Psychiatrist (leave coverage)

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Charlton and Dack; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is seeking psychiatrists to join the Schizophrenia Inpatient Service for a fixed-term locum covering a maternity leave from March 1, 2027 to February 29, 2028.

You will provide inpatient psychiatric care and act as the Most Responsible Physician for a 12-patient caseload within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will hold a valid Ontario CPSO license and be a trained psychiatrist with FRCPC or equivalent, with eligibility for a Faculty appointment

Qualifications

• Ontario CPSO license is required and must be a trained psychiatrist with FRCPC or equivalent.
• Eligible for Faculty appointment with McMaster University and interest in teaching and/or clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychiatric care to patients admitted to the Schizophrenia Service.
• Act as the Most Responsible Physician (MRP) for an inpatient caseload of 12 patients with schizophrenia and other related psychotic disorders.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes nursing, social work, occupational therapy, psychology, pharmacy, and other allied health professionals.
• Participate in regular interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and service planning activities.
• Contribute to the academic mission of the program through teaching and supervision of learners where appropriate.

Skills

Inpatient care

MRP responsibilities

Team collaboration

Teaching & supervision

Education

Ontario CPSO license

FRCPC or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR02721

Department: Medical Affairs - Physicians

Job Type: Physician, Full time

Work Environment: In-Person

Contract Duration: (If applicable) 11 months

Number of Positions: 1

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

Schedule Work Days: Monday to Sunday

Time of Day: Afternoons, Days, Evenings, Nights

Shift: Various Rotating Shift

Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-11-03

Closing Date: 2026-11-10

Job Description

Maternity Leave Cover, Department of Mental Health Schizophrenia Service St Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton Corporate Profile As a premier academic and research healthcare organization, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is committed to making a difference in people’s lives and creating a lasting future for our community through integrated health services and internationally recognized programs. Our threefold mission is to provide dynamic research, revolutionary methods in health sciences education, and the highest standard of clinical care in a spirit of compassion, innovation and commitment. SJHH is a member of the St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS), and is affiliated with McMaster University, Mohawk College. SJHH has earned a national reputation for outstanding patient care and innovative medical and surgical treatments. The Hospital is particularly well known for excellence in respiratory care, kidney and urinary care, mental health and addictions, surgical services, cancer surgery and women’s and infants’ care. St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is seeking interested psychiatrists to work at the Schizophrenia Inpatient Service. The Schizophrenia Service is a regional program dedicated to providing care to persons schizophrenia and other related psychotic disorders. The service is dedicated to providing clinical service, education and research. We are seeking interested psychiatrists who could to join the Schizophrenia Service in a fixed-term locum position providing inpatient psychiatric care covering a maternity leave from March 1 2027 to February 29, 2028. The Schizophrenia Service is a regional program dedicated to the assessment and treatment of individuals living with schizophrenia and other related psychotic disorders. The service is committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychiatric care to patients admitted to the Schizophrenia Service.
• Act as the Most Responsible Physician (MRP) for an inpatient caseload of 12 patients with schizophrenia and other related psychotic disorders.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes nursing, social work, occupational therapy, psychology, pharmacy, and other allied health professionals.
• Participate in regular interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and service planning activities.
• Contribute to the academic mission of the program through teaching and supervision of learners where appropriate.

Renumeration

This 0.80 FTE inpatient psychiatrist position

Interested Applicants

• The successful candidate will hold a valid Ontario CPSO license and be a trained psychiatrist with FRCPC or equivalent.
• There will be an expectation that the physician will be eligible for a Faculty position with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, and that they will have an interest and aptitude for teaching and/or clinical research.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people.

We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people.

We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]).

At St. Joe’s Hamilton, we believe in nurturing new talent, providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with meaningful growth opportunities, and exciting benefits and rewards. Whether you’re passionate about providing compassionate care or eager to gain new skills, there’s a place here for you to grow, learn, and succeed!

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