Postoperative Care Clinical Assistant

2 days ago

Medicine Hat, Division No. 1, Canada Saskdocs Full-time $91,000 - $129,000 Contract

Support postoperative assessment and inpatient management at Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current, alongside surgical teams. Clinical supervision and approved scope guide practice.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a permanent, full-time Clinical Assistant and Family Physician. This position supports patients before, during and after procedures in General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology and other services. Responsibilities include recognizing deterioration, coordinating care, documenting findings and contributing to continuity across hospital teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess postoperative patients and monitor clinical progress
  • Review wounds, dressings and relevant investigations
  • Recognize complications or deterioration and escalate concerns
  • Contribute to surgical rounds and postoperative care planning
  • Coordinate nursing communication, discharge planning and clinical handover

Requirements:

  • Recognized medical degree meeting applicable CPSS requirements
  • Eligibility for Saskatchewan registration or Clinical Assistant approval
  • Experience managing hospitalized surgical patients preferred
  • Ability to assess patients and communicate clinical concerns
  • Experience in supervised multidisciplinary hospital practice preferred

Bring postoperative management, patient assessment and multidisciplinary communication skills to supervised surgical care with the Saskatchewan Health Authority.