Pediatric General Surgeon

Work as a Pediatric General Surgeon in Saskatchewan, Canada!

Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs and short commutes when you live and work as a Pediatric General Surgeon in Saskatchewan, the sunniest province in Canada.

Job Description

We are seeking a team-orientated and highly skilled Pediatric General Surgeon to join our team of Pediatric General Surgeons.

Regina hosts the region's pediatric surgical services, obstetrical program, pediatric care, a neonatal ICU unit, and pediatric oncology services.

Hours of work are typically 0800 hours to 1700 hours with on call obligations after hours.

Excellent support from Maternal-Fetal-Medicine (prenatal diagnosis) and neonatology.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) 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.

Physicians may have the opportunity to teach undergraduate and post-graduate education at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine has a province-wide model of distributed medical education designed to foster a province-wide College. The College has a well-resourced framework across the continuum that results in quality community partnerships, successful and comparable students across all sites, elevated community health, and better graduate retention in communities.

Job Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be a Fellow (or be eligible for Fellowship) with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Pediatric Surgery. Candidates should be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).
• This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high volume environment with a commitment to provision of high quality patient and family centered care.
• In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
• The successful applicant is expected to participate in the undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education programs of the Department of Surgery in the Regina Area.
• The start date for this position is negotiable. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Benefits

Visit the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) website for potential incentives and programs: Saskatchewan Medical Association

Community Description

Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan, Canada and is a beautiful oasis on the prairies with a steadily growing population exceeding 250,000. According to MacLean's Best Communities in Canada 2019, Regina came in second in the Prairies and 74th across the country, scoring well in population growth, commute, amenities and culture. Regina is known for its generous, friendly people and rich community pride. This welcoming prairie city has an abundance of parks, sports and recreational facilities, bicycle pathways, family attractions and an exceptional quality of life. The United Nations have awarded Regina as a ‘Tree City of the World’ for the second year in a row.

To learn more about our province and communities, please visit the following sites:

• Province of Saskatchewan, Canada
• Tourism Saskatchewan
• City of Regina
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine