Covenant Health and the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, invites applications for a Generalist Obstetrician/Gynecologist to be based at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. The start date for this position is flexible. Successful candidate will be expected to participate in Department Committees and in Medical Student and Resident education. The successful candidate will be expected to apply for a Clinical Faculty Appointment in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Alberta. This will be considered under a separate process through the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry which has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions and is located in Edmonton.
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This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA). The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenured or tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, which is in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement and offers a comprehensive benefits package. The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS), invites applications for an academic position within the Division of Pediatric Immunology, Hematology/Oncology, Palliative Care and Environmental Health (iHOPE) in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. This position is a part of the Alberta Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP). This full-time (1.0 FTE), tenure-track (contingent) position comprises approximately 60% time for clinical service and 40% time for academic pursuits, divided between research, teaching, and administrative duties (negotiable). The successful candidate will contribute to education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Position Responsibilities ? Clinical Excellence: Provide inpatient and outpatient care to Pediatric Hematology and Thrombosis patients, as part of a multidisciplinary team at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, Alberta Health Services. ? Participate equitably in after-hours and weekend on-call coverage. ? Education and Mentorship: Teach and mentor learners at all levels in clinical and academic settings. ? Research Contribution: Conduct impactful research in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and engage with the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI), which provides a robust infrastructure for research excellence in women’s and children’s health. ? Collaboration and Engagement: Work closely with other programs, interdisciplinary teams, and healthcare professionals to advance Pediatric Hematology care and the education of Pediatric Hematology trainees. About iHOPE The successful applicant will join the IHOPE (Immunology, Hematology, Oncology and Palliative care) division which includes five pediatric hematologists as well as multiple others including pediatric oncology, immunology and palliative care subspecialists, and basic scientists. Pediatric Hematology provides a full spectrum of classical hematological services. In addition to clinical care, the division is active in teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The division has an active basic and clinical science research program, collaborating locally, nationally, and internationally. This role would provide clinical support to existing pediatric hematology and KIDCLOT inpatient and outpatient services with a focus on classical hematology. The Pediatric KIDCLOT team is an internationally recognized program providing thrombosis, thromboprophylaxis and perioperative management as part of the Stollery Children's Hospital Cardiac Sciences prog
Full-time
AHS
Sponsorship Eligible
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Position Description: The Department of Pediatrics at the Alberta Children’s Hospital invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Pediatric Cardiologist position. This position is within the Section of Pediatric Cardiology, and the primary work site is at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. This position is funded by the Alberta Academic Medical Health Services Program (AMHSP). The target start date for this position is July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of general pediatric cardiology, which includes inpatient and outpatient duties as required, and will provide shared consultation service with the Section of Pediatric Cardiology, including participation in the call schedule. Experience in pediatric heart failure and heart transplantation, including management of pre-transplant evaluation and post-operative and long-term heart transplant follow-up from an inpatient and outpatient perspective is required. The successful candidate will also work additional clinics for Pediatric Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy and Transplant patients. There are several opportunities for collaboration, with strong ties between Pediatric Cardiology, Neonatal Critical Care, Pediatric Critical Care, Adult Cardiology, Medical Genetics, and Stollery Children's Hospital. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an academic appointment within the Cumming School of Medicine, with participation in the education of undergraduate and postgraduate students who rotate through the Section of Pediatric Cardiology. For more information regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Robin Clegg, Section Chief, Pediatric Cardiology Robin.Clegg@albertahealthservices.ca. Interested applicants should apply through the website portal and include the following attachments with their application: • Cover letter • Curriculum vitae • The names and contact information for three referees All interviewed applicants will need to arrange to have three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. Antonia Stang, Department Head: Antonia.Stang@albertahealthservices.ca and Wanda.Parr@albertahealthservices.ca We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, across the Calgary Zone. We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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Position Description: Calgary has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy, and volunteerism. Calgary is a modern and rapidly growing cosmopolitan municipality with a population of over 1.6 million people and has an excellent school system (both public and private), and a vibrant international cultural scene. Calgary is beautifully laid out with rivers, parks, and other recreational areas and Calgarians enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. Many attributes contribute to an overall outstanding quality of life. Alberta Health Services (AHS), Calgary Corridor invites applications for the role of Zone Clinical Section Chief, Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics. This 0.10 FTE position, governed by the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules, reports to the Corridor Clinical Department Lead of Pediatrics. The Department is concurrently seeking applications for a 1.0 FTE position in Pediatric Rheumatology. Candidates may wish to consider applying to both positions. The Section Chief Pediatric Rheumatology is a leadership role contributing guidance and advice for strategic planning, project development and quality care for patients receiving clinical care through the Section of Pediatric Rheumatology. This medical-administrative leader will work with the medical leadership team contributing expert guidance and advice to matters within the Department of Pediatrics. This leader position is accountable for ensuring effective support at the site level for patient safety, quality management, teaching and research, promoting educational programs and developing/promoting departmental research activities for section members. The role will also support recruitment and retention of physicians to the section and liaise with other site medical leaders. For more information regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Antonia Stang, Corridor Clinical Department Lead, Department of Pediatrics. Interested applicants should include the following attachments with their application: • Cover letter • Curriculum vitae • The names and contact information for three referees All interviewed applicants will be required to arrange to have three letters of reference sent to: Dr. Antonia Stang, Department Head: Antonia.Stang@ahs.ca and Wanda.Parr@ahs.ca
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Description: Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking a full-time Anatomical or General Pathologist for the Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH) in Edmonton, Alberta. MCH is a key acute-care site serving the Edmonton metropolitan region and is part of the Covenant Health network. The successful applicant will join a skilled and collaborative pathology team providing comprehensive diagnostic services to the hospital and its associated programs. Expertise in surgical pathology is essential and interest/expertise in breast, gynecological and/or dermatopathology is considered an asset. MCH is a training site for the University of Alberta Diagnostic Pathology residency training programs and the successful applicant should be passionate about participating in medical education. Opportunities will be available to obtain clinical academic appointments with the University of Alberta. APL is a province-wide, multi-site laboratory organization delivering integrated, high-quality diagnostic services across Alberta. The MCH laboratory provides comprehensive services and includes sections for anatomical pathology, hematology, transfusion medicine, biochemistry, and microbiology. Extensive immunohistochemistry, special stain, and molecular capabilities support high-quality diagnostic work. Job Summary & Responsibilities Maintain the highest standards of practice, ensuring timely reporting aligned with provincial metrics and key performance indicators. Participate actively in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives. Participate actively in medical education. Provide on-call coverage as assigned.
Full-time
AHS
Sponsorship Eligible
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Position Description: The Department of Pediatrics (DoP), invite applicants to apply to this 1.0 FTE, Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP) position at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, within Alberta Health Services, Calgary Corridor, Section of Pediatric Rheumatology. This position is a 1.0 FTE (40-50% Clinical, 30-40% Research, 10-20% Education, 10% Administration) with the relative contributions to academics, education and/or administration allocations flexible based on the successful candidate’s goals and interests in alignment with opportunities and needs within the section. There is also a leadership opportunity available for qualified candidates as the Department is concurrently seeking applications for a 0.10 FTE position for the Zone Clinical Section Chief, Pediatric Rheumatology https://doctorjobsalberta.albertahealthservices.ca/jobs/section-chief-pediatric-rheumatology-9794. Candidates may wish to consider applying to both positions. Demonstrated leadership experience will be a requirement for the Section Chief role. The clinical portion of the position is the provision of the full array of subspeciality pediatric rheumatology consultation and follow-up in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. A proportional number of on-call services on evenings, weekends and statutory holidays will be provided by this physician. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years of active clinical practice in Pediatric Rheumatology in an academic setting. The physician is expected to have a defined research focus where their research allocation will actively help advance academic work in appropriate subject areas. Research and academic activities could include unique and novel approaches to clinical care and translational research. The physician will contribute, in proportion to their FTE, to undergraduate, resident and continuing medical education. The successful candidates will join 7 other Rheumatologists and work with a multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals consisting of Nurses, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists and Social Workers. The Section of Pediatric Rheumatology is based at the state-of-the-art Alberta Children’s Hospital. The Department of Pediatrics has over 500 clinical and academic faculty members who are part of the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. Interested applicants should apply through the website portal and include the following attachments with their application: • Cover letter • Curriculum vitae • The names and contact information for three referees. All interviewed applicants will require three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. Antonia Stang, Corridor Clinical Department Lead, Pediatrics: Antonia.Stang@albertahealthservices.ca and Wanda.Parr@albertahealthservices.ca
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This position is a COMMUNITY position and is NOT part of Alberta Health Services. Please note that Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, Primary Care Alberta, and Recovery Alberta are under no obligation to provide privileging to any candidate within a facility. Eligibility for clinical opportunities with these organizations will be determined based on qualifications, credentials, and service needs at the time of recruitment, and cannot be assessed in advance or influenced by third-party sponsorship or referral. Job Description: TotalCardiology is seeking a Cardiologist with advanced training in Cardiac Electrophysiology to join a high-volume, well-established outpatient general cardiology practice in the Calgary Zone. This role is 100% outpatient-based and offers the opportunity to maintain a broad general cardiology practice while contributing to the development of enhanced outpatient electrophysiology (EP) and arrhythmia services. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within our established multidisciplinary environment to support timely assessment, investigation, and referral of patients with arrhythmia and autonomic cardiovascular disorders to AHS tertiary electrophysiology programs a appropriate.
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Description: Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites applications for the position of Medical Site Lead, Virtual Home Hospital (VHH), Rockyview General Hospital under the Calgary Zone Medical Affairs Portfolio. In a competent and professional manner, the Contractor will: The Medical (Site) Lead for the Virtual Home Hospital (VHH) program is responsible for planning and coordination of VHH physician services at the respective site. In collaboration with the VHH Unit Manager, and the other VHH Medical Leads (Calgary Zone), the site VHH Medical Lead is responsible for participating in the ongoing management, development and evaluation of the program at their site, and the activities, reporting and reimbursement of the physicians. Major Accountabilities • Works in a collaborative relationship and in a dyad partnership with the VHH Unit Manager. • Ensure there is VHH physician coverage 24/7 for their site (on site and via phone/ videoconference). • Communicate AHS physician responsibilities and standards to the VHH physician group. • Ensure that the Clinical Alternative Relationship Plan VHH physician remuneration is accurate and accounted for by shadow billing such that it can be reported monthly to Alberta Health and Medical Affairs. • Ensure that all VHH physician timesheets and shadow billing is submitted by all site VHH physicians in a timely manner Reporting Structure The VHH (Site) Medical Lead reports to the Calgary Zone VHH Medical Director. The VHH (Site) Medical Lead reports through the Calgary Zone VHH Medical Director, to the Associate Zone Medical Director, Community, Rural and Continuing Care Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites applications for the position of Medical Site Lead, Virtual Home Hospital (VHH), Rockyview General Hospital under the Calgary Zone Medical Affairs Portfolio. In a competent and professional manner, the Contractor will: The Medical (Site) Lead for the Virtual Home Hospital (VHH) program is responsible for planning and coordination of VHH physician services at the respective site. In collaboration with the VHH Unit Manager, and the other VHH Medical Leads (Calgary Zone), the site VHH Medical Lead is responsible for participating in the ongoing management, development and evaluation of the program at their site, and the activities, reporting and reimbursement of the physicians. Major Accountabilities • Works in a collaborative relationship and in a dyad partnership with the VHH Unit Manager. • Ensure there is VHH physician coverage 24/7 for their site (on site and via phone/ videoconference). • Communicate AHS physician responsibilities and standards to the VHH physician group. • Ensure that the Clinical Alternative Relationship Plan VHH physician remuneration is accurate and accounted for by shadow billing such that it can be reported monthly to Alberta Health and Medical Affairs. • Ensure that all VHH physician timesheets and shadow billing is submitted by all site VHH phy
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Covenant Health invites applications for a Non-MRP Hospitalist position within the General Surgery program at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital (GNH) in Edmonton, Alberta. This role requires a fully licensed physician to provide medical and surgical co-management for patients admitted to the GNH General Surgery Service at the request of the attending General Surgeon. Responsibilities include inpatient management, responding to General Surgery consults in the Emergency Department, and providing after-hours (nights and weekends) surgical assist services across all surgical programs at GNH. The position functions within a co-managed care model in which the Non-MRP Hospitalist works under the guidance of an attending Surgeon while independently managing inpatient medical and surgical issues, Emergency consults, and OR/Surgical Assist duties. Coverage is divided into two shift types—Ward/Consults and OR/Surgical Assist—both of which will be available to the successful candidate. The FTE for this role is negotiable between 0.2 and 0.5, with coverage required during days, nights, and weekends. Ward / Consult Responsibilities - Assess and manage General Surgery inpatients. - Assess and manage General Surgery consults in the Emergency Department and across the GNH site. - Conduct patient interviews, histories, and physical examinations; reassess as clinically required. - Identify patient health concerns and develop appropriate care plans. - Document assessments, plans, interventions, and evaluations daily in progress notes. - Facilitate timely review and discharge planning, ensuring patients are discharged as soon as medically appropriate. OR / Surgical Assist Responsibilities - Provide surgical assist services in the operating room. - Support preoperative preparation, including reviewing and displaying imaging, confirming equipment needs, ensuring appropriate room setup, and assisting with patient preparation. - Apply dressings, postoperative splints/casts, and provide postoperative recovery support as indicated. - Provide evening and weekend surgical assist coverage to all surgical programs at GNH.
Part-time
AHS
Covenant Health
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The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology in partnership with Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health, invites applications for an Academic Tenure Track Position in Adult Congenital Heart Disease Specialist to be based at the University of Alberta Hospital and Mazankowski Heart Institute. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff. The University of Alberta's Division of Cardiology is an integral part of the Department of Medicine and the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, a state-of-the-art facility that provides tertiary and quaternary cardiac care services for the City of Edmonton, Northern Alberta, and parts of British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut, Northwest Territories and portions of Saskatchewan. The Mazankowski Heart Institute is home to one of the premiere Adult Congenital Heart Disease Programs in Canada, complemented with superb support infrastructure, including one of the largest Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory support (MCS) institutions in Canada which provides the breadth of cardiac care, including percutaneous, temporary and durable MCS, as well as complex, high risk Adult Congenital surgical and structural Interventional procedures. In addition, the University of Alberta and Mazankowski Heart Institute are home to a prestigious Pulmonary Hypertension program and a renowned Heart Function Clinic with broad expertise, including areas such as Inherited Cardiomyopathies, Neuromuscular Disorders and Cardio-Oncology. The Mazankowski Heart Institute is also unique by providing collaborative Pediatric and Adult Congenital and Adult Cardiac Care. The successful recruit will join a group of 36 cardiologists including 4 other adult congenital heart disease cardiologists. In keeping with our vision statement of exemplary patient care, discovery and education; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a premier institution with a very successful ACHD program. The successful candidate will have significant opportunity to collaborate with strong established areas of excellence; basic science, Pulmonary Hypertension, Advanced Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndromes, large data bases, trial design and outcomes.
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The Division of Thoracic Surgery within the Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta is currently seeking applications for a Thoracic Surgeon to join the team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.
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The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases in partnership with Alberta Health Services, invites applications for a Transplant Infectious Disease Clinician Educator to be based at the University of Alberta Hospital. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff. The Division of Infectious Diseases has over 30 Faculty members and provides clinical services to all acute care facilities in Edmonton, and consultative services to Northern Alberta as well as western NWT and parts of BC. There are established specialty programs in Transplant Infectious Diseases, HIV Medicine, Viral Hepatitis, Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship as well as close relationships with Provincial and regional microbiology laboratories, and Public Health. The Division boasts one of the longest running and most highly regarded Canadian postgraduate training programs in Infectious Diseases. It has a long history of conducting clinical trials with dedicated Clinical Trial Unit infrastructure, and members of the Division are actively engaged across clinical, translational and basic science research. The University of Alberta Hospital is home to the second largest multiorgan transplant program in Canada performing heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas/islet and multivisceral transplantation. The Transplant ID service also supports the autologous stem cell and growing CAR-T cell program as well as providing pre and post allogeneic stem cell Transplant ID care. Key accountabilities of the Academic Transplant Infectious Diseases Clinician Educator will include, but will not be limited to clinical practice of inpatient and outpatient Transplant Infectious Diseases, teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate medical trainees, including Infectious Diseases subspecialty residents and Transplant ID and other Transplant fellows, and participation of scholarly work in the field of infections in immunocompromised hosts. Clinical practice (minimum 40-60% effort) may include, but not be limited to, inpatient Transplant ID consultation, ambulatory care and equitable participation in Transplant ID after hours call. Individual areas of clinical interest, including Antimicrobial Stewardship, may be incorporated into the role. The successful applicant will dedicate at least 30% of their time to research/innovation/education scholarship. The University of Alberta is ranked sixth in the world for Transplantation research and the Alberta Transplant Institute ( https://www.ualberta.ca/en/alberta-transplant-institute/index.html) is a virtual research institute dedicated to and supporting achieving global impact through research, education and advocacy.
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Alberta Health Services - North Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time practice in the community of Smoky Lake. This position will provide services in Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Inpatient & Outpatient Services, and Long Term Care. Once chosen, the successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or opening their own practice. This is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process. Duties include but not limited to: • Reside in and have as his/her primary residence within the community of Smoky Lake. • Establish and maintain full time community-based practice within the community. • Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services. • Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including equal participation in the Emergency Department call schedule, as required. Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies. • Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Department of Family Medicine. • Participate in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs. • Contribute to and participate in other administrative duties, as assigned. • Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care.
Full-time
AHS
Sponsorship Eligible
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This position is a COMMUNITY position and is NOT part of Alberta Health Services. Please note that Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, Primary Care Alberta, and Recovery Alberta are under no obligation to provide privileging to any candidate within a facility. Eligibility for clinical opportunities with these organizations will be determined based on qualifications, credentials, and service needs at the time of recruitment, and cannot be assessed in advance or influenced by third-party sponsorship or referral. Job Description: Our well-established, multi-disciplinary medical clinic in South Edmonton is expanding to meet the growing need for high-quality community care. We serve a diverse patient population and work collaboratively with local primary care networks, specialists, and allied health providers. As demand for Dermatology assessment and chronic disease management continues to rise, we are seeking 1 position for a Community Dermatologist physician to join our team and support comprehensive, accessible care close to home. The Community Dermatologist will provide outpatient consultative services, longitudinal chronic disease management, and diagnostic expertise for patients with a wide range of conditions. This role is ideal for a specialist seeking strong community integration, collaborative practice opportunities, and the ability to shape and expand dermatology care services in a thriving region of Edmonton.
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Description: Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking a 1FTE (full-time) Anatomical or General Pathologist for Sturgeon Community Hospital (SCH). SCH is a 167 bed, acute care facility in St. Albert, located northwest of Edmonton, offering a range of acute and outpatient care including 24-hour emergency services, women’s health, and a day surgery program. The successful candidate is required to have excellent skills in surgical pathology and cytology. It is expected that the successful applicant would participate in pathology resident teaching and supervision on occasion. There is opportunity to obtain clinical academic appointments at University of Alberta. APL is a multi-site, province-wide laboratory organization providing comprehensive laboratory services and is an independent, but publicly funded organization that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Primary Care Alberta (PCA). Job Summary & Responsibilities Anatomical/General Pathologists must maintain the highest possible standards of practice including prompt delivery of services to match established key performance indicators and provincial metrics, must actively participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs, must provide departmental on call coverage as required, and provide teaching when needed.
Full-time
AHS
Sponsorship Eligible
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Alberta Health Services (AHS), Edmonton Zone invites applications for the role of Zone Clinical Department Facility Chief (ZCDFC), Adult Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – Sturgeon Community Hospital (SCH). This 0.15 FTE position governed by the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules, reports to the Zone Clinical Department Head (ZCDH), Adult Critical Care and to the Facility Medical Director (FMD), SCH. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that standards of care are being met in the department and that support for research and teaching is available. This position provides input into the development of policies and criteria for procedures as they relate to the Adult Critical Care Intensive Care Unit as well as reviewing and recommending privileges for physicians working within the Adult Critical Care Department. This position is accountable for, but not limited to the following: • The resolution of physician-related and clinical-operational matters • Providing clinical leadership, consultation, support and coaching to the site Adult Critical Care Physicians, medical staff and allied health staff • Monitoring clinical practice and medical staff in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules • Advocating for the provision of overall quality, patient safety, and patient care. The position has an expected start date of approximately May 1, 2026 and an expected term of 3 years.
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The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologist to join the group of radiologists servicing the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. Experience in intervential radiology is desired. The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) opened December 4, 2021 and includes new imaging equipment such as new MRI, and two new 128 slice CT scanners. The new hospital also includes radiation therapy services, further increasing the capacity to provide services to the people of Northwestern Alberta and Northeastern BC. GPRH is a regional hospital with a busy emergency department, ICU, Level II NICU and specialty services in OB/GYN, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, urology, palliative care, pediatrics, psychiatry and Cancer Care. The Grande Prairie Cancer Centre is one of four Regional Cancer Centres within Cancer Care Alberta’s Community Oncology portfolio Radiology services include ultrasound, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, MRI, diagnostic mammography/tomosynthesis, general radiography, and basic interventional services (CT, US and Mammography guided procedures). Duties include but not limited to: Reside in and have as his/her primary residence, Grande Prairie Provide hospital imaging interpretation and procedures, and call assistance, including full time participation in the Radiology on-call schedules for the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Contribute to and participate in teaching programs and activities Contribute to and participate in other administrative duties as assigned Community Information: GRANDE PRAIRIE: Located about 450 kilometers northwest of Edmonton, and about the same distance north of Jasper National Park, Grande Prairie offers the best of both worlds - big city amenities without losing the comfort of a smaller community and close proximity to outstanding wilderness areas. The City of Grande Prairie is an economically strong and culturally diverse large urban centre, with a population of about 75,000 and growing. Grande Prairie residents enjoy city pride, beautiful homes, a wide choice of recreation, education, shopping and entertainment opportunities. Grande Prairie is a full-service urban centre with a Multiplex Recreational centre: www.eastlinkcentre.ca, Polytechnic College: www.nwpolytech.ca, numerous cultural events, alpine skiing: www.nitehawkalpine.com, cross country skiing: www.wapitinordic.com, mountain biking, camping, water sports and more. Public elementary and high schools, private schools, a French Immersion school and a regional polytechnic offer families a range of educational opportunities usually only available in major city centers. In the centre of Grande Prairie, winding park trails along the Bear Creek valley takes walkers, joggers, bikers and roller blades through 15 kilometers of well treed and maintained park lands. A well-equipped indoor swimming facility, outdoor pool, fully equipped gymnastics centre, indoor hockey arenas - including
Full-time
AHS
Sponsorship Eligible
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Alberta Health Services - North Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine physician to establish a full-time practice in the community of Whitecourt. This position will provide services in Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Inpatient & Outpatient Services, and Long Term Care. Once chosen, the successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or opening their own practice. This is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process. Duties include but not limited to: - Reside in and have as his/her primary residence within the community of Whitecourt. - Establish and maintain full time community-based practice within the community. - Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services. - Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including equal participation in the Emergency Department call schedule, as required. - Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies. - Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Department of Family Medicine. - Participate in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs. - Contribute to and participate in other administrative duties, as assigned. - Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care. Community Information The original inhabitants call this beautiful area Sagitawah – “the place where the rivers meet.” Located on the eastern border of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Whitecourt is nestled in a valley at the confluence of four waterways. Today the Town of Whitecourt provides a wide variety of urban amenities and numerous recreational and leisure opportunities. It celebrated it s 50th anniversary in 1959. The population of Whitecourt is 10,350 and its situated 180km northwest of Edmonton on Highway 43. Nestled an equally short 2-hour drive from the big city amenities or the mountains and Jasper National Park. Outdoor Park facilities in Whitecourt include the Festival Park, river slides, splash parks, a skate park, golf courses, a bike park and more. Whitecourt also boasts an impressive multi-use recreational facility, the Allan & Jean Millar Centre with a fieldhouse, aquatic centre, fitness centre, indoor playground, and much more. There are ice arena facilities in the town as well. Other outdoor activities in the area include: Fishing, Geocaching, Golfing, Hiking, River Boating, Tubing, Quadding, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Hunting, Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing, and Cross Country Skiing. An outdoor enthusiast’s dream! A welcoming and enthusiastic community, great recreation, and unlimited opportunity await! Town of Whitecourt: Home RHPAP_COMMUNITYPROFILE_WHITECOURT_8.5x11_OCTOBER2024.pdf Whitecourt Healthcare Centre 2023-2024 stats: - Acute Beds: 22 - Continuing Car
Full-time
AHS
Sponsorship Eligible
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Alberta Health Services invites applications for an Obstetrician & Gynecologist position (1.0 FTE) to join the Department of Women’s Health in the Edmonton Zone. This position will be based out of the Sturgeon Community Hospital (SCH). Located in St. Albert, just north of Edmonton, the SCH provides a wide variety of health services to the community of St. Albert and surrounding area. St. Albert was named the best city in Canada in which to live by Money Sense magazine and recently SCH was designated an A+ hospital in a national review done by CBC’s Fifth Estate. As a community hospital, the Sturgeon's focus is on providing the best care in a comfortable, modern and friendly setting. Care provided includes Emergency Services, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Medicine, Women's Health, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory services, Cardiac and Intensive care units. The SCH has recently opened a Level 2 NICU to provide improved neonatal care in concert with our obstetrical services. Three thousand two hundred deliveries are performed on site each year and the site supports this being increased within the current bed base. The position will help to support and augment the already strong obstetrics and gynecologic programs at the hospital. The new recruit would be expected to possess minimally invasive gynecology skills (laparoscopic hysterectomy, etc), and be comfortable working in a busy obstetrical unit without regular resident support. Advanced training in MIS or other subspecialities would be considered a benefit, but not required. Remuneration will be on a fee-for-service basis through billings submitted by the physician to Alberta Health. The Sturgeon Community Hospital is affiliated with the University of Alberta, and serves as an important training hospital for residents and medical students. Therefore, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for a Clinical Academic appointment in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, at the University of Alberta located in Edmonton. This will be considered under a separate process through the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry which has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions.
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The Department of Critical Care Medicine is currently recruiting Outreach Physicians for the Intensive Care Units at all adult sites within the Calgary Zone. Under the supervision of attending intensivists, ICU outreach physicians provide service from 1700 to 0800 hours, seven days a week in the 5 multisystem ICUs of the Calgary Zone, and occasional day shifts (0800-1700) additionally in these ICUs. Outreach physicians are fully integrated into the critical care healthcare team, including residents, ICU fellows, resident extenders and attending intensivists. For committed applicants, a paid onboarding process combining a full week of integration into the daytime rounding and procedural practices of a busy ICU, along with two “buddy” night shifts with an experienced outreach physician will be provided. Additional supervised airway management skill development is available as needed. As part of a specialized team, the outreach physician will provide medical care to a subset of patients in the ICU and ensure “tier one coverage” is available to provide service for ICU Outreach Team calls within the institution. Tier one response includes immediate attendance upon patients for the purpose of assessment and therapeutic intervention to address any conditions that may be immediately life-threatening and being immediately available on site in the ICU to provide care at the bedside under the supervision of an attending intensivist. These teams were created as a patient safety initiative to advance the “ICU without walls” concept. Activation of the team can occur by any concerned staff member on any unit of an acute care facility. Working with ward staff and the primary attending medical team, the ICU Outreach Team is expected to assess and stabilize the patient, assist with communication including clarifying and confirming patient specific Goals of Care, provide care advice as needed to the primary care team, educate and support staff who have activated the outreach team and assist with transferring the patient to the ICU when necessary (20 – 25% cases). We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, across the Calgary Zone. We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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