Job Details: Pediatric General Surgeon

Company: Regina Qu´Appelle Health Region – The Hospital and Rehabilitation sites of the Regina Health District - The Regina General Hospital, The Pasqua Hospital, and the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre - each Play a vital role in providing health care to all residents of Southern Saskatchewan.

Description: Pediatric General Surgeon
Full-time Salaried Position

An opportunity exists to engage in a diverse and rewarding pediatric general surgery practice within a team environment. At present pediatric surgical services are provided by 1 full-time pediatric surgeon who is supported by 2 general surgeons with additional training in pediatric surgery. To promote a work/life balance and a manageable call schedule; the program has been approved to hire one additional pediatric surgeon (1.0 salaried FTE) to support the service.

The Regina General Hospital hosts the regions' pediatric surgical services, obstetrical program, pediatric care and neonatal and pediatric ICU units. Pediatric oncology services are provided at the Pasqua Hospital.

Our Region: (www.rqhealth.ca)

The Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region offers opportunities for medical professionals to be part of a dynamic health team providing superior patient care. The health region serves a base of 450,000 in southern Saskatchewan. Our region includes many rural communities surrounding the provincial capital city. Services across the region include acute care and long-term care facilities as well as highly integrated community programs.

Our City: (www.inregina.com)

• A relaxed and healthy lifestyle in a scenic setting
• Convenient transportation with less than 15 minutes to work
• Affordable housing and cost of living
• Urban amenities with the warmth and friendliness of a small town
• A wide range of outdoor activities, music, sport and cultural amenities
• Largest urban park in North America (2,300 acres)
• Excellent schools with lots of special programs

Qualifications:

The candidate must hold certification or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and eligible for licensure to practice in Saskatchewan.

The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package and an attractive relocation package.

For Information or to submit curriculum vitae please contact:

Erin Roesch, Coordinator
Physician Recruitment and Retention
Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region
Phone: 306-766-2182
Fax: 306-766-2842
Email: erin.roesch@rqhealth.ca

Posting Date: Mar 14 08