The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), Moose Jaw, invites applications for Laboratory Physicians with training, expertise and/or experience in General Pathology; particularly Anatomical Pathology; to express their interest in joining our Department of Laboratory Medicine.

The successful candidate(s) will join our team to provide General Pathology services to the patients of southwest Saskatchewan, based out of the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw, SK, Canada.

The General Pathologist, under the direction of the Department Lead for Laboratory Medicine, is responsible of the provision of high quality patient care by timely and accurate reporting of pathology results. Duties include examination of surgical specimens, examination of cytological preparations, performance and evaluation of autopsies and the interpretation of these and other laboratory tests to provide diagnostic information to physicians and health care practitioners.

The incumbent retains autonomy in the purely professional aspect of the position while following departmental guidelines in procedural matters and must comply with the respective Quality Assurance programs while performing surgical pathology and cytology pathology. The incumbent may provide functional guidance to medical laboratory technologists, laboratory assistants, support staff and other departments on matters pertaining to pathology service.

Specialty Type: Specialist - Pathologist

Relocation Package:

Recruitment incentives available.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be a Fellow (or be eligible for Fellowship) with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in General/Anatomical Pathology.

Candidates should be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).

Preference will be given to University of Saskatchewan graduates and individuals with strong ties to Saskatchewan. This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high volume environment with a commitment to provision of high quality patient and family-centered care.

In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Benefits:

Responsibility of the physician.

Additional Information:

The Community:

The “Friendly City” of Moose Jaw is the fourth largest city in Saskatchewan; located in the south-central part of the province, along the Trans-Canada Highway. The Regina International Airport is a short 45 minute drive to the east. Moose Jaw, with a population of 34,000, offers excellent public/Catholic/francophone education opportunities and many recreational, cultural and entertainment amenities.


The Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital:

The “Wigmore Hospital” is a state of the art facility with 72 inpatient beds including an intensive care unit. We provide full obstetrical services, as well as general surgery, gynecology, urology, orthopedics and ophthalmology. Other specialty services available include pediatrics, internal medicine, pathology, radiology (diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, CT, MRI). There is opportunity for participation in teaching through the University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine programs.



For Information or to submit curriculum vitae, please contact:

Michelle Zahayko

Practitioner Staff Affairs, Saskatchewan Health Authority

Email: ***@saskhealthauthority.ca (🔒 Premium)