Introduction

The Hawkesbury & District General Hospital (HGH) is looking for a Locum Internist to work in our newly built Ambulatory Care Wing. There is also the opportunity to work in our ICU providing level 2 basic ICU care (non-invasive ventilation (High flow, BIPAP, CPAP)), certain advanced level 2 ICU care (such as arterial line monitoring and vasoactive/inotropic IV medications) and basic cardiac unit care as well as our Hospitalist Department should this be of interest to the candidate.

Start dates are flexible and based on the candidate's availability. Most of the work is done in person with a percentage that can be done virtually depending on personal preference.

Clinical Setting and Duties

Our team is currently composed of six Internists, who together provide essential services to the residents of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. Given that 70% of our population is francophone, fluency in both French and English is a requirement. HGH provides attractive benefits such as zero overhead, the booking clerks book all tests, follow-ups, and consults for you.

HGH relies on teamwork, innovation, and leadership to provide our 48 000 visit/year emergency department unit, 6 bed intensive care unit, 38 bed medicine-surgery unit and 18 bed complex-continuing care unit with first-rate patient/family centered care.  HGH is also a member of The Atlas Alliance through which it forms educational and working partnerships with the Ottawa Hospital and the Ottawa Heart Institute.  

Our newly renovated hospital and ICU can count on a multitude of hospital based medical specialties (including cardiology, GIM, surgery, OBGYN, neurology, GI, etc.), allied heath professionals (Respiratory therapists 12/24h, physiotherapy, OT, etc.) and has access to 24/7 CT scans, MRIs, upper-lower endoscopies, TTE and TEE (to name a few).   

Training

Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent and license with the College Physician and Surgeons of Ontario.

Setting

HGH is a family and patient-centred bilingual community hospital with a regional focus. Our current team of over 200 physicians and 800 employees committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services and relies on teamwork, innovation, and leadership. HGH is also a proud member of The Atlas Alliance, which has enabled us to adopt a paperless EMR: EPIC, resulting increased efficiency and patient safety.

Located along the Ottawa River, HGH is situated in the beautiful town of Hawkesbury, Ontario, providing the perfect work-life-home-life balance with beautiful scenery and all necessary amenities. If you are seeking a rural hospital that is easily commutable from the city, Hawkesbury is only an hour’s drive from both Montreal and Ottawa.

Apply Now

If you are a passionate Internist looking to work in a supportive and vibrant environment, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV to Medical Affairs via email at [email protected] and visit our website at www.hgh.ca to learn more about our hospital. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Medical Affairs at 613-632-1111 x 31001.