Full-Time Rural General Surgeon (Locums Available)

Positions:  1) General Surgeon Full Time Permanent, 2) Locums

On Call: 1 in 3

Preferred Skills: Bread and butter general surgery, endoscopy, C-section is an asset

Remuneration: APP + HOCC

Existing Staff: 1 FT general surgeon + consistent locums; 2 FT anesthetists; 1 GP with +OSS providing c-sections

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

Application Address: 58 Goodall St., Dryden Regional Health Centre, Dryden, Ontario
P8N 1V8, Canada

Qualifications: Certification in General Surgery (RCPSC required for fulltime position); eligible for an Independent license with CPSO or Provisional License without supervision requirements; eligible to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligibility for work permit while pursuing PR).

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Full-Time General Surgeon Opportunity
Dryden Regional Health Centre | Dryden, Ontario
www.drhc.on.ca/

The Opportunity
Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) is seeking a General Surgeon to join our rural healthcare team in beautiful northwestern Ontario. Locum opportunities are always available. Advanced skills in minimally invasive surgery and/or C-section are highly valued. Surgeons at DRHC are part of a supportive Regional Surgical Network that provides competitive remuneration and on-call backup. New grads are welcome!

The Hospital Facility
• Two modern OR theatres, including one fully integrated MIS suite.
• 24/7 on-site diagnostics: CT, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and lab with nearby regional pathology in Kenora.
• 24/7/365 Emergency Department.
• Support from two local GP-Anesthetists and one local family physician with enhanced surgical skills providing C-section coverage.
• Access to tertiary care in Thunder Bay and Winnipeg via ORNGE Air.

Compensation & Incentives
• Competitive APP salary remuneration.
• Eligible for $136,308 over four years through the Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative.
• Additional return of service incentives available from DRHC, including relocation expense reimbursement up to $15,000.
• Eligibility for Canada Student Loan forgiveness – up to $60,000 over 5 years.
• Site visit support through the Community Assessment Visit Program or Northern Specialist Locum Program (NSLP) to explore Dryden with your family before committing.

Discover Dryden
Located between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay in the heart of northwestern Ontario, Dryden offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-lake adventure. With affordable housing, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and easy access to year-round outdoor recreation, Dryden is an excellent place to build your life and career.

Interested? Let’s Talk.
For questions about the position or site visit inquiries, contact:
Zoe Brenner, Physician Recruitment, Retention & Relations Coordinator
zbrenner@drhc.on.ca

For practice specific questions, contact:
Dr. Izabela Apriasz, Chief of Surgical Services
izabela.apriasz@gmail.com