Anesthesiologist - Medicine Hat
Alberta Health Services, South Zone is currently recruiting for a full-time Anesthesiologist. The Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH) is an acute care facility, which also includes sub-acute/restorative care beds serving South East Alberta with a catchment population of ~110,000. MHRH has 246 acute care beds, 30 geriatric beds, 10 ICU beds and 7 NICU bassinets. MHRH is an accredited Level 3 Trauma Centre providing coverage in Pediatrics, Geriatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, ENT, Urology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery and Cancer services.
The Department of Anesthesia provides 24-hour services to 6 brand new state of the art operating theatres with over 7900 surgeries yearly. Our OR's are surrounded by massive windows with ample natural light and gorgeous coulee views. One anesthesiologist daily provides acute pain services on the units, consult services, anesthesia for psychiatric electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), supports ICU, EM, OB/GYN, ENT, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Ophthalmology and Orthopedics. Also covers Labour & Delivery suite which sees over 1200 deliveries and 350 Cesarean sections yearly. Additional opportunity to expand your practice into ICU, Chronic Pain and Off-Site Dental. Alberta Health Services also provides excellent leadership opportunities, and continuous exposure to learners.
We are seeking a team player to join our supportive, flexible and vibrant Anesthesia Department. We would also welcome candidates to come on a short term locum assignment to experience the amazing multidisciplinary teamwork environment we have to offer.
Required
- Proof of full immunization against COVID-19 as per AHS Policy #1189 IMMUNIZATION OF WORKERS FOR COVID-19.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Eligible for license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
- Preferably licensed by the Canadian or American board of Anesthesia
- No sub-specialty training required but the successful candidate must be familiar with: pediatric and obstetric anesthesia
Desired
- Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Eligible to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship or permanent residency)
- Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)