Nocturnist Hospitalist

Qualifications:

• Eligible for licensure and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and CMPA
• Eligible for privileges within the Department of Family Medicine Alberta Health Services
• Clinical excellence in the described role with previous inpatient experience being an asset.
• Excellent clinical interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team setting to create patient focused solutions.
• Exhibits leadership skills and potential.
• Desire to participate and contribute to quality improvement activities.
• Will be required to attend an inperson interview with an interview panel and provide references upon request.
• We thank all applicants for their interest only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The candidate must have or be eligible for General Register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
• This position is not sponsorship eligible.
• Must read write and speak English.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Description:

The hospitalist group at the Peter Lougheed is the largest admitting service at the site. We pride ourselves in providing excellent patientcentered care through the continuum of hospital care: seeing patients in the ER and following them onto our inpatient units and organizing postacute care. We are responsible for ordering treatments tests and consulting with specialty physicians and primary care physicians where appropriate. Addiction mental health and social issues frequently complicate the medical issues; advocacy at the patient and system level will be a key part of this role.

We are looking for clinicians who are highly receptive and seek regular feedback. We expect that clinicians who are hired be involved with various quality improvement initiatives and be actively involved with other nonclinical activities (i.e. Attending business meetings noon hour educational sessions and participating in fundraisers/socials etc..

There are 2 positions available starting on May 1 2023 with an FTE of 1.0. There is an accompanying probationary period with this position. It is a position exclusively for night shift coverage for admissions. The shift would be 10pm to 7am.

Were 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 all 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 are to submit CV and letter of interest (in pdf format) to