Work as a *Anesthesiologist - Locum* in Saskatchewan, Canada!

Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs and short commutes when you live and work as a *Anesthesiologist - Locum* in Saskatchewan, the sunniest province in Canada.

Job Description

We are seeking five team-orientated and highly skilled Anesthesiologists to provide locum services in Regina, Saskatchewan. This position has the potential to transition into a permanent full-time role.

The Department of Anesthesiology has an excellent complement of specialist Anesthesiologists with diverse interests. The successful candidates will join our team to provide comprehensive anesthesiology service to the patients of southern Saskatchewan.

Our services are shared between two sites. The Regina General Hospital is our trauma center representing all major surgical specialties, except transplant. Our Anesthesiologists provide full obstetric service. The Pasqua Hospital is a community hospital and referral center specializing in Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Urology and Pediatric Oncology.

Elective OR runs from 07:45 to 16:00hrs. Capacity is managed to allow for reduced OR theatres during holiday periods, allowing physicians and staff greater vacation opportunities. Call is 1:5 to 1:6 depending on holiday requests.

The University of Saskatchewan is a research-intensive institution with 22,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. The College of Medicine has an intake of 100 students per year with a commensurate number of positions for residency training. The Department of Anesthesiology has distributed training sites in Saskatoon and Regina.

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.

Job Qualifications

Successful candidates will be a Fellow (or be eligible for Fellowship) with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Anesthesiology. Candidates should be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

Candidates should be team players, 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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons.

The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.

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.

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