Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes
General Surgeon (Medical Specialist)
Job Description
Overview
As a member of the military, General Surgeons belong to the Medical Specialist occupation in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and provide trauma and general surgical care for CAF members, whether in Canada or overseas in support of peacekeeping or humanitarian missions. They can become leaders within the CAF Health Services and mentor and educate other Health Services personnel.
Responsibilities
- Provide surgical consultation for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members in Canada and deployed internationally.
- Lead a surgical or emergent care team caring for injured and ill patients in Canada and in deployed settings, internationally.
- Educate and advise multidisciplinary teams on trauma and general surgery care.
- Maintain a high level of surgical skills by holding a position within a civilian health‑care facility.
- Contribute to the development and application of health‑care policies within the CAF.