Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an 187-bed community hospital with a proud history extending back over a century. RMH is an active community hospital serving more than 80,000 local residents and 35,000 seasonal visitors. Our hospital is one of the largest employers in the region, with more than 950 staff members, 140 credentialed physicians, and close to 400 volunteers.

Together, the team provides compassionate, high quality patient care to more than 45,000 emergency patients and 6,000 inpatients each year. The hospital also has full accreditation with exemplary standing by Accreditation Canada.

RMH offers a wide variety of acute and continuing care services, including a 24/7/365 emergency department, obstetrics, orthopaedics and ophthalmology, outpatient dialysis, schedule 1 mental health program, restorative seniors care, rehabilitation and palliative care, a progressive health promotion program for chronic disease management, and a full range of diagnostic imaging, including MRI.

RMH is a Level 1b Hospital which has approximately 250 deliveries each year. Our Obstetrics Unit features six private labour, delivery and recovery suites. Our team of highly skilled Family Medicine Obstetricians and nursing staff are dedicated to exceptional care for women and babies. RMH is also home to one other Obstetrician/Gynecologist, as well as three midwives who have a professional and supportive relationship.

The opportunity exists to also establish a thriving Obstetrician/Gynecologist practice as it is much needed in the community. RMH provides resources for this position to have OR time for Gynecological procedures. OB call is one in four; the hospital sources locums to help provide 24/7/365 coverage. The hospital offers relocation support and other incentives.

This is an exceptional opening if you are interested in being part of a dynamic and collegial hospital family that positively impacts the lives of women, newborns, and the families we serve.

Candidates must be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada in Obstetrics/Gynecology and hold, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

RMH is part of Ontario Health East Region. The closest neighbouring hospitals include Peterborough Regional Health Centre 45 minutes to the east, Haliburton Highlands Health Services one hour to the north and Lakeridge Health in Oshawa, one hour to the south. RMH is the only hospital in the City of Kawartha Lakes, a “cottage country” municipality of 3,000 sq. km located 1½ hours northeast of Toronto.

We encourage you to come visit us and learn more about the potential for this role. Contact Connie Ellery at ***@rmh.org (🔒 Premium) for more information.