Orthopedic Surgeon (Medical Specialist)

Canadian Armed Forces; Town of Kentville; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Orthopedic Surgeons to join their ranks. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide trauma-focused surgical care to military personnel both in Canada and overseas. As a leader within the Health Services, you will mentor other medical professionals while maintaining your clinical readiness. Engage in a dynamic work environment that includes opportunities for education, research, and deployment in challenging clinical settings. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who serve, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must have an unrestricted licence to practise Orthopedic Surgery in Canada.
• Experience in trauma-focused orthopedic surgical care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthopedic consultation and care for CAF members.
• Lead surgical teams in managing injured patients domestically and internationally.
• Educate multidisciplinary teams on trauma and orthopedic care.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery

Trauma Care

Leadership

Education and Mentoring

Education

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification

Job description

As a member of the military, Orthopedic Surgeons belong to the Medical Specialist occupation in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and provide trauma-focused orthopedic surgical care for CAF members, whether at Canadian Forces Health Services Clinics/operating theatres or overseas in support of peacekeeping or humanitarian missions.

They have the opportunity to be a leader within the CAF Health Services, as well as a mentor and educator to other Health Services personnel including Medical Officers, Nursing Officers, Physician Assistants as well as Medical, Operating Room and Diagnostic Technicians.

Their primary responsibilities are to:

1. Provide orthopedic consultation/care for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Members in Canada.
2. Lead a surgical or emergent care team in the management of injured and ill patients in Canada and in deployed settings, internationally.
3. Educate and advise multidisciplinary teams on trauma and orthopedic care.
4. Maintain a high level of clinical currency by holding a position within a civilian health care facility.
5. Contribute to the development and application of health care policies within the CAF.

Work environment

Orthopedic Surgeons in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) maintain their clinical readiness by being embedded as staff in tertiary care civilian hospitals across Canada, working alongside their civilian colleagues. Part of their time may be spent providing consultative services to support Primary Care Clinicians at Canadian Forces Health Services Clinics in Canada. Participation in education and training tasks, as well as research opportunities, occur nationally and internationally.
They belong to 1 Canadian Field Hospital and maintain their operational readiness by participating in annual military skills training and field exercises. When required, they will be called upon to deploy to unique and challenging clinical environments as part of a Health Services team on domestic and international operations.

If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part-time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment.

Pay and Benefits

A competitive compensation and benefits package is available for this medical specialization. Contact a Health Services Specialist Recruiter to learn more: [e-mail]

If you are a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have an unrestricted licence to practise in Orthopedic Surgery in a Canadian province or territory, you may be eligible for enrolment and to commence basic training.

To find out more information or to apply to the CAF as an Orthopedic Surgeon you can contact our recruiters at:

Please indicate in the subject line of your e-mail: MEDICAL SPECIALIST