Job Description

Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs and short commutes when you live and work as an infectious disease specialist in Saskatchewan, the sunniest province in Canada.The Saskatchewan Health Authority has an exciting opportunity for an Infectious Disease Specialist to provide clinical service, including coverage for inpatient and outpatient consultations within our Division of Infectious Diseases in Regina on a full-time or locum basis.The Division of Infectious Diseases provides a wide range of consultative and clinical services to the Regina General Hospital, the Pasqua Hospital and to a population of approximately 500,000. Clinical services include general Infectious Diseases, HIV, viral hepatitis, antimicrobial stewardship, in-hospital services and outreach clinics.The Division also has an intensive and productive research program and team involved in HIV and hepatitis B clinical trials, CIHR funded HIV and hepatitis C projects and Indigenous health and informatics. In addition, the division is involved in education and teaching of medical students and residents from the University of Saskatchewan.The Specialists work closely with our Medical Health Officers who cover community outbreaks and as well with our Infection Control Specialists and Medical Microbiologists - who work in our Laboratory setting.Hours of work are typically 0800 to 1700 hours with evenings, weekends and on-call services shared among the other Infectious Diseases physicians.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is dedicated to learning and is a partner in the growing educational needs of medical students and residents from the College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. The University of Saskatchewan is a research-intensive institution with 22,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. The College of Medicine has an intake of 100 students per year with a commensurate number of positions for residency training. The Department of Medicine has distributed training sites in Saskatoon and Regina.The (SHA) is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.Physicians may have the opportunity to teach undergraduate and post-graduate education at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The has a province-wide model of distributed medical education designed to foster a province-wide College. The College has a well-resourced framework across the continuum that results in quality community partnerships, successful and comparable students across all sites, elevated community health, and better graduate retention in communities.Job QualificationsThe successful candidate will hold certification or be eligible for certification from the in Infectious Diseases and be eligible for provisional or regular licensure from the . Preference will be given to candidates with Royal College designation in Infectious Diseases.This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high volume environment with a commitment to provision of high quality patient and family centered care.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons.The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.The successful applicant is expected to participate in the undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education programs of the Department of Medicine in the Regina Area.The start date for this position is immediate. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.BenefitsVisit the Saskatchewan Medical Association's (SMA) website for potential incentives and programs:Community Description: Regina
Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan, Canada and is a beautiful oasis on the prairies with a steadily growing population exceeding 250,000. According to MacLean's Best Communities in Canada 2019, Regina came in second in the Prairies and 74th across the country, scoring well in population growth, commute, amenities and culture. Regina is known for its generous, friendly people and rich community pride. This welcoming prairie city has an abundance of parks, sports and recreational facilities, bicycle pathways, family attractions and an exceptional quality of life. The United Nations have awarded Regina as a 'Tree City of the World' for the second year in a row.To learn more about our province and communities, please visit the following sites:CompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company's hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.

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