The Service of Anaesthesia at North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is seeking full-time Anaesthesiologists to join its collaborative and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a modern regional referral centre while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Northern Ontario. Physicians will work alongside an experienced and supportive group of colleagues, providing comprehensive perioperative care and participating in shared daytime and on-call coverage within a collegial environment that values high-quality patient care, teamwork, and professional collaboration.

Service Details:

NBRHC Anaesthesiologists provide services to General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Otolaryngology, Urology, Ophthalmology, Dental Surgery, Pain Management, ECT, the Preadmission Clinic and support the Critical Care Unit team when needed. NBRHC has an 8 theatre OR, a 13 bed PACU, endoscopy suite, ophthalmology suite, labour & delivery suite. The service also provides consultative support for vented patients in the critical care unit. 

Hospital Information:

NBRHC is a modern, state-of-the-art healthcare facility that opened in 2011 and serves as a key regional referral center for Northeastern Ontario. With 480 beds, NBRHC provides a full spectrum of acute care and specialized services to a catchment population extending across North Bay and surrounding communities including Mattawa, West Nipissing and Temiskaming Shores.

The hospital offers comprehensive acute care services, including a 24/7 emergency department, 16 bed Critical Care Unit, inpatient adult and pediatric medicine, dialysis, endoscopy and bronchoscopy, obstetrics, pathology and surgical subspecialties. NBRHC also provides advances diagnostic imaging services, including x-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, bone densitometry and nuclear medicine, supporting timely and high-quality diagnostic care for the region.

NBRHC is unique in Ontario for its fully integrated model of care, combining acute care services and specialzed mental health services on one campus. The organization fulfills three important roles:

• Providing acute care services to North Bay and surrounding communities
• Serving as the district referral center providing specialist services for smaller communities across the region
• Delivering specialized mental health services for the entire Northeast region of Ontario.

This integrated system allows NBRHC to provide coordinated, patient-centered care while supporting strong collaboration among medical specialists and healthcare teams.

Additional information about the hospital and physician opportunities can be found at northbaydoctors.ca

Community Information:

Often referred to as Ontario’s Gateway to the North, the community of North Bay offers an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and quality of life. With a population of approximately 54,000, North Bay is a safe, welcoming city situated about 3.5 hours from both Toronto and Ottawa. Surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the shores of Lake Nipissing, the city offers four distinct seasons of outdoor recreation such as boating, skiing, hiking, and cycling. North Bay features a diverse and growing economy, excellent schools, and a vibrant community atmosphere, making it an ideal place to build a rewarding medical career while enjoying a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants will have licensure to practice independently in Ontario, and either a standing anaesthesiology fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or Family Medicine CCFP designation with a certificate of added competence in anaesthesia. 

Proficiency and experience with community pediatric anaesthesia is required.

Remuneration: This position will be remunerated with a combination of OHIP billings, Northern Specialist APP & Hospital On-Call stipends. Our organization has a competitive Incentive Package which includes a $25,000 recruitment stipend, $25,000 practice start-up grant, assistance with moving expenses and up to $94,000 through the Northern Rural Recruitment & Retention Initiative (NRRRI)