Pediatric Intensivist Practice Opportunity

Join Northeastern Ontario’s healthcare leader

Health Sciences North/Horizon Santé-Nord (HSN) is recruiting health care professionals who have a keen interest in affecting change within its dynamic health care system. As the tertiary care referral centre for the entire Northeastern Ontario region, HSN serves a catchment population of over 600,000 residents.

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to critically ill children? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment focused on excellence and innovation? We have the perfect opportunity for you. The Department of Pediatrics is actively seeking a Royal College certified Pediatric Intensivist to join our team at the Northeastern Ontario Health Centre for Kids (NEO Kids).  

NEO Kids became a vital part of HSN in 2014 and is home to over 20 specialized outpatient clinics and services. NEO Kids is Northeastern Ontario’s hub for specialized children’s care, comprising of Pediatricians and other allied health care professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care to pediatric patients in Northeastern Ontario. The NEO Kids Foundation (NKF) was launched in November 2015, with a mission to advocate for healthier children in the North, raising funds for children’s services, equipment and research at HSN.

The Department’s current complement of 10 Pediatricians staff regional programs in diabetes, cystic fibrosis, Autism testing, spasticity, neonatal follow-up, and oncology. As a Pediatric Intensivist, you will play a key role in the management and treatment of critically ill children in our Pediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU). You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care to our young patients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: act as the physician lead of the PCCU, providing direct patient care in the PCCU, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of critically ill children, collaborating with other healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized care plans, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, case conferences, collaborate with Sick Kids on processes/pathways for transfers of care, support simulation/educational events, lead quality improvement initiatives, and providing teaching and mentorship to medical students and residents.

Candidates must be eligible for licensure in Ontario and have obtained or be eligible to obtain speciality qualifications from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. We have a strong interest in academic work and welcome applicants with a strong academic background. All physicians are required to seek academic appointment at NOSM-University, and become involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees. Research opportunities are also available with HSN’s research institute, HSNRI.

If you are currently practicing or within one year of graduating, and are interested in opportunities in Sudbury, the Ministry of Health’s Community Assessment Visit Program will cover travel and accommodation expenses for both you and your spouse to come explore the practice opportunity in Sudbury.

Come discover Sudbury’s exceptional quality of life, abundant lakes, parklands, and extensive recreational opportunities! Sudbury is a bilingual and multicultural community, and offers a variety of excellent elementary, secondary, and post-secondary educational institutions. Physicians who practice full –time in Sudbury are eligible for attractive financial incentives.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and CV to the Medical Affairs office, by e-mail to: ***@hsnsudbury.ca (🔒 Premium) . HSN thanks all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.