Northern Family Physician

Saskdocs; Pelican Narrows; Hybrid; CAD 333,000 - 407,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Medical Services in Saskatchewan is seeking family physicians with a passion for culturally safe, trauma-informed, relationship-based care in Indigenous communities.

Full-scope practice includes emergency medicine and some obstetrics, with on-call in ER, weekday clinics, and coverage at outpost clinics within an hour of Pelican Narrows. Multiple physicians looking to practice together are welcome.

Qualifications

• Fully licensed in Saskatchewan.
• CCFP or equivalent plus ACLS; ATLS/ALARM/PALS/NRL recommended.

Responsibilities

• On-call in ER and weekday clinics.
• Coverage at outpost clinics within an hour of Pelican Narrows.

Skills

Saskatchewan licensed

ACLS recommended

ATLS recommended

ALARM recommended

PALS recommended

NRL recommended

Education

CCFP or equivalent

Job description

Vacancy #: 2024-25-269242 Number of Vacancies: 2 Vacancy Opening For: Family Physician Employment Type: Permanent Employment Term: Full Time Posting Date: January 23, 2026 Closing Date: December 31, 2026 23:59 Practice Type: Primary Care Practice Size: 1,500 Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays, plus on call Minimum Potential Salary: $369,694.00 Maximum Potential Salary: $369,694.00 Method of Payment: Contract Method of Payment Description: Daily rate of $1,919 per weekday, $2,312/weekday Call Schedule Description: Attending in Pelican Narrows ER, you will cover any EM visits, plus take after hours calls from outposts in Deschambault Lake and Sandy Bay.

Job Description

Northern Medical Services is seeking family physicians with a passion for culturally safe, trauma-informed, relationship-based care in the predominantly Indigenous communities of Northern Saskatchewan.

Community-minded, patient-centered physicians wanting to make a difference will find opportunities here. Full scope family practice including EM, some obstetrics.

On call in ER, weekday clinics, coverage at outpost clinics within an hour of Pelican Narrows.

Multiple physicians looking to practice together are welcome.

NMS offers excellent remuneration through Contracted Itinerant and Locum physician models.

Relocation Package

N/A

Job Qualifications

Fully licensed in Saskatchewan. CCFP or equivalent + minimum of ACLS but ATLS, ALARM, PALS, NRL, etc. highly recommended.

Travel to and from PN is covered, accommodations are provided.

Additional Information

2 weeks in/ 2 weeks out is full time.2 weeks in/ 6 weeks out is half time.Locum positions also available.

Organization & Community

ORGANIZATION: Northern Medical Services COMMUNITY: Pelican Narrows HOURS TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 5

Community Description

Pelican Narrows is located 120 km northwest of Creighton. It is situated at the narrows that join Mirond and Pelican Lakes, which lies between the Sturgeon-Weir and Churchill River systems.