Locum Adult Psychiatrist - Royal Alexandra Hospital
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- Psychiatry
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- MED00053G Requisition #
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- May 12, 2026 Post Date
Description:
Recovery Alberta is inviting applications from psychiatrists with expertise in Adult Psychiatry. Our multi-disciplinary teams consisting of psychiatry, nursing, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, and education provide assistance for more than 1.6 million people in Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
We are looking for an adult psychiatrist who is licensed or eligible for licensure with the CPSA and either certified or eligible for certification in Psychiatry with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada who is open and interested in providing locum support at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
The successful candidate will primarily provide inpatient and ECT coverage with opportunities to support the outpatient department, on the CL service, and on the ED service depending on need. Inpatient bed numbers will likely fluctuate throughout the year depending on the number of Over Capacity beds being open and colleague bed coverage, with guaranteed 2 beds minimum from November 2026 to May 2027.
Candidate will also be expected to participate in the on-call schedule- approximately 2-3 calls per month (1700-0800 M-F; 0800-0800 Saturday, Sunday, Stat Holidays).
Candidate will be required to participate in clinical teaching (both residents and students) and will be expected to apply for a Clinical Academic Colleague appointment in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta through processes in place via the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.
Remuneration is fee-for-service.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Psychiatry and preferably have subspecialty certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. S/he must also be licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
To apply, qualified candidates are asked to submit their curriculum vitae with the names of three references to this posting.
The optimal start date is as soon as possible.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services hire on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified men and women, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal persons.