Your Opportunity:
The Lois Hole Hospital for Women Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic provides tertiary consultation services including preconception counselling, prenatal screening, fetal diagnosis and therapies, as well as consultation and management for at-risk and complicated pregnancies. The focus of the clinic is on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions responsible for morbidity and mortality of the patient, fetus and neonate. The care model of the clinic is highly collaborative and multidisciplinary, working closely with colleagues in Obstetrics, Neonatology, Pediatric Surgical Specialties, Pediatric Cardiology, Adult Cardiology, Medical Genetics and Obstetric Medicine.
Description:
As a Genetics Counsellor I, you will determine a patient or family's risk for a genetic condition, interpret test results, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of occurrence or recurrence, and review available options with the individual/family in a manner that promotes informed choice. You will assist patients, families and medical care providers to understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of how genetics contributes to disease. In addition, you will guide individuals/families in discussions about testing options, test result interpretation, prevention, medical management, newborn metabolic screening, and options for prenatal diagnosis. You will also provide supportive counselling to individuals/families with sensitivity to ethnic and cultural diversity and they address potential ethical issues. Furthermore, you will serve as a patient advocate and refer individuals and families to available support services, and as an educator and resource people for other healthcare professionals and the general public.
Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Genetics Counsellor I (UAH) Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Women's Ambulatory Clinics Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 13-FEB-2025 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 24-FEB-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $42.69 Maximum Salary: $56.80 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Genetic Counselling. Certification (or eligible for certification) by the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) and/or the American Board of Genetic Counselling (ABGC).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Previous experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Experience with Connect Care.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
