Psychiatrist - Locum

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority, Moose Jaw is looking for a psychiatrist to join our Mental Health team in a contracted locum capacity. Flexible options of a 8 month or 1 year contract with the option of extending /or convert to a permanent position. You would be working with an excellent team based group that includes psychiatrists and other Mental Health professionals. This Locum position offers clinical work, in-patient consultations and emergency room coverage. On-call responsibilities are shared between the three psychiatrists. Office space and support staff are provided by the Region.

Relocation Package

Relocation allowance available.

Job Qualifications

Successful candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). The candidate will hold certification or be eligible for certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). Applicants will also hold ACLS certification and must have current Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage. Applicants must also have a valid Saskatchewan driver's license.

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.

Saskatchewan Health Authority supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. 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 start date for these positions is negotiable. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

For information or to submit a CV, please contact:

Carrie Cornelson, Specialist, Recruitment and Retention
Email - PSA-Southwest@saskhealthauthority.ca
Fax - 306-778-9733

Additional Information

The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely healthcare for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve frontline 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 healthcare, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

The SHA supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients. We welcome applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community.