Job Description

Prairie Mountain Health is offering an prospect for a Psychiatrist to join our excellent medical services team in Dauphin Manitoba. With a population of just under 10,000, Dauphin is the second largest city within our Region and is located a few short miles North of the Riding Mountain National Park. Home to Dauphin Country Fest and Ukrainian Festival, there is a variety of cultural events and lifestyle to suit all ages. Higher Education opportunities within Dauphin are available with Brandon University offering first‑year university courses and Assiniboine Community College, Parkland Campus providing full‑time courses.

The successful candidate will be responsible for continuing, comprehensive psychiatric care to inpatients at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre (DRHC) and for providing support to the community mental health services within the Region. The DRHC is an accredited acute‑care facility with a general adult psychiatric ward comprising 10 designated psychiatry beds. Dauphin serves a large geographical area (67,000 km²) and is a referral hub for communities in the northern half of Prairie Mountain Health Region.

As a valued member of an interdisciplinary team, the Psychiatrist will provide admission, examination, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge management of patients requiring psychiatric care at the DRHC. The position includes approximately 1,885 hours of clinical work annually (7.25 hrs per day) and an equal share of the psychiatric on‑call roster with other members of the mental‑health team.



Leadership and teaching opportunities are available and encouraged.

Work Location

On site – Dauphin Community Health Services, 625 3rd Street, Dauphin MB R7N 1R7. There is no option to work remotely.

Anticipated Start Date

As soon as possible

Anticipated Shift

Full Time, Days, Early Mornings, Mornings, Evenings, Nights, On Call, Weekends

Daily Hours Worked

Various hours of shifts (30 to 40 hours per week)

Position Type

Salaried / Fee for service

Wage Rate

Base income potential is between $350,026 and $500,000.00. The potential to bill fee‑for‑service for some services can yield an additional $150,000 to $450,000 annually. Compensation is a combination of salary/on‑call stipends/fee‑for‑service billing as well as opportunities for private practice. Salary and on‑call stipends are in accordance with the provincial Doctors Manitoba negotiated contracts. This position offers an attractive benefits package including pension, paid vacation, paid education leave, parental leave and sick time.

Overview

Language: English

Education: Degree in Medicine

Experience: Experience an Asset

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

Work setting: Private practice,



Rural area

Credentials

• The successful candidate must hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree with specialization in Psychiatry.
• FRCP in Psychiatry or Royal College eligible candidate.
• Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Manitoba.
• Knowledge of the mental health services delivery system and related community resources is an asset.
• Must have or obtain proof of Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage under the appropriate category.

Experience And Specialization

Specialization in: Psychiatry

Security And Safety

• 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.

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.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled

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