Electrophysiology Cardiology:

The specialist will join our team of nine general cardiologists, in a community based cardiology practice, providing a wide scope of cardiology services and will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in the development of an EP Program (interventional cardiac electrophysiology) for the growing population in Regina and southern Saskatchewan.

Our cardiologists have admitting and consulting privileges and provide service at our 2 acute care sites and take a shared call (a stipend is paid for providing that service).  Method of remuneration is negotiable.

The Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region is dedicated to learning and is a partner in the growing educational needs of medical students and residents from the College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan.

For more information about our current cardiosciences programs, please visit:   http://www.rqhealth.ca/programs/in_hospital_care/cardiosciences/cardiosciences.shtml

To help assist in relocation, significant incentive packages are available from Saskatchewan Health, the Saskatchewan Medical Association and the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region.

Benefits of Living in Regina, Saskatchewan: 

·          Regina has the LOWEST housing prices of any major Canadian city and it is anticipated that SASKATCHEWAN will continue to have Canada’s top economy

·          Reduced driving time to and from work (10-20 minutes max)

·          Excellent recreation and close to lakes (45 minutes to cottage country)!

·          Good children's sporting leagues

·          Excellent public/separate and culturally robust school system; including a strong International Baccalaureate Program and the University of Regina

·          CME funds, CMPA reimbursement …and many other programs and services offered by the Saskatchewan Medical Association

·          Advantageous incorporation laws

For more information on our great city please visit:

www.regina.ca

www.rreda.com

www.tourismregina.com

Additional information about our Region: (www.rqhealth.ca)

·          Encourages the opportunity to be a leader in one of the most integrated healthcare delivery agencies in the country

   ·     Supports 12 CCU beds and 25 CSU beds at the Regina General Hospital and 12 CSU                          beds at the Pasqua Hospital plus a CHF Clinic.

·          Supports two acute care facilities, one rehabilitation facility, seven rural hospitals and a highly integrated community program

·          Employs over 9000 staff, privileges over 550 physicians and provides services to a population of approximately 450,000

·          Fosters the opportunity for clinical work, research, teaching and academic appointments with the University of Saskatchewan

·          Is working to achieve a balanced lifestyle for our staff and physicians.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will hold certification or be eligible for certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for licensure to practice in Saskatchewan.

In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

For Information or to submit curriculum vitae please contact:

Erin Roesch, Coordinator, Physician Recruitment and Retention

Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region

Phone: 306-766-2182 | Fax: 306-766-2842

Email – erin.roesch@rqhealth.ca

Dr. George Garbe

Head, Section of Cardiology

Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region

Phone – 306-781-7944

Fax – 306-781-6997

Email – george.garbe@rqhealth.ca