Family Physician – Enhanced Surgical Skills (ESS/OSS) Locum, Inuvik.

The Role

MDSearch is recruiting General Practitioners with Enhanced Surgical Skills (ESS) or Obstetrical Surgical Skills (OSS) to join Inuvik Regional Hospital in Inuvik, NT, the sole hospital serving the Beaufort-Delta region. This role supports essential surgical, obstetrical, and emergency services for a broad rural catchment area. Cesarean section capability is required, and endoscopy skills are highly valued as they support the continued functionality of the operating room.

Scope of Practice

Front-line surgical and operative obstetrical skills are foundational to maintaining a high-quality obstetrical program and supporting Emergency Department services. Your scope may include:

• Cesarean sections
• Endoscopy
• Open and/or laparoscopic procedures
• Procedures within general surgery, urology, orthopedics, plastics, and gynecology

The ESS/OSS physician serves as the local gateway to surgical specialties. Procedures are well supported by the local OR team, with opportunities to scrub in with visiting surgical specialists from Yellowknife.

Requirements

• CCFP with ESS or OSS training
• C-section capability (required)
• Eligible for licensure in the Northwest Territories

Compensation

Hourly rate (no fee for service), along with on-call remuneration.

What’s On Offer

• Travel and accommodations fully covered (meals not included)
• Travel stipend up to $2,000 for locums travelling to Inuvik (based on travel time)
• Locum blocks are typically 1-2 weeks, with longer assignments available

Why the Northwest Territories?

Located above the 60th parallel, the Northwest Territories awaits with seemingly endless lakes and unmatched vistas. The opportunities available in our communities are perfect for the outdoors enthusiast looking for adventure, a healthy work/life balance, and an escape from the hustle of the big city.

Licensing & Credentialing

Not licensed yet: NWT licensing and credentialing procedures takes 6 weeks to complete and is quite similar to other jurisdictions. The initial licensing and registration fee in the NWT is $383.