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General Surgery at Dryden Regional Health Centre
Dryden, Ontario |
Job ID: 18157 |
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DRHC is looking for a full-time General Surgeon to join our awesome rural healthcare team! DRHC is a 42-bed rural health centre in Northwestern Ontario, including a 3-bed CCU, 24/7 Emergency Department, and 2 modern OR theatres with 1 fully integrated MIS suite. We have a regionally-integrated EMR (Meditech, current development towards adopting Meditech Expanse), on-site diagnostic imaging (CT, ultrasound, x-ray), laboratory services, and nearby pathology (Kenora). We have over 300 staff, including an established group of physicians with a mix of young and experienced doctors, a local General Surgery team, and local GP/A’s. DRHC is conveniently located on the same grounds as the Dingwall Medical Clinic and Dryden Area Family Health Team, making collaborative care a breeze. DRHC also hosts a Specialty Clinic that brings in visiting specialists year-round, supporting quality healthcare closer to home. This includes Orthopedic Surgery (knee, hip, spine), ENT, Plastics, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Rheumatology, Urology, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry. Want to come check out our facilities and team for yourself? Locum opportunities are available throughout 2025! |
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Summary
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| Specialty |
General Surgery
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| Province / State |
Ontario
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| Eligible |
Physician
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| Tagline |
Full-Time General Surgeon Needed in Beautiful Northwestern Ontario!
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| Call Frequency |
1 in 2 with regional support
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| Start Date |
immediately, see description above, or enquire
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Remuneration
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| Remuneration |
Competitive regional APP + hospital on-call coverage (HOCC)
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| Billing / Overhead Split |
Small overhead to support administrative clinical support.
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| Vacation / CME Leave |
Very flexible with support from repeat locums to provide vacation coverage.
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| Additional Benefits |
Dryden is an eligible community under the Northern Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative - physicians that establish a full-time practice in Dryden are eligible for $122,821 over four years!
DRHC offers an additional return-of-service signing bonus and up to $15,000 in reimbursement for moving expenses. Practicing in Dryden also makes you eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness - up to $60,000 over 5 years! |
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Qualification Requirements
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| Education |
FRCPC - new grads are welcome!
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| Experience |
Competency in c-section considered an asset.
Endoscopy experience required. |
| Certifications |
CPSO Independent License
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Institution / Community Information
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| Institution Name |
Dryden Regional Health Centre
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| Street Address 1 |
58 Goodall St
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| Street Address 2 |
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| City / Town |
Dryden
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| Country |
Canada
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| Postal / Zip Code |
P8N 1V8
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| Institution Description |
Hospital Facility:
The Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) has two modern OR theatres with one fully integrated MIS suite, supported by a 24/7 Diagnostics Department featuring CT and digital X-ray, ultrasound, on-site lab services, and a 24/7/365 ER Department. Regional pathology services are located nearby in Kenora. Two local GP/Anesthetists provide excellent support for the Surgical Services Programs at the DRHC. We are closely located to two tertiary referral centres (Thunder Bay and Winnipeg) via ORNG Air Ambulance service. Surgical Services: Common procedures for our General Surgeons include GI, bowel re-section, hernias, skin, and soft tissue surgery. GI endoscopy is an essential service and advanced skills in minimal access surgery are welcome. One local Family Physician with Extended Class Certification provides C-Section coverage. The Chief of Surgical Services in Dryden is Dr. Izabela Apriasz. All practice specific questions can be directed to Dr. Apriasz at izabela.apriasz@gmail.com. |
| Institution Size (Beds) |
1-50
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| Community Description |
Dryden is an affordable, full-service community where 'lake life' is at your doorstep. Situated on the shores of the Wabigoon Chain of Lakes and surrounded by beautiful Canadian Shield forest, the opportunities for Northern living are endless in Dryden. Fishing, hunting, snow-machining, mountain biking, camping, cross-country skiing, golfing, boating, and more! Dryden is conveniently located on the TransCanada Highway, equal distance from Winnipeg, MB and Thunder Bay, ON, which makes exploring and travel in either direction accessible.
Our Physician Recruiter is happy to arrange a site visit with activities of your interest. Consider Dryden as a potential home for your full-time General Surgery career! |
| Community Size |
5-15k
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Geographic location may be approximate
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Contact for Applicants
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| Contact Name |
Zoe Brenner
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| Phone |
8072205849
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Edited on 2025-04-09
