At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dedicated team providing primary care in beautiful northern Saskatchewan.
- Company: Northern Medical Services, serving over 16,000 people in La Ronge.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to $430,000, travel costs covered, and housing provided.
- Other info: Flexible contracts available with opportunities for locum and itinerant positions.
- Why this job: Experience the stunning landscapes of Saskatchewan while making a real difference in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Must have a full licence and love rural and remote practice.
Vacancy #: 2024-25-270877
Number of Vacancies: 3
Vacancy Opening For: Family Physician
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Term: Full Time
Posting Date: October 21, 2026
Closing Date: December 31, 2026 0:00
Practice Type: Primary Care
Practice Size: 17
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. -- One hour lunch break.
Weekday call is currently 14 hour days and 10 hour night shifts. Weekends are 8 hour shifts (day, evening and night).
Minimum Potential Salary: $360,000.00
Maximum Potential Salary: $430,000.00
Method of Payment: Contract
Method of Payment Description: Contract work, daily rate is $1,971/day (that is NET after university admin fees) plus MSB on call rates.
Eligible for annual Comprehensive Care stipend of up to $30,000. Also eligible for provincial government retention bonus of $200,000 over 5 years for new-to-rural/remote practice in Saskatchewan.
Join the physician team in La Ronge and immerse yourself in Saskatchewan's Majestic North! The La Ronge region is one of the most beautiful areas of the province with its forests, lakescapes and rivers.
Northern Medical Services maintains an eleven-physician group which serves over 16,000 people. The physicians are based in the La Ronge Medical Clinic, a beautiful new office building on the shore of Lac La Ronge. Regular "fly-in" clinics are scheduled at Wollaston Lake, Pinehouse, Stanley Mission and Southend.
Health care facilities at La Ronge include the 40-bed La Ronge Health Centre.
Job Qualifications:
- College of Family Physicians of Canada, American College of Family Physicians or equivalent.
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan full licence, plus ACLS also ATLS, PALS, ALARM, NRP, etc. highly recommended.
- Must love the rural and remote north.
NMS covers your travel costs as well as accommodations. Housing is in two and three bedroom condos, and virtually all amenities required are provided.
Additional Information:
- Full or Part-time Salaried Contracts available.
- Independent Itinerant Contracts: Medium to long-term contracts in a single northern location. Plan your life in a steady rotation with a fixed schedule. Usually a 26-week commitment (two-week-in/two-week-out rotation/yr. Half-time: two-week-in/six-week-out rotations.
- Locums are as needed, usually two-weeks at a time, but shorter placements are often available.
If you subscribe to the importance of continuity of care and wish to be part of a solid team, talk to us. Travel allowance and accommodations provided for itinerant or locum positions.
Northern Medical Services, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
404, 333 – 25th Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0L4
Phone: 306-665-2898 | Fax: 306-665-6077
Email: nms.recruitment@usask.ca or kaminski.nms@usask.ca
Website: www.northerndocs.ca
Situated along the shoreline of Lac La Ronge, this full-service northern town is the base for exploring Saskatchewan's far north. The bustling La Ronge Airport is home to several charter air companies and offers scheduled air service to the far north and to the south. From sandy beaches and Precambrian outcrops, to expansive bays and whitewater rivers, the scenery of Lac La Ronge and the Churchill River System is amazing.
Locum, Itinerant and Salaried Family Physician in Saskatoon employer: Saskdocs
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Public Health Medical Officers can thrive. With flexible FTE options and opportunities for leadership and academic appointments, employees are encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on community health. The collaborative culture with other specialists and academic partners fosters innovation and support, making it an ideal place for dedicated healthcare professionals.
