Position Profile

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking a Trauma Surgeon to provide locum trauma call coverage at the Regina General Hospital, the provincial referral centre for trauma care in southern Saskatchewan.

This locum opportunity is focused on weekly trauma call coverage, supporting the Regina Trauma Program through dedicated trauma service provision. The successful candidate will provide independent trauma call coverage, including initial resuscitation of major trauma patients, operative trauma care, and ongoing inpatient trauma management as required.

This position is well suited to fellowship-trained Trauma or Acute Care Surgeons seeking predictable, block-based locum trauma work in a high-acuity tertiary care setting.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide trauma call coverage on a weekly basis at the Regina General Hospital, including weeks of trauma coverage
• Lead and participate in initial resuscitation with emergency room physicians for major trauma activations and coordinate management of multi-system trauma patients admitted to the Trauma Service
• Provide advice for trauma referrals through the System Flow Coordination Centre
• Collaborate closely with emergency medicine, anesthesia, critical care, nursing, and allied health teams
• Participate in trauma handover, documentation, and quality processes consistent with SHA policies

Remuneration & Benefits

• Compensation Model: Trauma Call Rate
• Day shift (10 hours): $1,454.34
• Evening shift (14 hours): $2,181.53
• 24 hour coverage: $3,635.87
• Benefits and professional expenses are the responsibility of the physician, unless otherwise specified

Language of Work

English

Job Qualifications

Qualifications / Requirements

• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in General Surgery (RCPSC)
• Fellowship training in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery preferred
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)
• Current ATLS certification required
• Demonstrated experience managing high-acuity trauma in a tertiary or academic trauma centre
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-based practice skills

Additional Information

The Community – Regina, Saskatchewan

Regina is the capital city of Saskatchewan, offering a vibrant and welcoming community with a population exceeding 250,000. The city provides an excellent quality of life with abundant parks, cultural amenities, recreation, and a strong sense of community. Regina serves as a key healthcare hub for southern Saskatchewan, eastern Alberta, and western Manitoba.

To Apply

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority in accordance with immigration requirements.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a curriculum vitae in confidence to: