Hospitalist, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton (full-time, part-time, locum)

Qualifications

The successful applicant must be eligible for licensure in Family Medicine and/or General Internal Medicine with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).

Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Expertise in identifying patient health care needs, implementing treatment plans and clinical protocols, and documenting patient care accurately and comprehensively in the medical record.
• Competence in conducting patient histories and physical examinations, and completing documentation related to investigations and procedures.
• Proficiency in performing bedside clinical procedures as required, including thoracentesis, paracentesis, fine needle aspiration biopsy, lumbar puncture, and central venous access device removal.
• Competence in interpreting laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and other test results in consultation with the appropriate attending physician.
• The ability to respond in person to medical emergencies within the Institute, including Code Blue events, changes in patient condition, and urgent medical needs, as directed by the Clinical Department Head. Telephone consultation will be reserved for situations in which direct patient assessment is not required.
• Expertise in responding to inpatient consultations at the request of the Most Responsible Physician (MRP), consulting with physicians and other health care professionals in accordance with established standards of care, and notifying the attending physician of significant changes in a patient's condition or concerns related to management.
• The ability to work collaboratively with oncologists, palliative care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists, psychosocial oncology professionals, and primary care physicians to provide comprehensive inpatient, palliative, and symptom management care.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, nurses, attending physicians, residents, fellows, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to discuss clinical conditions, treatment plans, and prognosis with patients and families, and to provide education and counselling to support understanding and informed decision-making.

• Participation in Alberta Health Services and Cancer Care Alberta quality improvement initiatives, including but not limited to Medication Reconciliation, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis, Clinical Information System initiatives, and other quality and patient safety programs.