Urologist

Work as a Urologist in Saskatchewan, Canada

Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs and short commutes when you live and work as a urologist in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a team-orientated and highly skilled Urologist to join its Department of Surgery, Division of Urology in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Candidates with experience or training in Reconstructive Urology or in Men's Health will be given preference.

Guaranteed weekly OR access and a generous amount of procedural time in the ambulatory care and endoscopy units will be available to the successful candidate upon arrival. The program is complimented with a high-quality Anesthesiology program and a day surgery unit which has extended hours for patient recovery. The arriving specialist would share in a minimum of a 1 in 5 call rotation.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate experience and training in Urology, appropriate for an academic, tertiary care level, referral centre. The candidate will be expected to show evidence of interpersonal and collaborative skills with initiatives to further advance the clinical and academic productivity of the SHA. Commitment and demonstrated interest in research and surgical education at all levels are expected.

Call coverage is a requirement for the position with an on-call retainer. This position is remunerated by contract or fee for services depending on the candidates preference. You can expect earning of C$500,000 and higher.

Physicians have the opportunity to teach undergraduate and post-graduate education at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The USask campus is located on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a vibrant cultural life. USask is a research-intensive institution with 22,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Sciences Complex and two of the largest science projects in the country – the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/International Vaccine Centre. A users group is available for collaborative research with clinical faculty using the $173.5 million Canadian Light Source synchrotron, owned by the University of Saskatchewan.

Job Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold certification or be eligible for certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Urology.

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 the provision of high-quality patient and family-centred care.

Candidates must be eligible for provisional or regular licensure through the

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

Community Description

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.