PALS, ATLS certifications recommended
- Eligibility for coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Compensation - Remuneration is on a contractual basis ranging from $421,905.60 - $476,582.40 annually for fulltime work.
- Emergency Medicine in Saskatchewan offers highly competitive (and often superior) compensation compared to many other Canadian provinces

Practice Environment - The ED serves as the regional trauma centre and critical care access point for northern and remote communities
- Robust clinical responsibilities include ED trauma leadership, ICU codes and procedures, and remote consultation
- A new hospital and expanded emergency department are currently under construction
- Access to advanced diagnostic and critical care services
- Collaborative, team-based practice with a collegial group of physicians

Community Description - Prince Albert is a vibrant northern city offering an exceptional blend of urban convenience and natural beauty:
- Home to clean northern lakes, boreal forests, and the Churchill River system
- Ideal for outdoor activities: world-class canoeing, fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing, and hiking
- One of the greenest cities in Canada with over 120 parks and extensive trail networks
- Affordable housing, minimal traffic, and short commute times (5–15 minutes)
- Excellent local amenities and recreational facilities (including a new aquatic centre under development)
- Just 1.5 hours to Saskatoon International Airport with direct flights to major Canadian cities

Recruitment and Settlement Package -This opportunity may be eligible to receive the Emergency Medicine Recruitment and Retention Incentive of up to $200,000! The program applies to Specialist Emergency Medicine physicians and Family Medicine Emergency Medicine physicians.
Residents currently in their 4th or 5th year of residency may be eligible for a $30,000 resident bursary.

The NE area has a Specialist Recruitment Incentive of $25,000 for a 3-year return of service.

To apply or request further information please contact:

April Matlock, Practitioner Staff Affairs, NE Area

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We welcome inquiries for both permanent and locum positions. Please contact:
Dr. Matthew Parsons, MD, MSc, CCFP-EM
Co-Site Lead, Prince Albert Emergency Department
Email: [e-mail]

Dr. Cobus Van Der Merwe, MBChB
Co-Site Lead, Prince Albert Emergency Department
Email: [e-mail]