Unit Summary
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic provides outpatient services to a diverse women's health population. The majority of women receiving care in this clinic are accessing the services of the Maternal Fetal Medicine and/or Prenatal Diagnosis teams. Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists offer tertiary level obstetric care to women with complex medical disorders and to women experiencing maternal and/or fetal pregnancy complications. Prenatal Diagnosis specialists offer prenatal screening, diagnostic testing and genetic counseling to women during the antenatal phase of pregnancy. A family centered approach to care is fundamental to our service provision as we offer seamless care to women and their families.
Position Summary
As a member of the multidisciplinary PND health care team, the Genetic Counselor will provide genetic assessment and counseling to women or couples with a family history of genetic disorders, advanced maternal age, positive prenatal screening results or abnormal ultrasound findings in a current or previous pregnancy.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; day
Qualifications
1. Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling 2. Certified (or eligible for certification) by Canadian Association of Genetic Counselors (CACG) or American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) 3. Demonstrate expertise in interviewing for patient assessment, and providing genetic counseling to pregnant women and their families 4. Experience and knowledge in managing perinatal bereavement 5. Demonstrated knowledge of prenatal screening and testing technologies, including recent and emerging developments 6. Experience in evaluating and developing resources for clients and professionals 7. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team 8. Demonstrated ability to develop and enhance community partnerships 9. Demonstrated familiarity with the use of genetic related electronic databases and reference resources. 10. Demonstrated expertise in interpersonal and communication skills 11. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking, organization and time management skill
Guidelines
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
