Position Overview

Covenant Health, in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Pediatrics, is inviting applications for a General Pediatrician to join the medical staff at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital (GNCH) in Edmonton, Alberta.

Covenant Health is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. All members of the search and selection committee participate in implicit bias and DEI education to help ensure fair and inclusive recruitment practices.

About the Opportunity

The successful candidate will join a collegial group of eight private practice pediatricians with admitting privileges at GNCH. The role offers a broad range of community pediatric practice, including:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Participation in the GNCH call roster, including:
  • Newborn admitting privileges
  • Consultation with NICU for neonates transitioning to home
  • Daily rounds on non‑assigned newborns the morning after call (typically 12–20 newborns) and ongoing until discharge
  • Availability for consults from GNCH Emergency, Post-Partum, and community Public Health nurses
• Call expectations are 3–4 days per month within an 8‑physician call group.

Outpatient Responsibilities

• Join an existing private pediatric clinic and provide general pediatric outpatient care 3–5 days per week (specific arrangements made with clinic colleagues).

Teaching

• Provide in‑office teaching to medical students and residents.
• Teaching remuneration is provided through the Edmonton Pediatric Society Committee (EPSC) according to established rates.

Departmental Participation

• Attend monthly business meetings with pediatrician colleagues and departmental staff.

Academic Appointment

The successful candidate is expected to apply for a Clinical Faculty Appointment in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta. Appointment decisions follow a separate process within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or equivalent
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
• Certification in Pediatrics (FRCPC) from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• Demonstrated commitment to:
  • High‑quality clinical care
  • Patient safety
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in healthcare
  • Principles of Just Culture

Preferred

• Interest or experience in community pediatrics
• Subspecialty training complementary to community pediatric practice