Site Lead, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit- Peter Lougheed Centre- Calgary

Position Description:

The Section of Newborn Critical Care, Department Pediatrics, invites applications for a part-time 0.1 FTE position as the NICU Site Lead at the Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC), within Alberta Health Services - Calgary Corridor. This position reports to the Corridor Clinical Section Lead of Newborn Critical Care, and ultimately to the Corridor Clinical Department Lead, Pediatrics.

The PLC NICU Site Lead is responsible for the day-to-day administrative duties in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The NICU Site Lead shall assist and collaborate with the Corridor Clinical Section Lead to fulfill duties and responsibilities of the Corridor Clinical Department Lead as applicable to the Section.

Patient Care: 
1.    Actively support processes that will enable the provision of high-quality inpatient clinical care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Peter Lougheed Centre by undertaking to establish benchmarks and measurements in accordance with the departmental quality assurance framework. 
2.    In conjunction with the Zone Neonatal Advisory Committee (ZNAC), develop, review, revise and implement AHS policies, procedures and guidelines relating to patient care in a timely manner. 
3.    Collaborate and participate in Sectional Quality Improvement activities as they pertain and impact on the Peter Lougheed Centre site. 
4.    Participate in efforts to ensure that resources are utilized in a cost-effective and efficient manner within the NICU at the Peter Lougheed Centre. 
5.    Participate in the Department’s tactical and operational planning, implementation and evaluation of ongoing and new patient care programs within the framework of the mission and philosophy of AHS and in conjunction with the University of Calgary, where appropriate. 
6.    Collaborate with the Corridor Clinical Section Lead of Newborn Critical Care in the review of patient related complaints pertaining to the NICU at the Peter Lougheed Centre, report the findings and make appropriate recommendations to the Corridor Clinical Department Lead.

Administration: 
1.    Review and recommend the appropriate and efficient use of resources by members of the Clinical Section of Newborn Critical Care and medical staff practicing in the NICU at PLC. 
2.    In collaboration with the Zone Neonatal Advisory Committee, develop and periodically update policies and procedures to facilitate the efficient operation of the PLC NICU. 
3.    Represent the Clinical Section of Newborn Critical Care on Departmental, AHS and Site-specific committees as required. 
4.    Facilitate open and effective communication between the Clinical Section of Newborn Critical Care and the Department and other disciplines and departments. 
5.    Establish ad hoc committees as necessary including setting terms of reference, membership, and evaluative procedures to assess effectiveness. 
6.    The NICU Site Lead may not enter any contractual arrangement that impacts Child Health Services, Maternal/Newborn Services or the Department of Pediatrics without the approval of the Corridor Clinical Department Lead. 
7.    Perform other duties as required by the Corridor Clinical Section Lead or Corridor Clinical Department Lead. 
8.    During periods of leave, the NICU Site Lead’s responsibilities may be delegated to another member of the Section of Newborn Critical Care.

Teaching: 
1.    Actively support processes to ensure high-quality medical education is provided for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education students in accordance with the requirements of the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine.

Staff Development: 
1.    Participate in the Department’s process of credentialling physicians with excellent background and preparation in the areas of patient care, teaching and research.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Harish Amin, Interim Corridor Clinical Section Lead, Newborn Critical Care (harish.amin@ahs.ca). Interested applicants must 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

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