Full-time General Surgeon in Beautiful Northwestern Ontario!
Dryden Regional Health Centre
Dryden, ON
Posted
3 months ago
Start Date
July 15, 2024
Duration
Permanent (locum opportunities also available)
Compensation
Regional APP, HOCC, Northern relocation and retention grants available
Experience Level
Profession
Physician/Surgeon
Specialties
General Surgery
Employment Type
Full-time Locum
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 (weekdays), 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.

DRHC is a fully accredited facility, receiving Accreditation with Exemplary Standing in 2023. The facility is regularly expanding services and acquiring state-of-the-art equipment to offer quality healthcare close to home. DRHC is also an accredited teaching facility with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM U). 

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.

Community of Dryden, Ontario:
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, boating, and more; 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!

Visit our Facebook page (Dryden Regional Health Centre) or visit our website at www.drhc.on.ca to learn more about our organization and workplace culture.  Check out the Dryden Trailblazer 2024 magazine to learn more about our community. 

Contact Zoe Brenner, Physician Recruitment, Retention & Relations Coordinator for more information: zbrenner@drhc.on.ca

Dryden Regional Health Centre
Head Office 58 Goodall St, Dryden, ON P8N 1V8, Canada
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The DRHC is a great facility staffed by great people in the family friendly city of Dryden Ontario! Patient care is job one and everyone in the building plays a key role in that.

We are a modern, fully accredited and friendly 42 bed facility located in one of Ontario's great little cities, Dryden. The hospital is a true regional Centre providing Emergency, Lab, Diagnostic/Imaging, Critical Care, General Surgery, ENT, Obs/Gyne, Plastics, Orthopaedic (knees/hips), Rheumatology, Oncology, Physio, OT, Mental Health, Addictions and Psychiatric services.

As an organization we take pride in our employees; without good people nothing is possible. As a multiple year winning organization of the Quality Health Care Workplace Award we continue to invest in the health, well being and engagement of our staff. It's what makes us a little different from other similar sized employers and we would love to talk about that with you.

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Dryden, ON
Location Dryden, ON P0V, Canada
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Dryden is the second largest city in the Kenora district in Northwestern Ontario.

In the middle of the Boreal Forest, Dryden is where the outdoor beauty of Northwestern Ontario meets the bright lights of city life.

Its surrounding area is on the edge of three freshwater lakes: Wabigoon Lake, Thunder Lake and Eagle Lake, and offers something for everyone.

Trailblazer Magazine: Dryden Community & Visitor Guide 2024
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Dryden Regional Health Centre
Address 58 Goodall St, Dryden, ON P8N 1V8, Canada
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