The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Community Pediatrics, invites applications for three (3) full-time Pediatrician positions to fulfill an average of 4 to 6 weeks (Monday to Sunday) of Newborn Call at the Family Maternity Place at South Health Campus. The physician will be responsible for daily morning rounds on all newborn babies delivered by Obstetricians on the unit, for their assigned weeks. This will include completing the newborn records, ordering any appropriate investigations, and making any appropriate outpatient referrals. They will receive consultation requests as needed from the low risk family maternity group for any newborn concerns. They will accept transfer of care requests from the NICU for any stable babies that may return to the postpartum unit. The candidate will also be available to fill in additional shifts as needed due to staffing shortages.
The Department of Pediatrics has over 300 clinical and academic faculty members who are part of the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary.
Qualifications include an MD, certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Pediatrics.
Candidates must be eligible for an Independent Practice Permit from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and for medical staff privileges from Alberta Health Services.
Candidates must hold current NRP certification.
