Zone Clinical Department Facility Chief (ZCDFC), Adult Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)[...]

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider in Canada is seeking a Zone Clinical Department Facility Chief (ZCDFC) for the Adult Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit at Sturgeon Community Hospital. The role involves ensuring care standards are met and offering leadership to medical staff. Candidates must have significant experience in medical leadership and be eligible for licensure in Alberta. This part-time position has a starting date of May 1, 2026, and an expected term of 3 years.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated abilities in communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
• Passion for quality and patient safety.
• Experience in medical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Input into policy and criteria development for procedures.
• Provide clinical leadership and coaching to medical staff.
• Monitor clinical practice in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Leadership

Patient safety

Education

Formal administrative education and training

Job description

Zone Clinical Department Facility Chief (ZCDFC), Adult Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – Sturgeon Community Hospital (SCH)

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 is 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.

Responsibilities

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. It 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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities in communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation, as well as a passion for quality and patient safety working as part of a leadership team. They will be an inclusive and visionary leader with significant experience in medical leadership and is considered a strong clinician by peers.

Candidates must be registered or eligible for registration with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent, eligible to work in Canada, and be eligible for or have current licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and appointment to the AHS Medical Staff. Candidates should have evidence of formal administrative education and training.

Application Process

To apply, please forward a copy of your curriculum vitae and a letter of interest online through the doctorjobsalberta.com posting as well as a separate copy to (contact information omitted).

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Part-time
• FTE: 0.15
• Compensation: Remuneration is in accordance with AHS contractor agreements.
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found
• Target Start Date: May 1, 2026