Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), Prince Albert, is seeking a collegial and team-oriented Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join a well-established and supportive team. This full-time contracted position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to join an established practice with strong collegial and clinical supports or to establish and operate their own community based private practice.

The successful candidate will provide a full scope of Obstetrics and Gynecology services, including outpatient clinic care, inpatient consultations, surgical services, labour and delivery coverage and after-hours on-call coverage. Call coverage is shared equitably among the community's Obstetrician/Gynecologists, with additional compensation provided through the Specialist Emergency Coverage Program (SECP).

Victoria Hospital is a 99-bed regional hospital serving Prince Albert and northern Saskatchewan. The facility includes an eight-bed Intensive Care Unit and offers a broad range of specialist, surgical, diagnostic, and support services.

The Obstetrics program supports approximately 1,500 deliveries annually through a collaborative team of Obstetrician/Gynecologists and Family Physicians who provide low-risk prenatal care and deliveries. Additional resources include a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (32 weeks and above), dedicated anesthesia services, and on-site urology support.

Gynecology services include colposcopy, minimally invasive surgery, and elective gynecologic procedures. Physicians receive dedicated operating room access for elective gynecology surgeries, typically averaging two OR days per month.

The department maintains a strong commitment to medical education and regularly hosts medical students, Family Medicine residents, Enhanced Surgical Skills residents, and Obstetrics and Gynecology residents.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop a broad and rewarding practice while working within a collaborative team environment. Prince Albert provides an exceptional quality of life, with affordable housing, short commute times, excellent recreational amenities, and easy access to Saskatchewan's lakes, forests, and year-round outdoor activities.

Relocation Package

The successful candidate may be eligible for:

• The , which provides $30,000 to an eligible specialist that establishes a practice for a minimum of thirty-six months in a Saskatchewan community.
• The , which provides financial rewards to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $7,000 - $14,000 per year for full-time service.

Job Qualifications

• Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), or eligibility for certification.
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).
• Current Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) coverage or equivalent professional liability coverage, or eligibility to obtain coverage.
• Successful Saskatchewan Health Authority credentialing, including satisfactory reference checks and a criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Valid driver's licence.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to collaborative team-based care, and the ability to thrive in a busy practice environment. A dedication to providing high-quality, patient- and family-centred care is essential.

The start date is negotiable. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Benefits

The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) provides members with various , each with its own criteria and features.