Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), North East Area, is seeking permanent Emergency Medicine Physicians to join the team at Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Victoria Hospital serves a large and diverse catchment area, extending from central Saskatchewan to the border of the Northwest Territories. This high-acuity Emergency Department provides physicians with the opportunity to practice a wide scope of emergency medicine, including complex medical presentations and trauma, making it an excellent environment for both early-career physicians seeking strong clinical exposure and experienced physicians looking for a rewarding and dynamic practice.

Victoria Hospital is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar expansion aimed at increasing overall capacity by 40%. The project includes a state-of-the-art heliport on the roof, an expanded Emergency Department, and northern Saskatchewan’s first MRI—enhancing both patient care and clinical opportunities for physicians.

As a University of Saskatchewan–affiliated teaching site, Victoria Hospital offers opportunities to teach and mentor medical students and residents from across Canada. Physicians are supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and enjoy a collegial practice environment with opportunities to balance clinical care, teaching, and professional growth—while living and working in a welcoming northern Saskatchewan community.

Relocation Package

The successful candidate may be eligible for:

• The which provides emergency medicine physicians providing full-time (minimum of 0.8 FTE) services in qualifying communicates up to $200,000 over 5 year.
• The which provides eligible specialists $30,000 for starting a medical practice in a Saskatchewan community and maintaining the practice for a minimum of 36 months.
• The , which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $7,000 - $14,000 per year for fulltime work.

UofS Emergency Medicine (FRCP) residents in years 4 and 5 may be eligible for:

• which provides U of S residents enrolled in the Emergency Medicine Specialty program (FRCP) up to $60,000 ($30,000/year) bursary funding for years 4 &5 for a two year return of service.

Job Qualifications

• Certified or eligible to be certified with the College of Family Physicians of Canada in Emergency Medicine (CFPC-EM)
• Regular or Provisional License with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) (or eligible to be licensed)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Ultrasound skills are an asset and will be required to obtain
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful SHA credentialing including but not limited to acceptable reference checks and criminal record check with vulnerable sector
• Current Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada

Benefits

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