Child Adolescent Psychiatrist - Grande Prairie
Child Adolescent Psychiatrist - Grande Prairie
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Job Description
GRANDE PRAIRIE is seeking a Psychiatrist who is eligible for FRC(P) in child & adolescent psychiatry to join a diverse Addictions & Mental Health team providing services to communities with a high need of mental health services.
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There are 28 dedicated inpatient psychiatry beds at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. )The Pediatric Unit will have an additional 5 dedicated beds for mental health patients.
o 14 Adult beds
o 4 Youth beds 1418 years)
o 4 Geriatrics beds 60 years and up)
o 6 Psychiatry Intensive Care beds (all ages) .
Duties include but not limited to:
Establish and maintain a full time community mental health based practice within Grande Prairie
Provide hospital and oncall assistance as per call schedules
Provide psychiatric services (beyond primary community of practice) either inperson or utilizing TeleMedicine or another form of telecommunication which may include but not limited to communities experiencing a high need for mental health services
Contribute to and participate in teaching programs and activities
Contribute to and participate in other administrative duties as assigned
The successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or by opening their own practice. This is the candidates business choice and not managed through the recruitment process.
GRANDE PRAIRIE is located about 450 kilometers northwest of Edmonton and about the same distance north of Jasper National Park offering the best of both worlds big city amenities without losing the comfort of a small safe community and close proximity to outstanding wilderness areas. Grande Prairie is a full service urban centre with a new Multiplex Recreational centre //https://eastlinkcentre/ community college numerous cultural events alpine skiing cross country skiing mountain biking camping water sports and more. Public and separate elementary and high schools private schools a French Immersion school and a regional degree granting college offer families a range of educational opportunities usually only available in major city centers. An Olympicsized swimming pool permanent indoor soccer arena fullyequipped gymnastics centre climbing wall facility and community fitness centre at the college indoor hockey arenas including a brand new twin ice arena offer children and adults a full choice of sports and recreational activities. Crosscountry ski trails and a downhill ski facility just south of the city take full advantage of the scenic Wapiti River valley well known for its wealth of dinosaur artifacts. The Prairie Art Gallery Centre for Creative Arts Second Street Theatre a Live Theatre group and a college theatre all run drama and arts programs and productions for community members of all ages.
Travel Time:
To Edmonton: 4.5 hrs
To Calgary: 7 hrs
To Red Deer: 6 hrs
To Lethbridge: 9.5 hrs
The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is a 250 bed acute care facility with a busy emergency department ICU NICU and specialty services in OB/Gyn orthopedic surgery general surgery ophthalmology ENT urology palliative care pediatrics and psychiatry; hosting over 10000 discharges approximately 60000 emergency department visits over 1700 deliveries and more than 15000 surgical procedures annually. The new hospital also includes radiation therapy services further increasing the capacity to provide services to the people of Northwestern Alberta and Northeastern British Columbia.
No. of Inpatient Beds: 250
No. of Surgical Beds: 40
No. of Intensive Care Beds: 8
No. of Labor & Delivery Beds: 6
No. of Day Surgery Beds: 8
No. of Operating Rooms: 6
Hospital Statistics 202021:
Deliveries: 1702
Discharges: 9989
Emergency Room Visits: 54838
O.R. Procedures: 13451 & Endoscopy: 11010
Qualifications:
Must have experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatryin a rural and regional setting
- Must be FRC(P)or FRC(P) eligiblity Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)
Thank you for your interest in the North Zone however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Related Legislation
Under Albertas Health Professions Act and Physicians Surgeons and Osteopaths Profession Regulation you must be a registered member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) to practice medicine in Alberta.
To find more information on the certification process see Specialist Physician Licensing Process and Specialist Physician Licensing Process on the CPSA website
Employment Type
Full Time
