Emergency Medicine Physician - Westview Health Centre (22-WHC-EM-LOC-22-24)
Alberta Health Services is inviting applications from Emergency Medicine Physicians to join the Department of Emergency Medicine in
the Edmonton Zone. A total of 3 FTE are offered with the opportunity to apply for a minimum of a 0.5 FTE commitment (5-6
shifts/month) up to a 1.0 FTE (11-12 shifts/month). Please state this clearly in your letter of intent. These positions are available starting
July 1, with an end date of June 30, 2023.
Please note: Locum positions are temporary assignments; physicians recruited to locum positions who wish to become permanent or extend their locum will be required to apply for positions as they become available on the Doctor Jobs website.
The candidate will have exceptional communication skills and a passion for quality and patient safety. They will be considered a strong clinician by their peers.
The successful applicant will have certification in Emergency Medicine with the Royal College of Physicians of Canada or the College of Family Physicians Canada (FRCPC or CCFP-EM) and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
ACLS, PALS, ATLS and NRP competency are required. Residents must be eligible to write the appropriate exam at the next sitting. In collaboration with their colleagues, the successful candidate will deliver care and consultation services to emergency patients and participate in the program's rotating shift schedule.
Interviews will be scheduled via Zoom. Interested persons who meet the above qualifications should apply online and include the following information:
- A letter of interest that speaks to your interest in the WHC Emergency Department, short and long term career goals, and ways in which you hope to contribute to the department.
- Curriculum Vitae
- The names and contact information of three references, one of which should be your prior chief of service or program director.
Interviews will NOT be offered to incomplete or late applications.
Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Emergency Medicine, can be found on the Faculty's Home Page at www.med.ualberta.ca. Details about Alberta Health Services and the City of Edmonton can be found at www.ahs.ca and www.edmonton.ca.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and Vulnerable Sector Search. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information for Medical Staff: Alberta Health Services has approved a mandatory Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 vaccine policy, effective immediately. In accordance with the Policy, all contractors and AHS employees, including medical and midwifery staff are required to be fully immunized against COVID-19 prior to their first day of practice. (https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/medstaff/Page17701.aspx)
