Neurosurgeon - Locum - Regina, Canada - saskdocs

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Job Description

We are seeking a team-oriented and professional Neurosurgeon on a fee-for-service basis to be part of our dynamic department. The specialist will join us in an independent locum position on a fee-for-service basis in a community based Neurosurgery Surgery practice. Individuals with additional training in Functional Neurosurgery would be an asset. The Regina Neurosurgery Division includes specialists with diverse sub-specialty interests. Regina offers opportunities for medical professionals to be part of a dynamic health team providing superior patient care including inpatient and outpatient care of neurosurgery patients.

Neurosurgery services are based out of the Regina General Hospital and our trauma center. The Regina General Hospital has representation from all major surgical specialties, except transplant. On call duties will be shared with other members of the Neurosurgery Division.

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 Surgery has distributed training sites in Saskatoon and Regina.

Job Qualifications

The candidate will hold certification from the in Neurosurgery. Successful applicants will be eligible for regular licensure from the to practice neurosurgery in Saskatchewan.

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.

Preference would be given to candidates with a fellowship training in Spinal Neurosurgery.

In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

The successful applicant is expected to participate in the undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education programs of the Department of Surgery and Division of Neurosurgery in the Regina Area and will be appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan.

Benefits

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