Genetics Counsellor I

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Genetics Counsellor I, where you will play a vital role in helping patients and families understand genetic conditions. This position involves interpreting test results, analyzing inheritance patterns, and providing supportive counseling tailored to diverse backgrounds. You will serve as an advocate for patients, guiding them through testing options and medical management while collaborating with healthcare professionals. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of maternal fetal medicine within a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Determine risk for genetic conditions and interpret test results.
• Guide discussions about testing options and prevention strategies.

Skills

Genetic Counselling

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Conflict Management

Education

Master's degree in Genetic Counselling

Certification by CAGC and/or ABGC

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

MS Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Description:

As a Genetics Counsellor I, you will determine a patient or family's risk for a genetic condition, interpret test results, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of occurrence or recurrence, and review available options with the individual/family in a manner that promotes informed choice. You will assist patients, families, and medical care providers to understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of genetics in disease. Additionally, you will guide discussions about testing options, test result interpretation, prevention, medical management, newborn metabolic screening, and prenatal diagnosis options. You will provide supportive counselling with sensitivity to ethnic and cultural diversity and address potential ethical issues. Furthermore, you will serve as a patient advocate, refer individuals and families to support services, and act as an educator and resource for healthcare professionals and the public.

Position Details:

• Organizations: Acute Care Alberta, Primary Care Alberta, Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Genetics Counsellor I (UAH)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Ambulatory Clinics Maternal Fetal Medicine
• Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital, with hybrid work eligibility within Alberta
• FTE: 0.84
• Posting End Date: 05-MAY-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Start Date: 15-MAY-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shift Pattern: Days, 5-week cycle, 21 shifts, weekends off
• Salary Range: $42.69 - $56.80 per hour

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Genetic Counselling
• Certification or eligibility for certification by CAGC and/or ABGC

Additional Requirements:

• 1-3 years experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine; Women's Health experience preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, organizational, and conflict management skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams, with reliability and dependability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, MS Teams, Word, and Excel
• Position based in the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, involves sitting for long periods working with a computer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Connect Care in an Ambulatory setting and Astraia proficiency is an asset