The community of Melville, located in Southeast Saskatchewan, is seeking a team orientated and professional family physician to join their primary health care team. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team providing primary health care services to the community of Melville and surrounding area and will work collaboratively with other medical professionals to support the acute care and emergency services in the area.St. Peter's Hospital in Melville is a fully accredited district hospital which provides the following services: Emergency room, Acute Care, Chemo outreach, Lab, Radiology, Spiritual care, Social Work, Pharmacy and Physical Therapy.The Saskatchewan Health Authority is dedicated to learning and is a partner in the educational needs of medical students, residents, nursing staff and allied health professionals. The successful candidate will be encouraged to become involved in the academic efforts in the Department of Family Medicine in our area.This position will remain open until filled and may be filled prior to the posted closing date

Specialty Type: Family Physician

Relocation Package:

The successful candidate may be eligible for:

The Rural Physician Incentive Programwhich provides up to $200,000 over five years to family physicians practicing, or returning to practice, in rural and remote communities in Saskatchewan

The SMA Retention Fund, which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for fulltime work.

Qualifications:

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

Regular or provisional license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (or eligible to be licensed)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required

Recommended - 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 Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) provides members with various physician programs and benefits, each with its own criteria and features.

Additional Information:

The 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.
 
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