Pediatrician

Manitoba Health; Winkler; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manitoba is seeking General Pediatricians for full-time opportunities in a rural practice. The selected candidates will provide pediatric services in both clinic and hospital settings, work collaboratively with a regional team, and participate in local education and policy development. Ideal candidates should hold an approved license from CPSM and have experience in or willingness to adapt to a rural community environment.

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain an approved license to practice as a Pediatrician from CPSM.
• Uphold standards established by CPSM and Royal College of Physicians of Canada.
• Previous experience in rural community service is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric consultations for referrals from various practitioners.
• Deliver pediatric services in clinic and hospital settings.
• Document timely discharge summaries as per regional policy.

Skills

Pediatric consultation

Community practice

Cultural sensitivity

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Education

Approved license to practice as a Pediatrician

Relevant medical training

Job description

2 Full Time Opportunities

Boundary Trails Health Centre - Winkler, MB R6W 1H8 CA (Primary)

Position Summary - General Pediatricians

Southern Health-Santé Sud invites applications for an experienced General Pediatrician. This will be a rural practice for a distinctly unique General Pediatric program. Boundary Trails Health Centre is a community-based hospital which partners with local Clinics to provide physician support services to the hospital and community.

Boundary Trails Health Centre is located between The City of Winkler and The City of Morden in beautiful Southern Manitoba. These two communities are growing and are rich with diversity, community support and local amenities which is ideal for families and professionals. We have a generous hospital Foundation which provides community interest and internal hospital support to meet the needs at Boundary Trails Health Centre. To learn more about our local communities please explore at www.mymorden.ca & www.cityofwinkler.ca.

This position is part of a regional team of family physicians and other specialists who have a team approach to covering hospital obligations. Responsibilities include (but not be restricted to) the following:

• Pediatric consultation via referrals from all practitioners within Southern Health-Santé Sud (physicians, nurse practitioners, etc.) and from across the province.
• Pediatric service within the clinic and hospital settings as appropriate.
• Admission and hospital care as required.
• Timely documentation and discharge summaries for patient files as outlined by Regional policy and Medical Staff By-Laws.
• Participating in local and regional education as it pertains to your area of expertise.
• Participating in regional guidelines and/or policies as it pertains to your area of expertise.
• Participating in local, regional or provincial committees as they pertain to your area of expertise (ex. Standards, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, etc).

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain an approved license to practice as a Pediatrician from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) and comply with all the requirements of the College to maintain your license which may include (if you have received medical training outside of Canada), but not be restricted to, having a practice supervisor oversee your practice and allow audits of your practice;
• Uphold Standards established by the CPSM, provincial Standards as determined by the specialty and the Royal College of Physicians of Canada;
• Remain current through appropriate CPD (Continuing Professional Development);
• Maintain adequate CMPA coverage annually;
• Previous experience providing service in a rural community, and or a willingness to build a practice and live within the Region is required;
• Combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered;
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required;
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job;
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums;