Trauma/ACS Surgeon

Saskdocs; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority – Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan, Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery is seeking a General Surgeon for a 0.6 FTE. The ideal candidate will have a predominant interest in Trauma and participate in ACS and be capable in endoscopy.

The appointee will perform itinerant surgery outside Saskatoon several times monthly and contribute to trauma simulation and teaching.

Qualifications

• RCPSC certification or eligibility and CPSS licensure eligibility.
• Fellowship in Trauma is essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide predominantly trauma-focused general surgical care.
• Participate in ACS call schedule and trauma service duties.
• Involved in trauma education and intra- and post-operative care.

Skills

ATLS Instructor

Endoscopy

DSTC

ASSET

Education

Fellowship in Trauma

RCPSC Certification eligibility

Job description

Saskatchewan Health Authority – Saskatoon and University Saskatchewan, Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery is seeking a General Surgeon for a 0.6 FTE . The ideal candidate will have a predominant interest in Trauma but will also participate in ACS and be competent in endoscopy. The successful applicant will be prepared to perform intinerant surgery several times a month outside Saskatoon. A Fellowship in Trauma is essential and involvement in further development of the Trauma simulation program is key. The applicant will need to be an active ATLS instructor and have completed the DSTC and ASSET course. Predominant participation in Trauma Service call schedule as well as the ACS call schedule is expected.Collective responsibilities include clinical care of inpatients and outpatients as well as education of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees. The successful candidate will hold appointments in both Saskatchewan Health Authority and the University of Saskatchewan, where teaching of surgical residents and medical students is integral.

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold certification or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Surgery of Canada (RCPSC) and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).

Additional Information

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. Targeted Start date is January 1, 2027.