GP – Enhanced Surgical Skills (ESS) or Obstetrical Surgical Skills (OSS) Locum Physician for Northwest Territories

MDSearch is recruiting General Practitioners with Enhanced Surgical Skills (ESS) or Obstetrical Surgical Skills (OSS) to join Inuvik Regional Hospital, the sole hospital serving the Beaufort-Delta region. This role supports essential surgical, obstetrical, and emergency services for a broad rural catchment area. Cesarean section capability is required, and endoscopy skills are highly valued as they support the continued functionality of the operating room. Scope of Practice: Front-line surgical and operative obstetrical skills are foundational to maintaining a high-quality obstetrical program and supporting Emergency Department services. Your scope may include: Cesarean sections Endoscopy Open and/or laparoscopic procedures Procedures within general surgery, urology, orthopedics, plastics, and gynecology The ESS/OSS physician serves as the local gateway to surgical specialties. Procedures are well supported by the local OR team, with opportunities to scrub in with visiting surgical specialists from Yellowknife. Compensation: Hourly rate (no fee for service), along with on-call remuneration. Requirements: CCFP with ESS or OSS training C-section capability (required) Eligible for licensure in the Northwest Territories Benefits: Travel and accommodations fully covered (meals not included) Travel stipend up to $2,000 for locums travelling to Inuvik (based on travel time) Locum blocks are typically 1–2 weeks, with longer assignments available Why the Northwest Territories? Located above the 60th parallel, the Northwest Territories awaits with seemingly endless lakes and unmatched vistas. The opportunities available in our communities are perfect for the outdoors enthusiast looking for adventure, a healthy work/life balance, and an escape from the hustle of the big city. Licensing & Credentialing: Not licensed yet: NWT licensing and credentialing procedures takes 6 weeks to complete and is quite similar to other jurisdictions. The initial licensing & registration fee in the NWT is $383.

Provide essential surgical, obstetrical, and emergency services at Inuvik Regional Hospital for the Beaufort-Delta region. Act as the local gateway to surgical specialties, performing procedures including C-sections and endoscopy.

Must hold CCFP certification with ESS or OSS training and possess C-section capability. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in the Northwest Territories.

• Travel fully covered • Accommodations fully covered • Travel stipend up to $2,000

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Cesarean Section
• Endoscopy
• Laparoscopic Procedures
• General Surgery
• Urology
• Orthopedics
• Plastics
• Gynecology
• Emergency Medicine
• Operative Obstetrics

• Healthcare

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine