Bluewater Health is seeking a General Practitioner in Oncology (GPO) committed to providing high-quality care to the residents of Sarnia–Lambton.

Position Highlights & Compensation

·      Provide outpatient oncology care as part of a collaborative team

·      Work alongside Medical Oncologists and interdisciplinary staff to deliver comprehensive cancer services

·      Cover colleagues’ vacation schedules and share in day-to-day patient care

·      Straight days (Monday – Friday), no weekends, no on-call

·      Office space with administrative support. No overhead costs

·      Attractive relocation and signing incentives

·      Guaranteed base income

·      Eligible for a clinical faculty appointment with Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

Opportunities for Growth:

We encourage applicants with interest in developing new or expanded services, such as:

·      Survivorship and wellness clinics

·      Sexual health in oncology

·      Palliative care integration

·      Symptom management and supportive care

Oncology and Palliative care resources:

Bluewater Health’s oncology program is supported by strong local and regional resources, enabling comprehensive cancer care close to home. Local oncology and palliative resources include:

·      Diagnostic Assessment and systemic therapies for breast, prostate, colorectal, lung, and some hematological malignancies such as lymphoma, multiple myeloma & CLL

·      Patient Navigator, Drug Access Navigator, oncology pharmacist, and outpatient oncology pharmacy

·      Exceptional local palliative care team

·      Approximately 6,500 treatments per year

·      Excellent specialist support available, including General Surgery, Bronchoscopy service, Urology, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and advanced radiology capabilities (MRI, CT, Ultrasound)

·      Affiliation with the London and Windsor Regional Cancer Programs including weekly disease specific site tumor board presentations

Ideal Qualifications

·      CCFP (or equivalent) with interest/experience in Oncology

·      Eligible for an independent license with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)

·      Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident

·      Strong communication and teamwork skills with a commitment to patient-centered care

·      Interest in training medical students and residents

About Bluewater Health

Bluewater Health is a 300‑bed regional hospital serving Sarnia and Petrolia. With modern, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, it is an award‑winning organization accredited with Exemplary Standing and recognized by Newsweek as one of Canada’s best hospitals.

·      Comprehensive diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, ERCP, Advanced Echo, Ultrasound)

·      Two fully staffed, 24‑hour high‑volume Emergency Departments

·      27-bed inpatient Schedule 1 Psychiatric Unit and dedicated ED crisis nurse

·      9 state-of-the-art Operating Rooms and 3 Endoscopy Suites

·      Full obstetrics program supporting more than 1,000 births each year

·      14‑bed closed Critical Care Unit with Acute Dialysis services (CRRT)

·      Full complement of specialists available 24/7 (excluding neurosurgery)

·      Broad specialty access: General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, OB/Gyn, ENT, Ophthalmology, Maxillofacial, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Psychiatry

·      UGME and PGME teaching site for the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, including core clerkship, Family Medicine residency training, and Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine electives

·      Collegial and collaborative Medical and Professional Staff community

Bluewater Health remains committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and innovative care to the people we serve.

Bluewater Health is focused on “Health through partnership. Caring with kindness.” Our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity commitment includes aspiring to shape a hospital community where everyone can say “I Belong.” Physicians describe Bluewater Health as a supportive, collaborative, and professionally rewarding place to practice. Hear directly from our physicians: view video here.

Community

Sarnia, Ontario is a welcoming, family‑friendly community located on the shores of Lake Huron at the Michigan border. The city offers an exceptional quality of life with warm summers, beautiful waterfront living, affordable housing, strong schools, and abundant outdoor recreation. Its vibrant arts and culture scene, extensive trail systems, and easy access to major Canadian and U.S. urban centres make Sarnia an appealing place to live, work, and explore.