Sensenbrenner Hospital is a modern, fully accredited 68-bed teaching hospital serving the community of Kapuskasing (population 8,600) and a regional catchment area of approximately 11,000. Located in the heart of Northern Ontario, Kapuskasing offers the charm of a close-knit community with the amenities of larger urban centres, all set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty—perfect for year-round outdoor recreation. 

We are currently seeking Emergency Department locums to join our supportive and collaborative team for the upcoming dates.

Why Work With Us? 

• Locum Support: Accommodations and travel expenses are reimbursed through the Northern Specialist Locum Program (NSLP), in accordance with program guidelines. 
• Travel Time is also reimbursed as per the NSLP Guidelines. 
• 1 sessional (3-5 hours = $ 507.61 
• 2 sessionals (6-8 hours) = $ 1,015.22, 
• 3 sessionals (9-12 hours) = $ 1,522.83 
• Convenient Housing: Locums have access to fully furnished apartments when they are available in a newly constructed building directly across from the hospital. We charge the locum and they are then reimbursed by NSLP. 
• Comfort On-Call: ED physicians have access to dedicated on-call rooms. 

Shift Options: 

• Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM 
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM 
• 24-Hour Shift: 8:00 AM – 8:00 AM 

Shadow billing is 10% during the week and 25% weekends and holidays. 

ED volume is approximately 30 patients per 24-hour shift, occasionally reaching higher on busier days. 

In-Hospital Support: 

• A Hospitalist is available daily from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM for admissions. 
• After-hours admissions are managed by Emergency physicians until the Hospitalist resumes care in the morning. 
• Our medical staff includes: 
• 3 General Surgeons 
• 2 GP Anesthetist 
• 1 General Internist 
• 8 Family Physicians (2 with OB coverage) 

You’ll work in a collaborative, team-based environment where experienced colleagues are always available for support. 

There is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Department Monday to Friday. 

Sensenbrenner Hospital is registered as part of the peer to peer program for the Emergency Department. 

Available Services: 

• Diagnostic Imaging (including CT) 
• Lab Services 
• ECG 
• Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy & Respiratory Therapy 
• Chemotherapy 
• Virtual Critical Care for critically ill patients 

For advanced specialty care, we maintain strong partnerships with: 

• Timmins and District Hospital (Ortho, ENT, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Psychiatry) 
• Health Sciences North and CritiCall Ontario 

Travel: 

Locums typically fly into Timmins Airport, followed by a scenic 2-hour drive northwest to Kapuskasing.