Sensenbrenner Hospital is a modern, fully accredited 68-bed teaching hospital serving the community of Kapuskasing (population 8,600) and a regional catchment area of approximately 11,000. Located in the heart of Northern Ontario, Kapuskasing offers the charm of a close-knit community with the amenities of larger urban centres, all set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty—perfect for year-round outdoor recreation.
We are currently seeking Emergency Department locums to join our supportive and collaborative team.
Present Open Shifts for April:
Monday, April 6 – 6pm to 8am (night shift) $2,150
Monday, April 27 – 8am to 6pm (day shift) $2,150
Tuesday, April 28 – 8am to 6pm (day shift) $2,150
Why Work With Us?
Locum Support: Accommodations and travel expenses are reimbursed through the Northern Specialist Locum Program (NSLP), in accordance with program guidelines.
Travel Time is also reimbursed as per the NSLP Guidelines.
1 sessional (3-5 hours = $ 507.61
2 sessionals (6-8 hours) = $ 1,015.22,
3 sessionals (9-12 hours) = $ 1,522.83
Convenient Housing: Locums have access to fully furnished apartments when they are available in a newly constructed building directly across from the hospital. We charge the locum and they are then reimbursed by NSLP.
Comfort On-Call: ED physicians have access to dedicated on-call rooms.
Shift Options:
Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM
24-Hour Shift: 8:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Shadow billing is 10% during the week and 25% weekends and holidays.
ED volume is approximately 30 patients per 24-hour shift, occasionally reaching higher on busier days.
In-Hospital Support:
A Hospitalist is available daily from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM for admissions.
After-hours admissions are managed by Emergency physicians until the Hospitalist resumes care in the morning.
Our medical staff includes:
3 General Surgeons
2 GP Anesthetist
1 General Internist
8 Family Physicians (2 with OB coverage)
You’ll work in a collaborative, team-based environment where experienced colleagues are always available for support.
There is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Department Monday to Friday.
Sensenbrenner Hospital is registered as part of the peer to peer program for the Emergency Department.
Available Services:
Diagnostic Imaging (including CT)
Lab Services
ECG
Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy & Respiratory Therapy
Chemotherapy
Virtual Critical Care for critically ill patients
For advanced specialty care, we maintain strong partnerships with:
Timmins and District Hospital (Ortho, ENT, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Psychiatry)
Health Sciences North and CritiCall Ontario
Travel:
Locums typically fly into Timmins Airport, followed by a scenic 2-hour drive northwest to Kapuskasing.
Please contact Nicole Hachez at nhachez@senhosp.ca for more detailed information.
