Urgent Care Physician

Job Description

Regina Urgent Care Center (UCC) is an important addition to health-care services for residents in Regina and the surrounding area. The UCC is designed to provide patients timely access to health care for urgent but non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries that need care as soon as possible. It will then connect patients to community services within health networks, such as home care, crisis intervention and other avenues of primary health care, if needed. UCC is staffed with a multidisciplinary care team, including mental health professionals, to provide patients better access to urgent medical attention for a variety of needs.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) invites applications for the position of Urgent Care Centre Physicians at the new UCC in Regina, Saskatchewan. Be a part of this great new service as it gets underway and help build the rotations!

Physician at the UCC, will primarily focus to deliver high-quality care to patients with non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries requiring same-day attention, as well as those needing immediate mental health and addictions support. Physician will provide comprehensive medical assessments and treatments in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely and effective care.

Additionally, Physician will work within a dedicated Mental Health and Addictions Services area, offering confidential and discreet services, support patient referrals and connect patients to appropriate follow-up services. Physician’s role is crucial in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the UCC, contributing to the overall strategic goals of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, and continuously improving patient care and service delivery.

The UCC in Regina also see clients whom experience disproportionate health disparity, complex chronic medical and social health concerns and barriers to access.

The 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 Family Medicine has distributed training sites in Saskatoon and Regina.

Job Qualifications

Education:

• Licensed medical practitioner in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)
• Eligible or certified in Family Medicine with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) [CCFP or CCFP(EM)],
• The physician must be certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or complete these courses within 6 months of start date. Certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) is desired.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in urgent care or emergency medicine, proficiency in triage, acute care management, and diagnostic procedures is preferred.
• Experience or interest in providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed care, complex chronic disease management, addictions and supporting the medically and socially vulnerable are considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and engage with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with information technology systems, such as PACS, SCM, and M*Modal will be preferred. SCM training will be provided.
• Abide by professional standards of practice and licensure.
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Is committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement striving towards zero harm

Other Information:

• Must hold Current medical liability insurance coverage
• Hold appropriate active privileges with the Saskatchewan Health Authority

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.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Benefits

Responsibility of the physician.

Additional Information

For Information or to submit curriculum vitae, please contact:

Recruitment Team
Saskatchewan Health Authority – Regina Area
Phone: 306-766-0745 | Fax: 306-766-3459
Email: SHAPhysicianCareersRegina@saskhealthauthority.ca