FULL TIME OBSTETRICIAN/GYNECOLOGIST

LOVE WHERE YOU WORK!

The Northumberland Hills Hospital is currently seeking a full-time Obstetrician / Gynecologist to join our vibrant team. Practice opportunities include primary and consultation obstetrics, gynecologic surgery (fully equipped for minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery), outpatient clinics and emergency department consultation.

MATERNAL CHILD CARE PROGRAM AT NHH

The Maternal Child Care program provides low risk obstetrical care (Level 1) with approximately 550 births per year with capacity to grow.  The birthing unit provides a family centered environment that is equipped with six labour and delivery beds – each with their own private and home-like suite; a dedicated C-section operating suite; and an advanced fetal and patient monitoring system. 

Our team consists of registered nurses specifically trained in obstetrical and newborn care, obstetricians, family physicians, midwives, anesthetists, respiratory therapists, pharmacy staff, dietitians, social workers, and volunteers. This team is committed to the provision of exceptional patient care.  The team actively participates in the MoreOB risk management program and follows the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines.  The program is committed to mother-baby dyad care and works within a patient and family centered model of care. The hospital is currently working toward Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation and provides breastfeeding support. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must have Fellowship in Obstetrics/Gynecology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
• Licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (or eligibility for licensure in the Province of Ontario)
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with all department / team disciplines in a supportive best practice environment (interprofessional collaboration)
• Proven evidence of continued medical education commitment in a related field
• Demonstrated ability to integrate current evidence and best practice into the delivery of quality care
• Support family physicians with obstetrics privileges and midwifery colleagues

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Full-spectrum general obstetrics and gynecology scope of practice.
• NHH is affiliated with three major Universities (Toronto, Queen’s, and Ottawa) and is a recognized educational site for Family Medicine Residents and Undergraduates.  

WORK EXPERIENCE:

The applicant must be experienced, competent, and up to date with regard to general obstetrics and gynecology.

REMUNERATION/BENEFITS PACKAGE BEING OFFERED:

Remuneration is based on a mixture of stipend and fee-for-service direct billing.

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the center of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognizing everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:

Please submit your CV and cover letter to Maternal Child Department Chief, Dr. Erin Pepper, c/o Gloria Crawford, Medical Affairs (***@nhh.ca (🔒 Premium)).

LOCATION:

Our hospital is located in Ontario’s “Feel Good Town” of Cobourg, one of Money Sense magazine’s Best Places to Live in Canada! Cobourg’s famous waterfront boasts gorgeous white sand beaches, a world-class marina, and a unique beachfront boardwalk while nearby Port Hope’s rich heritage boasts vibrant downtown shops and restaurants along the beautiful Ganaraska River.

Our natural playground is considered an ideal place to enjoy the great outdoors, offering a variety of activities. Biking, hiking, swimming, sailing, and boating, golfing, fishing, and cross-country skiing are popular and readily accessible throughout the region. Downhill skiing is a short drive away at Brimacombe.

NHH is recognized nationally for environmental responsibility by the Canadian Coalition of Green Health Care and received Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada during our accreditation process in 2022.