Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine - Physician - Jobs in Battleford, SK

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Position Profile:The North West Area of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has part time and casual positions for physicians with special training or competence in addictions medicine/opiate agonist treatment to provide services at the Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinic.The RAAM clinic is situated in North Battleford and is part of the continuum of care that is offered by the SHA North West Mental Health and Addiction Service line. The focus of the clinic is to treat patients seeking treatment for substance use disorder. In addition to physicians, current members of the team include an RN, Addiction Counsellor/Case Manager, and Office Assistant. Cultural services are available through partnership with Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre. The team is able to assist patients in connecting to other parts of mental health and addictions as well as other health and community services as required.Clinic hours are from 0830 – 1630 daily with up to 4 hours per day of physician services.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is dedicated to learning and is a partner in the growing educational needs of medical students and residents from the College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan.The Community: The Saskatchewan Health Authority – North West Area covers a large and geographically diverse area in the North West part of central Saskatchewan. Economically, the North West area is a vibrant and growing region with key industries such as agriculture, oil and gas, forestry, tourism and recreation. The North West area of the Saskatchewan Health Authority has over 100,000 residents. Approximately 19,000 people live in the Battlefords (North Battleford and neighboring Battleford) with a larger catchment area in the neighboring towns, villages and First Nations communities. Please visit the City of North Battleford website at www.cityofnb.ca and the Town of Battleford website at www.battleford.ca for more information on the beautiful community of the Battlefords.The Saskatchewan Health Authority: The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely healthcare for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve frontline patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely healthcare, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.The SHA supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients. We welcome applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community.Qualifications: Successful applicants will be eligible for a regular license to practice in Saskatchewan from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). The candidate will either already meet the physician requirements set by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan to provide opioid agonist therapy or will be willing to undertake the process to meet these requirements. These requirements, standards and guidelines are available at www.cps.sk.ca/imis/CPSS/CPSS/Programs_and_Services/Opioid_Agonist_Therapy_Program.aspxApplicants should be prepared to discuss how their education and experience has prepared them for clinical work in addictions medicine.This individual must 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 provision of high quality patient and family centered care.The successful applicant is expected to participate in the undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education programs of the Department of Family Medicine in the North West Area.In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.The start date for this position is immediate. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Job Types: Part-time, CasualSalary: From $218.39 per hourAbility to commute/relocate:

• Battleford, SK S9A 1Z1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Doctoral Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Physicians: 1 year (preferred)

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