Pediatric Associate Physician

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Clinical Pediatric Assistant in a vibrant city. This role offers the opportunity to positively impact patient care in a dynamic environment, working alongside experienced Pediatricians. You will be instrumental in managing critical cases, providing essential support in the Pediatric and NICU wards, and collaborating with a dedicated team. With a competitive salary and additional retention allowance, this position not only values your expertise but also supports your professional growth. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of young patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Clinical Assistant license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
• Eligibility for ACSAP with initiated application process is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Pediatric and NICU wards providing post-natal support.
• Manage high-risk deliveries and respond to emergent ER calls.

Skills

Airway Management

Neonatal Resuscitation

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Limited Practice Register – Clinical Assistant license

Application with Alberta Clinical and Surgical Assistant Program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

We are currently seeking Full Time Clinical Pediatric Assistants to join our Pediatric and NICU team at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital in Grande Prairie, Alberta. This role offers the chance to make a positive impact daily in healthcare, leveraging your strong work ethic.

The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is a 250-bed acute care facility featuring a busy emergency department, ICU, NICU, and specialized services including OBGYN, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, urology, palliative care, pediatrics, psychiatry, and radiation therapy. Grande Prairie is a vibrant, culturally diverse city with a population of approximately 75,820, serving a catchment area of about 250,000. The city offers numerous recreational, educational, shopping, and entertainment options, including a multiplex recreational centre, a community college, cultural events, skiing, mountain biking, and camping. The region is connected to Calgary and Edmonton via daily flights through Air Canada and WestJet.

We offer a competitive salary along with a Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually, payable hourly for all paid hours at the basic rate.

Description:

As a Full Time Pediatric Associate Physician, you will work under Pediatricians to assist in the Pediatric and NICU wards and provide post-natal support. Your responsibilities include responding to emergent ER calls, following management plans, managing high-risk deliveries, neonatal resuscitation, and airway management. You will initiate management of preterm babies (32 weeks and above), document admissions, orders, and discharges, attend codes, deliveries, and night rounds, and respond to nursing calls. The role involves collaborative teamwork, critical thinking, and the ability to perform airway management.

Additional Details:

• Classification: Associate Physician
• Union: Exempt
• Unit: Pediatrics
• Location: Grande Prairie Regional Hospital
• Employment Type: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Hours: 10-hour shifts, rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends
• Salary Range: $25.57 - $63.06

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold one of the following:

• A current Limited Practice Register – Clinical Assistant license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, or
• An active application with the Alberta Clinical and Surgical Assistant Program (ACSAP), or
• Eligibility to participate in ACSAP with initiated application process. More info: Alberta Health Services.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants with current licenses or active ACSAP registration should submit a CV, cover letter referencing this recruitment number, and a prescreen letter. All applicants must have an English Language Test valid within 3 months of the closing date, with proof of registration if it will expire soon. For those not previously applying or previously denied, follow the ACSAP application instructions provided.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in managing critically ill adult patients, familiarity with the Canadian health system, and surgical training in Canada are preferred and will be considered an asset.