General Surgeon in Brandon

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Anticipated Shift: Full Time, Days, Early Mornings, Mornings, Evenings, Nights, On Call, Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: Various hour shifts (30 to 40 hours per week)

Position Type: Fee for service

Wage Rate: Compensation is fee-for-service as per the Doctors Manitoba and Manitoba Health negotiated rates.

Position Summary: As the second largest city in Manitoba, with a population of 60,000 and growing, Brandon is the main hub and referral site for southwestern Manitoba, with a catchment area of approximately 190,000 people. Brandon Regional Health Centre is a fully accredited multi-specialty facility with 300+ bed capacity. The Brandon Region Health Centre Surgical Suite has 7 operating rooms with one minor surgery procedure room and supports 56 surgical beds. There is an Endoscopy Unit with three endoscopy rooms, offering a high level of service to the Region. Our on-site diagnostic services include radiology, ultrasound, CT, MRI and nuclear medicine. There is a wide range of specialist services available onsite including pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, anesthesia, general surgery, urology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, and internal medicine.

Successful Applicants must be able to work within an interdisciplinary team and function well in a high-volume environment with a commitment to provide high quality patient and family centered care. Applicants will have the opportunity to join one of the private clinics located in the city.

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting: Private practice, Rural area

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose disease and physiological disorders
• Prescribe post-operation medication and treatment
• Supervise surgical procedures
• Treat diseases, injuries and deformities
• Act as consultants to other physicians
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures

Supervision: 1 to 2 people

Credentials:

• Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• Current licensure or eligibility for full license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba
• Must have CMPA Coverage or provide proof of equivalent malpractice insurance
• Candidates with advanced endoscopy training preferred

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required. Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job. Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums. Good work and attendance record.

Additional Information:

• Complete and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Prairie Mountain Health policy.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload

Personal suitability:

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics