Locums Wanted!

Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) is looking for General Surgery locums for the first half of 2026. Multi-day to multi-week assignments are available - let us know you're availability and we're happy to work with you! 

Looking for a full-time career in General Surgery? We are also recruiting for a full-time permanent position. Signing bonus and reimbursement for relocation expenses are available. 

Compensation:

Remuneration as per Northern Specialist Locum Program (NSLP) - Urgent Locum Rates:

On-call rate: $1,668.78 per 24hr

Clinical rate (clinic, slates): from $671.29 (3-5hrs) to $2,013.87 (9-12hrs)

Daily honorarium of $363.57 for every working and travel day + travel stipend up to $1,668.78 (9-12hrs of travel)

Reimbursement for all accommodations and travel expenses (mileage, car rental, flights, etc.).

FREE parking on site. Locums also have free access to the Dryden Recreation Complex (fitness centre and pool) and the hospital cafeteria during their visit.

Hospital Facility:

DRHC has two modern OR theatres with one fully integrated MIS suite, supported by a 24/7 Diagnostics Department featuring CT and digital X-ray, ultrasound, on-site lab services, and a 24/7/365 ER Department.  Regional pathology services are located nearby in Kenora. We are closely located to two tertiary referral centres (Thunder Bay and Winnipeg) via ORNG Air Ambulance service.

Two local GP/Anesthetists provide excellent support to the Surgical Services Programs at the DRHC and one local GP (with +OSS) provides C-section coverage. 

Surgical Services:

Common procedures for our General Surgeons include GI, bowel re-section, hernias, skin, and soft tissue surgery. GI endoscopy is an essential service and advanced skills in minimal access surgery are welcome. 

The Chief of Surgical Services in Dryden is Dr. Izabela Apriasz. All practice specific questions can be directed to Dr. Apriasz at [email protected].

Community of Dryden, Ontario:

Dryden is an affordable, full-service community where 'lake life' is at your doorstep.  Situated on the shores of the Wabigoon Chain of Lakes and surrounded by beautiful Canadian Shield forest, the opportunities for Northern living are endless in Dryden.  Fishing, hunting, snow-machining, mountain biking, boating, and more.

Visit our Facebook page (Dryden Regional Health Centre) or visit our website at www.drhc.on.ca to learn more about our organization and workplace culture.  Check out the Dryden Trailblazer 2025 magazine to learn more about our community.