Trauma Surgeon Locum Regina

Job Description TRAUMA SURGEON LOCUM

Department: Department of Surgery, Trauma Services

Organization: Saskatchewan Health Authority

Location: Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan

Position Profile

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking a Trauma Surgeon to provide locum trauma call coverage at the Regina General Hospital, the provincial referral centre for trauma care in southern Saskatchewan.

This locum opportunity is focused on weekly trauma call coverage, supporting the Regina Trauma Program through dedicated trauma service provision.

The successful candidate will provide independent trauma call coverage, including initial resuscitation of major trauma patients, operative trauma care, and ongoing inpatient trauma management as required.

This position is well suited to fellowship-trained Trauma or Acute Care Surgeons seeking predictable, block-based locum trauma work in a high-acuity tertiary care setting.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide trauma call coverage on a weekly basis at the Regina General Hospital, including weeks of trauma coverage
• Lead and participate in initial resuscitation with emergency room physicians for major trauma activations and coordinate management of multi-system trauma patients admitted to the Trauma Service
• Provide advice for trauma referrals through the System Flow Coordination Centre
• Collaborate closely with emergency medicine, anesthesia, critical care, nursing, and allied health teams
• Participate in trauma handover, documentation, and quality processes consistent with SHA policies

Remuneration & Perks

Compensation Model: Trauma Call Rate

• Day shift (10 hours): $1,454.34
• Evening shift (14 hours): $2,181.53
• 24 hour coverage: $3,635.87

Benefits and skilled expenses are the responsibility of the physician, unless otherwise specified.

Job Qualifications

• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in General Surgery (RCPSC)
• Fellowship training in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery preferred
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)
• Current ATLS certification required
• Demonstrated experience managing high-acuity trauma in a tertiary or academic trauma centre
• Solid interpersonal, communication, and team-based practice skills

Language of Work: English