Responsibilities/Duties:

Covenant Health, in partnership with Alberta Health Services and the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, invites applications for Staff Anesthesiologists to be based primarily at the Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

Covenant is Canada’s largest Catholic provider of health care, with 26 Catholic facilities in 15 communities across Alberta. As a major provider in Alberta’s integrated health system, the Covenant family (Covenant Health, Covenant Care, and Covenant Living) works with Alberta Health Services and community partners to positively influence the health of Albertans through a broad range of programs and services in our hospitals, health centres and continuing care centres.

This position carries a maximum of 1.0 FTE. The allotment of FTE to the successful candidate(s) will be determined at the time of hire.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant(s) will have certification in Anesthesiology with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Additional training in regional, acute pain, and obstetrical will be considered an asset but are not essential.

Compensation:

Remuneration will be based on the Fee-for-Service (FFS) schedule.

Recruiter Contact:

Interested applicants should apply online through the doctorjobsalberta.com website by submitting a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references to:

Dr. Will Flexer
Facility Chief, Anesthesia
Misericordia Community Hospital
Email: COVDoctorJobs@covenanthealth.ca
Email: anechair@ualberta.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Covenant Health hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

Albertas health care system is one of the best in the world and physicians in Alberta experience a variety of challenging and rewarding opportunities while also enjoying a high standard of living. Whether you are interested in practicing in a large hospital in an urban centre or a small community clinic in a rural area, Alberta offers plenty of choices to suit your skills and interests.
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