Pediatric - Cardiologist

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) - Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking applications for a 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) Pediatric Cardiologist to join their team. The Department of Pediatrics is dedicated to providing exemplary health care for children, ensuring excellence in training of future pediatrics health care providers, undertaking meritorious research and advocating for the health and well-being of children and youth.

The successful candidate will join four pediatric cardiologists providing tertiary and quaternary Pediatric Cardiology care for Saskatchewan's population of 1.2 million. All pediatric cardiac services are based at JPCH in Saskatoon, including providing inpatient and outpatient care, and diagnostic, interventional and fetal cardiology. Outreach clinics are currently provided in Regina, with plans to extend to other regional centres. Pediatric Cardiac Surgical services for children in Saskatchewan are provided through the Western Canadian Children's Heart Network (WCCHN), with two regionalized centres at Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton and BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver. The WCCHN also provides subspecialty support for electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, heart failure and cardiac transplantation, pulmonary hypertension and fetal cardiology. The successful candidate will have excellent clinical skills in general cardiology. Advanced training or experience in echocardiography, heart failure and cardiac transplantation, and/or fetal cardiology would be an asset. Contributions to education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels are expected from all University faculty.

Compensation Details: Competitive independent contract.

The new Jim Pattison Children's Hospital offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for children, mothers and families from across our province. Centrally located on the University of Saskatchewan campus, our new children's hospital offers neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, general pediatrics, pediatric emergency and ambulatory services. Maternal services include labour and delivery, antepartum and postpartum care. The 176-bed facility provides the highest quality of care and puts Saskatchewan at the forefront of research and innovation.

JPCH Virtual Tour: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital.

Job Qualifications: Candidates must hold certification or be eligible for certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

Benefits: Benefits are the responsibility of the successful candidate.

To Apply: The SHA 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; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested candidates, please submit your curriculum vitae in confidence to:

Amanda Lee, Specialist Recruitment and Retention
Practitioner Staff Affairs-Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Email: amanda.lee@saskhealthauthority.ca