Covenant Health invites applications for a Non‑MRP Hospitalist position within the General Surgery program at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital (GNH) in Edmonton, Alberta.

This role requires a fully licensed physician to provide medical and surgical co-management for patients admitted to the GNH General Surgery Service at the request of the attending General Surgeon. Responsibilities include inpatient management, responding to General Surgery consults in the Emergency Department, and providing after-hours (nights and weekends) surgical assist services across all surgical programs at GNH.

The position functions within a co‑managed care model in which the Non‑MRP Hospitalist works under the guidance of an attending Surgeon while independently managing inpatient medical and surgical issues, Emergency consults, and OR/Surgical Assist duties. Coverage is divided into two shift types—Ward/Consults and OR/Surgical Assist—both of which will be available to the successful candidate.

The FTE for this role is negotiable between 0.2 and 0.5, with coverage required during days, nights, and weekends.

Ward / Consult Responsibilities

• Assess and manage General Surgery inpatients.
• Assess and manage General Surgery consults in the Emergency Department and across the GNH site.
• Conduct patient interviews, histories, and physical examinations; reassess as clinically required.
• Identify patient health concerns and develop appropriate care plans.
• Document assessments, plans, interventions, and evaluations daily in progress notes.
• Facilitate timely review and discharge planning, ensuring patients are discharged as soon as medically appropriate.

OR / Surgical Assist Responsibilities

• Provide surgical assist services in the operating room.
• Support preoperative preparation, including reviewing and displaying imaging, confirming equipment needs, ensuring appropriate room setup, and assisting with patient preparation.
• Apply dressings, postoperative splints/casts, and provide postoperative recovery support as indicated.
• Provide evening and weekend surgical assist coverage to all surgical programs at GNH.

Required:

·         MD or equivalent.

·         Licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

·         Appropriate CMPA coverage.

·         ACLS Certification.

·         Current experience in the clinical management of acute care inpatients, and/or experience in emergency room services.

·         Expertise and commitment to quality care and patient safety.

·         Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in the healthcare environment.

·         Understanding of Just Culture and its role in healthcare.

Special Note:

·         This position is NOT ELIGIBLE for candidates who will require a Practice Readiness Assessment with the CPSA.