Pediatric Nephrologist

Saskdocs; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority seeks a Pediatric Nephrologist to join a dedicated team at the University of Saskatchewan. This full-time position focuses on both patient care and academic contributions, supported by advanced facilities like the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, research, and implementing strategies for kidney health improvement in a vibrant and culturally rich community.

Qualifications

• Seeking a Pediatric Nephrologist to join a multidisciplinary team.
• Emphasis on patient care, academic deliverables in medical education and research.
• Strong commitment to improving kidney and hypertension care.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric nephrology services.
• Participate in medical education and research activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Education

Research

Education

MD in Pediatrics

Job description

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology within the Department of Pediatrics, University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority seek a fourth Pediatric Nephrologist to join their team to provide services on a full time.

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology is currently composed of three nephrologists and a full team of interprofessional staff. The team includes dedicated dietitian, clinical nurse coordinators for general nephrology, dialysis (hemo- and peritoneal), and transplant care, social worker and a clinical pharmacist. The multidisciplinary team environment provides a great opportunity to develop and guide strategies for improving kidney and hypertension care for the children of Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will become a member of the Department of Pediatrics and have appointments in both the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Appointment with the University of Saskatchewan will be at the assistant, associate or full professor level commensurate on the candidate’s qualifications.

The position will have an emphasis on patient care in the inpatient and outpatient setting, with academic deliverables in medical education and / or research. Opportunities for teaching are available, as medical students and residents attend clinics and patient rounds during dedicated clinical rotations. The division is proud to be part of the new Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH). The new hospital offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for children, mothers and families from across our province. The JPCH is centrally located on the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon. The 176-bed facility provides the highest quality of care and put Saskatchewan at the forefront of research and innovation. Virtual Tour : Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital

Location of practice : Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Language of Work : English

Benefits are the responsibility of the successful candidate.

Additional Information

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

The beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus is located on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a vibrant cultural life. It is a research-intensive institution with 26,000 students and 6,500 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Science Complex and two of the largest science projects in the country – the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization / International Vaccine . A users group is available for collaborative research with clinical faculty using the $173.5 million Canadian Light Source synchrotron, owned by the University of Saskatchewan. The College of Medicine has an intake of 100 students per year with a commensurate number of positions for residency training.

To Apply – The Saskatchewan Health Authority supports a shared commitment to a representative workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested candidates, please submit your curriculum vitae in confidence to :

Amanda Lee, Specialist Recruitment and Retention

Dr. Keefe Davis MD, Division Head, Pediatric Nephrology

Saskatchewan's largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.

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