General Psychiatrist; or - LOCUM

General Psychiatrist (1or 2 days per Week)- LOCUM

The SHA (North Battleford) is seeking locum General Psychiatrist support in February, March and April 2026 at Battleford Mental Health Centre. Shifts may include outpatient, inpatient and/or emergency services. The Psychiatrist will be part of the local multidisciplinary team and will provide leadership for the team in a collegial manner, as well as work with external bodies as required.

Remuneration:

• $2118.86 per 24-hour day (8 hours on site plus after-hours call where assigned)
• Emergency call stipend where after-hours call is provided (per the Saskatchewan Emergency Coverage Program)
• Mileage: $0.5555/km (one round trip per assignment)
• Travel time: $20 per hour (one round trip per assignment)
• Accommodations up to $200/night.

• Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or eligible for certification
• Licensure with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Specialized clinical experience in general psychiatry
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan provincial laws and regulations governing forensic psychiatry and the commitment and release of the mentally ill under The Mental Health Services Act
• Valid drivers license
• Minimum of 3 acceptable references
• Acceptable criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada

Saskatchewan Health Authority supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Foreign Worker requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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North Battleford is a city in west-central Saskatchewan, Canada. It is the seventh largest city in the province and is directly across the North Saskatchewan River from the Town of Battleford. The Battlefords have everything under the sun and are the hub of adventure and business in the northwest. Visitors will find themselves immersed in four season recreational infrastructure nestled in over 6,000 years of Indigenous and settler history.