The Saskatchewan Health Authority is looking for psychiatrists to join our Mental Health Team in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.
The successful candidate will be working with a multi-disciplinary team including four other psychiatrists and various other mental health professionals at the Battlefords Mental Health Centre. The incumbent will be responsible for outpatient and inpatient services, as well as emergency after-hours call coverage in a 1-in-7 rotation.

The Battlefords Mental Health Centre is a 22-bed acute inpatient unit attached to the Battlefords Union Hospital. Typically each psychiatrist will be responsible for the care of 5 or 6 in-patients, with afternoons devoted to out-patient follow-ups. Although some adolescent and elderly patients are treated on the unit, the majority of the clinical work is general adult psychiatry.

On-call duties are shared with the Psychiatrists of the Battlefords Mental Health Centre in a 1 in 6 rotation.

Specialty Type: Specialist - Psychiatrist

Relocation Package:

Recruitment and Relocation incentive of $25,000.00 available for a 3 year return for service to the Community of North Battleford.This opportunity may be eligible to receive the Psychiatry Recruitment and Retention Incentive of up to $200,000!
The Specialist Recruitment Incentive program, which provides $30,000 to an eligible specialist that establishes a practice for a minimum of thirty-six months in a Saskatchewan community.
The SMA Retention Fund, which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $3,500 - $7,000

Job Qualifications

Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or have a valid letter of eligibility (Not required if eligible for Ministerial License with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan)
Candidates must be eligible for licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).
Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is required.
In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
* A valid drivers license
* Legal entitlement to work in Canada
* Minimum of 3 acceptable references
* An acceptable criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
* Experience providing Generalist and/or Forensic Psychiatry services within a catchment model
* Demonstrable evidence in multidisciplinary approach of care/management
* Understanding of Saskatchewan provincial laws and regulations of commitment and release of the mentally ill under the Mental Health Services Act would be an asset

Benefits

See the SMA website for potential incentives and programs where eligible:
Saskatchewan Medical Association

Additional Information

Relocation support, community integration and physician mentorship is available.

Please apply to this posting online with cover letter and curriculum vitae (including three references) to:
Recruitment and Retention Team, Practitioner Staff Affairs
Email: ***@saskhealthauthority.ca (🔒 Premium)

For more information on the province of Saskatchewan and the cities of North Battleford and Saskatoon, as well as the Town of Battleford, please check out the following sites:
City of North Battleford
Town of Battleford
Tourism Saskatchewan
Tourism Saskatoon
Battlefords Tourism
University of Saskatchewan
The Town of Battleford is a small community located 'just over the bridge' from North Battleford. Travel time from Battleford to the Battlefords Union Hospital is approximately 10 minutes and only 15 minutes to the Saskatchewan Hospital.

Qualifications:

Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or have a valid letter of eligibility (Not required if eligible for Ministerial License with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan)
Candidates must be eligible for licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).
Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is required.
In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
* A valid drivers license
* Legal entitlement to work in Canada
* Minimum of 3 acceptable references
* An acceptable criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
* Experience providing Generalist and/or Forensic Psychiatry services within a catchment model
* Demonstrable evidence in multidisciplinary approach of care/management
* Understanding of Saskatchewan provincial laws and regulations of commitment and release of the mentally ill under the Mental Health Services Act would be an asset

Benefits:

See the SMA website for potential incentives and programs where eligible:
Saskatchewan Medical Association

Additional Information:

Relocation support, community integration and physician mentorship is available.


Please apply to this posting online with cover letter and curriculum vitae (including three references) to:

Recruitment and Retention Team, Practitioner Staff Affairs

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

For more information on the province of Saskatchewan and the cities of North Battleford and Saskatoon, as well as the Town of Battleford, please check out the following sites:

City of North Battleford

Town of Battleford

Tourism Saskatchewan

Tourism Saskatoon

Battlefords Tourism

University of Saskatchewan
The Town of Battleford is a small community located 'just over the bridge' from North Battleford. Travel time from Battleford to the Battlefords Union Hospital is approximately 10 minutes and only 15 minutes to the Saskatchewan Hospital.