Intensivist

Intensivist

The Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) is looking for a Locum Intensivist Level 2 ICU to help our team in providing care in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

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: flexible

Clinical Setting and Duties

HGH Emergency Department receives over 55,000 visits per year. The hospital has 6-bed Intensive Care Unit, 38-bed Medicine-Surgery Unit and 18-bed Complex Continuing Care Unit.

• Our newly renovated hospital and ICU can count on a multitude of hospital-based medical specialities (including cardiology, GIM, surgery, OBGYN, neurology, GI, etc.), and allied health professionals (Respiratory Therapists 12/24h, Physiotherapy, OT, etc.). We have access to 24/7 CT scans, MRIs, upper-lower endoscopies, TTE and TEE, among others.
• Our Intensive Care Unit’s team is composed of four internal medicine specialists and one anesthesiologist. The ICU team provides a 24/7 coverage model with Level 2 basic ICU care (non-invasive ventilation, High flow, BIPAP, CPAP), certain advanced Level 2 ICU care such as arterial line monitoring and vasoactive/inotropic IV medications, and basic cardiac unit care.
• Physicians should be on-site by day for a minimum of 8 hours and on-call by night, on-site or external if less than 30 minutes from the hospital.

Qualifications

• Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (residents/fellows/FRCPC in internal medicine or other subspecialities)
• Independent practice license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Experience and skills compatible with work in a Level 2 Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac Care Unit.
• Valid ACLS certification or equivalent experience is strongly recommended.
• Skilled in working with multidisciplinary team and be open to an environment where quality improvement is a key feature of the daily work.

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.

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.