​​Pediatric Palliative Medicine Locum​

The Department of Pediatrics (DoP), invite applicants to apply to this 0.3 FTE, AMHSP Locum position at the Alberta Children’s hospital, in the Section of Pediatric Palliative Medicine.    

​​The locum position is to cover clinical work beginning March 1, 2025, until August 31, 2025. 

​Clinical responsibilities for the position will include: 

• Admitting physician at Rotary Flames House (RFH) for family support/respite, symptom management, and end of life (EOL) care of pediatric patients with complex palliative care needs
• Consultation services (including through Specialist Link) for patients from Southern Alberta requiring pediatric palliative medicine advice including symptom management and end of life care 
• Follow-up management and/or co-management of program patients at ACH ambulatory clinics/inpatient units/PICU/NICU and NICU sites across Calgary Zone
• Home visits for support of pediatric patients at the EOL
• ​Virtual and phone support for community partners caring for patients in remote and rural Southern Alberta locations
• ​Bedside teaching of trainees participating in Pediatric Palliative Medicine electives
• ​Full participation in the program physician on call services, approximately 1:5 call. On call service includes MRP for program patients admitted to RFH, consultant level support as needed across Southern Alberta, including patients admitted to ACH/Calgary Zone NICUs/ community partners with palliative care needs, and to the Provincial Pediatric Palliative Care on call initiative. 

​​For more information regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Leonie Herx, Section Chief, Pediatric Palliative Medicine at Leonie.Herx@albertahealthservices.ca 

Interested applicants should apply through the website portal and include the following attachments with their application:
​•    Cover letter
​•    Curriculum vitae
​•    The names and contact information for three referees.
​All interviewed applicants will require three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. Antonia Stang, Department Head: Antonia.Stang@albertahealthservices.ca and Debbie.velsink@albertahealthservices.ca ​ 

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