Obstetrics Physician Opportunity

Hanover & District Hospital – Hanover, Ontario

Hanover and District Hospital (HDH), a small, rural hospital located in the heart of Grey-
Bruce, Ontario, is seeking an Obstetrics (OBS) physician to join our dedicated medical
team.

Located in the heart of Grey-Bruce, Hanover is a vibrant community offering an exceptional
quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and year-round recreational
opportunities. Enjoy easy access to the beaches of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, as well
as skiing, hiking, golfing, and other outdoor activities throughout Southwestern Ontario.

About Hanover & District Hospital

HDH is a community-focused hospital that provides high-quality, patient-centred care
close to home. We are proud to operate a low-risk birth centre, supported by 24-hour
surgical services back-up and access to epidural anesthesia, ensuring that families can
safely deliver their babies in a rural setting while having immediate access to advanced
care if needed. Our robust obstetrics program also offers a weekly prenatal clinic for
patients beginning at 28 weeks gestation, providing continuity of care throughout the
pregnancy journey.

The Chance

We are recruiting an Obstetrics physician to support prenatal, intrapartum, and
postpartum care in our low-risk obstetrics program. Physicians participate in a shared on-
call rotation, one week at a time, with compensation provided through the Hospital On-
Call Coverage (HOCC) Program. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a collegial
environment with an excellent team of nurses, family physicians, and allied health
professionals, while making a direct impact on maternal and newborn care in our
community.

What We Offer

- A supportive, team-based environment with collegial physicians and nursing staff.




- A low-risk obstetrics program with surgical and anesthetic back-up available 24/7.
- A weekly prenatal clinic beginning at 28 weeks for continuity of care.
- Competitive compensation, including rural incentives, on-call stipends, and HOCC

coverage.

- Opportunities to shape and strengthen rural obstetrical care.

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- Work-life balance in a welcoming, family-friendly community with access to

outdoor recreation, affordable living, and a slower pace of life.
- Access to continuing medical education and professional development.
- Minimum one (1) week of call per month

Qualifications

- Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice medicine in Ontario.
- Experience in low-risk obstetrics required;
- Additional training in family practice obstetrics, anesthesia, or emergency medicine

considered an asset.

- Required certifications/courses:

o Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
o Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
o Willing to obtain ACORN certification.

- Commitment to rural medicine and patient-centred care.

See for Yourself

A visit is the best way to experience what Hanover & District Hospital, and our community
have to offer. We would be pleased to welcome you for a tour of our hospital, introduce you
to our team, and arrange a community tour so you can get a feel for the area and everything
it has to offer. We want you to envision not only your practice at HDH, but also the
opportunity to make Hanover and the surrounding region your home.

Community Highlights

Hanover offers the perfect balance between professional fulfillment and personal lifestyle.
Located within driving distance of Kitchener-Waterloo, London, and the GTA, the area
provides access to beautiful beaches, ski hills, golf courses, cycling trails, and numerous
recreational amenities while maintaining the advantages of small-town living.

Application Information

For inquiries or to apply, please contact: [email protected]

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