The Department of Pediatrics (DoP), Section of Community Pediatrics, invites applications for a pediatrician at the Rockyview General Hospital Normal Newborn Nursery. The target start date for this position is January 1, 2026. This role will do in-hospital assessments and provide medical care of newborn babies admitted to the pediatric group on the post-partum unit (Unit 64). Responsibilities also include providing consultations as requested by family medicine and midwifery colleagues. On occasion, this role may be asked to do prenatal consultations for babies expected to be admitted to the “normal newborn” service. Work commitment is to cover for a full 7-day week, taking calls as needed 24/7. This includes rounds each morning for health infants that do not require more urgent assessment. Typically the pediatricians in this group will be expected to do 5-8 weeks of service per year. They are expected to do a share of summer weeks and winter holiday dates. For more information regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Darrell Palmer (Darrell.Palmer@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 require 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.
Applicants must have certification in Pediatrics by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Must read, write, and speak English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority
This is a fee for service position. The Practitioner is responsible for purchasing health and insurance benefits. For complete details on the AMA benefits, please see www.albertadoctors.org
