Pediatric Palliative Care 25-STO-PED-iHOPE-ASSIST-LOC-25

Locum Pediatric Palliative Care Physician, Section of Pediatric Immunology, Hematology/Oncology, Palliative Care and Environmental Health (iHOPE)

There are 2 x 0.25 FTE (9-wk locums) positions available.

The IHOPE (Immunology, Hematology, Oncology and Palliative care) division which includes pediatric palliative medicine physicians as well as multiple others including pediatric hematologists, oncologists, immunologists and basic scientists. We have an active basic and clinical science program, with collaborations locally, nationally and internationally.

The clinical team, called the Pediatric Aid for Symptoms and Serious Illness Support Team (Peds ASSIST) Team, currently has 4 physicians, 3 nurses, a Clinical Nurse specialist, psychologist and social worker, with additional access to spiritual care. ASSIST provides interdisciplinary care to infants, children, adolescents, and select young adults with serious illness and their families within the Stollery Children's Hospital, and within the broader Northern Alberta zone, both in hospital and at home. The team also provides Perinatal Palliative Care consultations at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

Qualifications

• MD degree (or equivalent)
• Completed subspecialty training in Pediatrics and have experience in pediatric palliative care
• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and hold appropriate liability coverage

Considered an asset:

• Certified or eligible to become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Pediatric Palliative Care or Pediatric Hematology/Oncology). See the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for more information on various routes of credentialing (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)

Interested applicants should apply with their curriculum vitae and a letter of application. These positions are not sponsorship eligible. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Short-term Locum
• FTE: 0.5
• Unit and Program: Child Health
• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Secondary Specialty: Palliative Care
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
• Sponsorship Eligible: No
• Compensation: Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be based on the income scale of a competitive and highly successful academic alternate funding plan.
• Posting Date: Jul 21, 2025
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found