The Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) is looking for a full-time locum General Surgeon to join its dynamic ambulatory care and surgical teams.

HGH is a family and patient-centred bilingual regional hospital. We provide essential services to the residents of Prescott-Russell and the  surrounding region. As the majority of the population we serve is francophone, fluency in both French and English is a requirement.

Our team of over 200 physicians and 800 employees is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services and relies on teamwork, innovation, and leadership.

Number of positions: 1

Start date and schedules: The locum position is for the period of July 1st to September 30, 2024, with the possibility of extension thereafter pending reassessment of resources and regional requirements.

Clinical Setting and Duties

Our team is currently composed of six General Surgeons.

HGH provides attractive benefits such as zero overhead expenses and the opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art, newly constructed ambulatory care building. The booking clerks book all tests, follow-ups, consults, and OR procedures for you.

  • Our ORs have also undergone recent renovations to introduce natural lighting and are fully equipped with brand new equipment.
  • Approximately 1 OR day, 1 endoscopy day, 1-2 clinic days, and 1/2-1 minor surgery days are available per week, depending on resources.
  • Expected on-call coverage of approximately 1 weekday per week and 1 weekend per month.
  • The candidate needs to be in proximity of the hospital while on-call with a requirement of 30 min from call to cut time as general surgeons are responsible for assisting our gynecology colleagues for urgent C-sections. In return, assistance for urgent general surgery OR cases in the evenings and weekends is provided by our OBGYN colleagues. On-call rooms are available free of charge.

Qualifications

  • Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent qualification
  • Independent practice license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
  • Competent in gastroscopy and colonoscopy in addition to full scope of community general surgery cases

Incentives

  • Opportunity to set-up an office in the community to supplement the hospital-based practice is available and can be discussed further upon expression of interest.
  • Rural incentives and relocation bonuses may apply.

About HGH

In 2022, we completed a major redevelopment project that transformed our local community hospital into a full-service regional hospital thanks to a $200 million investment in infrastructure, medical equipment and cutting-edge technology.

HGH is a proud member of The Atlas Alliance, which has enabled us to adopt the Epic Health Information System and its electronic medical record (EMR), resulting in increased efficiency and patient safety. As a member of The Atlas Alliance, we maintain educational and working partnerships with The Ottawa Hospital and the Ottawa Heart Institute.

HGH is located in the town of Hawkesbury, Ontario, on the Ottawa River, providing the perfect work/life balance with beautiful scenery and all necessary amenities. If you are seeking a rural hospital that is easily commutable from the city, Hawkesbury is only an hour’s drive from both Montreal and Ottawa.

Apply Now

If you are a passionate medical professional looking to work in a supportive and vibrant environment, we encourage you to apply.

Please send your CV to Medical Affairs via email at physicianrecruitment@hgh.ca.

To guarantee a July 1st start date, applicants must reach out to Medical Affairs no later than May 3, 2024. Any applications received after this deadline may necessitate a delayed start date.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Medical Affairs at 613-632-1111, extension 31001.

Programs and Services

HGH has 100 inpatient beds and provides more than 40 specialized medical clinics for residents of Prescott-Russell and surrounding region. For a list of clinics, departments and services, visit the page Refer a patient.

Medical Team

To view the list of physicians and medical specialists, visit the page Medical Team.