Bluewater Health, Sarnia, Ontario

 

Bluewater Health is seeking a Medical Oncologist committed to providing high-quality care to the residents of Sarnia–Lambton.

Position Highlights & Compensation

·       Remuneration is based on an alternate funding arrangement

·       Office space with administrative support. No overhead costs

·       Attractive relocation and signing incentives

·       Eligible for a clinical faculty appointment with Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

 

Oncology and Palliative care resources:

Bluewater Health’s oncology program is supported by strong local and regional resources, enabling comprehensive cancer care close to home. Local oncology and palliative resources include:

·       Diagnostic Assessment and systemic therapies for breast, prostate, colorectal and lung

·       Patient Navigator, Drug Access Navigator, oncology pharmacist, and outpatient oncology pharmacy

·       Exceptional local palliative care team

·       Approximately 6,500 treatments per year

·       Excellent specialist support available, including General Surgery, Bronchoscopy service, Urology, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and advanced radiology capabilities (MRI, CT, Ultrasound)

·       Affiliation with the London and Windsor Regional Cancer Programs including weekly disease specific site tumor board presentations

 

Ideal Qualifications

·       FRCPC in Internal Medicine and eligible for the Royal College Medical Oncology examinations, with a commitment to obtaining Medical Oncology subspecialty certification

·       Eligible for an independent license with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)

·       Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident in Canada

·       Strong communication and teamwork skills with a commitment to patient-centered care

·       Interest in training medical students and residents

About Bluewater Health

Bluewater Health is a 300‑bed regional hospital serving Sarnia and Petrolia. With modern, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, it is an award‑winning organization accredited with Exemplary Standing and recognized by Newsweek as one of Canada’s best hospitals.

·       Comprehensive diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, ERCP, Advanced Echo, Ultrasound)

·       Two fully staffed, 24‑hour high‑volume Emergency Departments

·       27-bed inpatient Schedule 1 Psychiatric Unit and dedicated ED crisis nurse

·       9 state-of-the-art Operating Rooms and 3 Endoscopy Suites

·       Full obstetrics program supporting more than 1,000 births each year

·       14‑bed closed Critical Care Unit with Acute Dialysis services (CRRT)

·       Full complement of specialists available 24/7 (excluding neurosurgery)

·       UGME and PGME teaching site for the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, including core clerkship, Family Medicine residency training, and Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine electives

Bluewater Health remains committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and innovative care to the people we serve.

Bluewater Health is focused on “Health through partnership. Caring with kindness.” Our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity commitment includes aspiring to shape a hospital community where everyone can say “I Belong.” Physicians describe Bluewater Health as a supportive, collaborative, and professionally rewarding place to practice. Hear directly from our physicians: view video here.

Community

Sarnia, Ontario is a welcoming, family‑friendly community located on the shores of Lake Huron at the Michigan border. The city offers an exceptional quality of life with warm summers, beautiful waterfront living, affordable housing, strong schools, and easy access to major Canadian and U.S. urban centres make Sarnia an appealing place to live, work, and explore.