The Waterloo Regional Health Network Cancer Center (WRHN-CC) is currently recruiting for a hospitalist/internist to work on the inpatient ward at WRHN Midtown (Kitchener). This position is effective immediately for the successful candidate.

The successful candidate duties will include coverage of the inpatient oncology unit at WRHN Midtown 8 am to 5 pm, currently booking for 3 out of 4 week blocks. This coverage will consist of rounding on inpatients on the oncology unit, as well as admitting patients from the Emergency Department during daytime hours. These inpatients include solid tumor and malignant hematology patients on systemic therapy treatments (e.g. induction chemotherapy, autologous stem cell transplants), or patients with cancer that are admitted with complications of their treatments. The census is approximately 20 patients, and daytime duties are shared with another hospitalist as well as an experienced nurse practitioner specializing in leukemia.

Medical oncology and malignant hematology staff back-up is on site, and we will provide orientation and guidance to help successful candidates acclimatize to this role. Our cancer center is expanding quickly, and with other opportunities that allow for full time work (4 out of 4 weeks) if desired.

There is no call requirement with this position, but a first on call system is available with the ability to choose overnights and weekends as per candidate’s preference (with a separate stipend).

Remuneration is highly competitive.

Waterloo Wellington is a rapidly growing community that has grown along the banks of the Grand River. The region is often referred to as “Silicon Valley North” with wonderful schools, sports amenities, and cultural events.

Certification in Family Medicine by the College of Family Physicians of Canada, or certification in Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and eligibility for independent licensure in the Province of Ontario are required. The successful applicant must also obtain and maintain privileges at Waterloo Regional Health Network Midtown site.