Job Details: PODIATRIST

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: PODIATRIST, REGINA QU'APPELLE HEALTH REGION
Employment Opportunity for a Podiatrist
Permanent Full Time

The Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region is recognized as a national leader in integrated health care. We have more than 8,500 employees at different locations across the Region who work together to provide a full range of health care services for the residents of Southern Saskatchewan.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Podiatrist to provide services to the residents of the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region. The service spans acute and chronic care, with opportunities to play a leadership role in delivering coordinated regional services to residents with diabetes. As a member of an integrated team operating out of a clinic situated in the City of Regina and serving one or more rural satellite clinics, the podiatrist:
• diagnosis and treats foot disorders
• works with a multi-professional team to provide foot care to residents with diabetes
• provides foot care information and education to clients in the clinical setting
• provides education about foot health to residents of the RQHR in a group setting
• provides foot care training to front line service providers

The successful applicant will have:
• a Doctorate or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine or Diploma in Chiropody with accompanying certificate in the administration of local anesthetics, minor skin and nail surgery
• eligibility for membership with the Saskatchewan College of Podiatrist
• experience working in a variety of clinical settings, ranging from general podiatry services to working with a multi-professional team in the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot complications
• excellent knowledge of biomechanics
• good interpersonal skills
• demonstrated ability to work in a team setting
• demonstrated ability to teach, based on principals of adult learning

Experience providing services to First Nations or Metis communities would be an asset.

The City of Regina offers all the amenities of a large city with the warmth and friendliness of a small town. residents have all the advantages of a major city without having to worry about rush hour traffic or lengthy commutes.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.


Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume in confidence to:

Employment Services
Human Resources
Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region
2180 - 23rd Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A5
Fax: (306)766-5147
Email: jobs@rqhealth.ca

Posting Date: Apr 8 08