Emergency Medicine

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Niagara Health seeks highly motivated physicians with a passion for providing the highest quality care to join the NH Medical Staff Niagara Health is a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites. We believe that every person in our region deserves to live every day of their life in the best health possible. As a community-based academic centre, our focus on teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership propel us to continually improve care and make a difference in people’s lives. Our team is made up of more than 7,300 employees, physicians and volunteers who we count on to deliver Extraordinary Caring. Every Person. Every Time. Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of the team’s commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to more than 450,000 residents across Niagara, including Acute Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Complex Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Long- Term Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Stroke Care, Women’s and Babies Care, and Surgical Care. Creating a healthy community is a collaborative effort. The courage and hope demonstrated by so many during the COVID-19 pandemic inspire us to continue to work with community partners to improve the health and well-being of our region. Requirements Independent license or eligible for independent license with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) FRCP(C)/CCFP EM/CCFP w/ relevant ER experience/ABEM (US) ACLS/ATLS/PALS Eligible to work in Canada without restrictions (we support work permit acquisition process for eligible candidates with CPSO registration) Benefits Welland Site (WS) Approximately 30,000 visits/year Department has full and part time physicians Registered Nurses are certified in ACLS and most have PALS and Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum. Diagnostic Imaging – Radiology, Ultrasound, CT, Nuclear Medicine Department promotes and participates in the CHAT Program (Community and Hospital Against Trauma) of Central West Ontario. Recent multimillion dollar expansion of the ER and Ambulatory Care with large trauma rooms, improved patient privacy Alternate Funding Agreement (AFA) with the MOHLTC Participates in undergraduate and graduate teaching Fort Erie (Douglas Memorial) Site (FES) 12 Hour Urgent Care Approximately 18,000 visits / year Registered Nurses are trained in ACLS and most have advanced training in PALS. Some staff has completed the Emergency Nurse Certificate Program. Diagnostic Imaging – Radiology, Ultrasound Department promotes and participates in the CHAT Program (Community and Hospital Against Trauma) of Central West Ontario. Alternate Funding Agreement (AFA) with the MOHLTC Niagara Falls (Greater Niagara General) Site (NFS) Approximately 50,000 visits / year Over 14 million tourists annually Specialty back up provided on a 24-hour on-call basis. Geriatric Assessment, Cardiac Rehab Programs Registered Nurses are certified in ACLS and most have PALS and Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum. Diagnostic Imaging – Radiology, Ultrasound, CT, Nuclear Medicine, MRI Construction complete on redevelopment and expansion of the ER and Ambulatory Care Physician codes and bills individually Regional Stroke Centre Participates in undergraduate and graduate teaching Port Colborne (General) Site (PCS) 24 Hour Urgent Care Approximately 25,000 visits / year 24-hour on-site physician coverage with second-on-call physician back-up. Registered Nurses are certified in ACLS with some also having PALS and ATLS. Diagnostic Imaging – Radiology, Ultrasound Alternate Funding Agreement (AFA) with the MOHLTC Marotta Family Hospital (SCS) Approximately 72,000 visits/year Site hosts regional vascular and thoracic surgery, dialysis, oncology, Maternal/Child, Psychiatry Diagnostic Imaging – Radiology, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, CT, MRI All Registered Nurses are certified in BCLS, ACLS, PALS and many have Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum. Some RN's are also Emergency Nurse Certified (Canadian). Crisis Nurse ED participates in both the undergraduate and residency teaching programs at McMaster. Regional Sexual Assault Treatment Centre is based at the St. Catharines Emergency Physician codes and bills individually