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The Saskatchewan Health Authority is looking for psychiatrists to join our Mental Health Team in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will be working with a multi‑disciplinary team that includes four other psychiatrists and various mental health professionals at the Battlefords Mental Health Centre. They will be responsible for outpatient and inpatient services, as well as emergency after‑hours call coverage in a 1‑in‑7 rotation.

The Battlefords Mental Health Centre is a 22‑bed acute inpatient unit attached to the Battlefords Union Hospital. Typically each psychiatrist will be responsible for the care of 5 or 6 in‑patients, with afternoons devoted to outpatient follow‑ups. Although some adolescent and elderly patients are treated on the unit, the majority of the clinical work is general adult psychiatry.

Relocation Package

- Recruitment and relocation incentive of $25,000.00 available for a 3‑year return for service to the community of North Battleford.
- The SMA Retention Fund, which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $3,500 to $7,000.

Job Qualifications

Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or a valid letter of eligibility (not required if eligible for Ministerial License with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan).

Candidates must be eligible for licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).

Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is required.

In accordance with immigration requirements,



preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

- Valid driver’s license.
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
- Minimum of three acceptable references.
- Acceptable criminal record check with vulnerable sector search.
- Experience providing generalist and/or forensic psychiatry services within a catchment model.
- Demonstrable evidence of a multidisciplinary approach to care/management.
- Understanding of Saskatchewan provincial laws and regulations of commitment and release of the mentally ill under the Mental Health Services Act (an asset).

Perks

See the SMA website for potential incentives and programs where eligible. Saskatchewan Medical Association.

Additional Information

Relocation support, community integration and physician mentorship is available.

Please apply to this posting online with cover letter and curriculum vitae (including three references) to:
Recruitment and Retention Team, Practitioner Staff Affairs
Email:

For more information on the province of Saskatchewan and the cities of North Battleford and Saskatoon, as well as the Town of Battleford, please check out the following sites: City of North Battleford, Town of Battleford, Tourism Saskatchewan, Tourism Saskatoon, Battlefords Tourism, University of Saskatchewan. The Town of Battleford is a small community located 'just over the bridge' from North Battleford. Travel time from Battleford to the Battlefords Union Hospital is approximately 10 minutes and only 15 minutes to the Saskatchewan Hospital.

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📌 General/Adult Psychiatrist (North Battleford)
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