Description:

The Department of Surgery, Alberta Health Services–Calgary Corridor and the University of Calgary invite applications for the position of Corridor Clinical Department Hospital Lead, Peter Lougheed Center, Department of Surgery, Calgary Corridor

This leadership position is open to surgeons based primarily in Calgary. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated an interest in surgical leadership and will have a respected profile in the physician community. They will have effective communication skills and a track record of engaging their team members. They will have demonstrated success in areas of clinical practice and either education, research, quality improvement or leadership.

The Corridor Clinical Department Hospital Lead (CCDHL) plays an important role in supporting the mission of the Department of Surgery.  They are responsible for daily operational issues and matters pertaining to the operating rooms at the designated site.  The Surgery CCDHL will report to the Corridor Clinical Department Head of Surgery and will advise this leader and the Site leadership (Hospital Medical Director and Senior Operating Officer or their designates) regarding surgical issues related to patient volume, patient acuity, patient safety, resources, or infrastructure.
In addition:
1.    They will work collaboratively with the Department of Surgery CCDHLs, leaders from other Surgical Departments, site Anesthesia leaders, Operating Room and Post Anesthetic Care Unit Nursing leaders, leaders in related health disciplines, and site leadership.
2.    They will be responsible for the implementation and follow-up of action items from the Site’s Operating Room or Surgical Services committee.
3.    They will collaborate with other Calgary Corridor Leaders to develop, implement and evaluate new and innovative models of care that support more efficient utilization of O.R. resources, or improved service delivery, or improved patient satisfaction.
4.    They will support activities of the site and zone quality assurance committees and any applicable safety initiatives.
5.    They will support quality improvement initiatives and participate in site and Department of Surgery initiatives arising from quality data.
6.    They will support activities of research and education arising from the offices of the Department of Surgery.
7.    They will work with Hospital Leadership and Section leadership regarding recruitment and workforce plans.
8.    They will support the onboarding and orientation of new surgeons to their site.
9.    They will work with site leadership and Department of Surgery Section leadership to address concerns that arise regarding surgeon behavior.
 

Qualifications:  Active member in good standing with Calgary Corridor, Department of Surgery