Newborn Critical Care Site Lead - RGH

The Department of Pediatrics (DoP) invites applications for a part-time 0.1 FTE position as the Newborn Critical Care, Site Lead at the Rockyview General Hospital (RHG), within Alberta Health Services- Calgary Zone. This position reports to the Section Chief of Newborn Critical Care, and, ultimately to the Zone Clinical Department Head, Pediatrics.

The Newborn Critical Care Site Lead is responsible for the day-to-day administrative duties in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Newborn Critical Care Site Lead shall assist and collaborate with the Clinical Section Chief to fulfill duties and responsibilities of the Clinical Department Head as applicable to the Section. The Section Chief shall hold the responsibility for sub-specialty training programs.

Patient care:
1.    Actively support processes that will enable the provision of high-quality inpatient clinical care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Rockyview General Hospital by undertaking to establish benchmarks and measurement in accordance with the departmental quality assurance framework.
2.    In conjunction with the Zone Neonatal Action Committee (ZNAC), develop, review, revise and implement AHS policies, procedures and guidelines relating to patient care in a timely manner.
3.    Collaborate and participate in Sectional Quality Improvement activities as they pertain and impact on the Foothills Medical Center site.
4.    Participate in efforts to ensure that resources are utilized in a cost-effective and efficient manner within the Newborn Critical Care at the Rockyview General Hospital.
5.    Participate in the Department’s tactical and operational planning, implementation and evaluation of ongoing and new patient care programs within the framework of the mission and philosophy of AHS and in conjunction with the University of Calgary, where appropriate.
6.    Collaborate with the Clinical Section Chief of Newborn Critical Care in the review of patient related complaints pertaining to the Newborn Critical Care at the Rockyview General Hospital, report the findings and make appropriate recommendations to the Clinical Department Head.
Administration:
1.    Review and recommend the appropriate and efficient use of resources by members of the Clinical Section of Newborn Critical Care and medical staff practicing in the Newborn Critical Care at RGH.
2.    In collaboration with the Zone Neonatal Action Committee, develop and periodically update policies and procedures to facilitate the efficient operation of the Newborn Critical Care.
3.    Represent the Clinical Section of Newborn Critical Care on Departmental, AHS and Site-specific committees as required.
4.    Facilitate open and effective communication between the Clinical Section of Newborn Critical Care and the Department and other disciplines and departments.
5.    Establish ad hoc committees as necessary including setting terms of reference, membership, and evaluative procedures to assess effectiveness
6. The Newborn Critical Care Site Lead may not enter into any contractual arrangement that impacts Child Health Services, Maternal/Newborn Services or the Department of Pediatrics without the approval of the Clinical Department Head.
7.    Perform other duties as required by the Clinical Section Chief or Clinical Department Head.
8.    During periods of leave, the Newborn Critical Care Site Lead’s responsibilities may be delegated to another member of the Section of Newborn Critical Care.

Teaching:
Actively support processes to ensure high-quality medical education is provided for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education students in accordance with the requirements of the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine.

Staff Development:
Participate in the Department’s process of credentialling physicians with excellent background and preparation in the areas of patient care, teaching and research.

For more information regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Alixe Howlett, Section Chief, Newborn Critical Care (alixe.howlett@ahs.ca). Interested applicants should apply through the website portal and include the following attachments with their application:

•    Cover letter
•    Curriculum vitae
•    The names and contact information for three referees

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