We are looking for EM Physicians to join an established group of emergency department physicians. As part of the Emergency Medicine team, you will be responsible for providing clinical medical services to individuals presenting to the emergency department, including trauma and pediatric care. Candidates will also have the opportunity to teach residents and medical students training in North Battleford under the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine Distributed Medical Education program. The Battlefords Union Hospital is supported by multiple specialists including internal medicine, hospitalists, general surgeons and pediatricians.

The community is also recruiting for family medicine physicians and a combined practice would be an option for any interested candidate.

Specialty Type: Family Physician - Emergency Medicine

Relocation Package:

The successful candidate may be eligible for:

The Emergency Medicine Recruitment and Retention Incentive which provides up to $200,000 over five years to emergency medicine physicians providing full-time (minimum 0.8FTE) services in qualifying Saskatchewan communities

The SMA Retention Fund, 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.

U of S residents currently in their 4th or 5th postgraduate year in Emergency Medicine Specialty (FRCP) may be eligible for up to $60,000 in bursary funding in return for a return of service through the High-Demand Resident Incentive Program

Relocation assistance is available

Qualifications:

Certified or eligible to be certified with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)

• Certification in Emergency Medicine (CFPC-EM/FRCPC/ABEM) is an asset but willing to mentor 

Regular or Provisional License with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) (or eligible to be licensed)

Current certification (or willing to obtain) in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

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:

The SMA provides members with various physician programs and benefits, each with its own criteria and features.

Additional Information:

SHA supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Interested applicants can apply online to this posting or contact:
Kayla Brears, Specialist – Recruitment and Retention
Saskatchewan Health Authority
***@saskhealthauthority.ca (🔒 Premium)
For inquiries about licensure please contact:
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
Email: ***@cps.sk.ca (🔒 Premium)
Phone: (***-***-**** (🔒 Premium)
Website: Registration Tabs Landing Page (cps.sk.ca)