Company Description
One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to advance our role in cultivating the next generation of health care professionals in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine and promoting medical innovations and breakthroughs through the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation.
Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities. At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!
Job Description
The Anaesthesia Department works together with a diverse array of surgical specialties including a busy obstetric practice counting over 7,000 annual deliveries, the highest in Ontario. Our Surgical Services include major thoracic and vascular surgery, orthopedics with a strong focus on ambulatory arthroplasties, general surgery, plastic surgery, gynecology, urology, maxillofacial surgery/dentistry and cardiac electrophysiology. We staff up to eight endoscopy suites daily including advanced therapeutic endoscopy such as ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound. Our pediatric practice encompasses ENT, dentistry and endoscopy. We have a very robust expertise in regional anaesthesia among our staff, with good ultrasound and block room infrastructure. While existing proficiency in neuraxial, truncal and extremity blocks is an asset, the successful candidate will have ample opportunities to improve and expand their regional anaesthesia skills at Osler.
Our department is supported by a multidisciplinary team which includes dedicated and skilled anaesthesia assistants and nurse practitioners who work in the operating rooms, block room, acute pain service and pre-anesthesia clinic. Many of our anaesthesiologists have extensive experience and interest in clinical teaching at all levels.
As an Anaesthesiologist at Osler, you will provide services to a total of 25 operating rooms, four operative delivery suites, up to eight endoscopy rooms, pre-assessment clinics and acute pain service across three sites – Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital and Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness. Future growth plans include expanding services both in and out of the operating room suites and advancing our role in chronic pain management. New department members will benefit from equitable scheduling and vacation allocation, fee-for-service remuneration as well as practice integration support and mentorship.
Accountabilities:
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Participate in the full range of anesthesiology services both in and out of the operating room and participate in the obstetric and general call schedules
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Support teaching and research goals within the department and in alignment with the new medical school curriculum
Qualifications
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Accredited medical degree (or equivalent)
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Subspecialty fellowship training is an asset but not a requirement
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Certificate of registration to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and have fellowship in Anaesthesiology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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American board certified anaesthesiologists eligible for registration via CPSO Pathway A
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Family physicians with a certificate of added competence in Family Practice Anaesthesia from the College of Family Physicians of Canada may also be considered
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License to practice and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
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Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are considered an asset as we serve a highly diverse population)
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Proven track record of attendance, punctuality and accountability
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Models behaviour that aligns with Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
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Experience in clinical teaching or clinical research is an asset
Additional Information
Osler is the primary academic teaching centre for Toronto Metropolitan University’s medical learners. Physicians are expected to apply for an academic appointment with the faculty of medicine at the university.
Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Medical Affairs at mso.recruitment@williamoslerhs.ca.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
