At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a collaborative team providing in-patient and out-patient respirology care.
- Company: Kitchener-Waterloo Respirology team with strong ties to local hospitals.
- Benefits: Opportunity for professional growth, teaching, and diverse clinical exposure.
- Other info: Engage with residents and fellows, enhancing your teaching and mentorship skills.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in respiratory health while working with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: FRCPC certification in Respirology and a passion for patient care.
The Kitchener-Waterloo Respirology team is comprised of a collegial group that participates in both in-patient work through the Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) and out-patient work through personal and WRHN-based clinics.
Our in-patient work is supported by 2 excellent NPs, where we take turns covering the Chest Ward as MRP at WRHN at Queen's.
We have a step-down unit for NIV and more acute patients in addition to the ward patients that we manage.
There is access to bronchoscopy for both in-patients and outpatients.
We have IP specialists that provide EBUS expertise.
We share a floor with our Thoracic surgery colleagues.
We run a consult service at both hospital sites (WRHN @ Queen's and Midtown), providing ample exposure to a multitude of clinical presentations.
WHRN has a variety of hospital-based clinics that our members partake in, including LDAP, MPE clinic, CF, ILD, and Long-term Vent Clinic.
We also work at the local Region of Waterloo TB clinic.
A Lung Cancer screening clinic is currently being developed.
Qualifications
- A respirologist, with FRCPC certification in Respirology
- A clinician who will contribute to in-patient call
- A clinician who will set up an out-patient practice to accept local referrals
- A clinician who will partake in at least one sub-specialty hospital-based clinic
- A special interest/fellowship is welcomed, but not mandatory
- An interest in teaching is encouraged, given our close ties with Mc Master.
We often have internal medicine residents, medical students, and/or respirology fellows rotating through.
Community Respirologist in Waterloo employer: Cts Sct
Island Health is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and development for General Respirologists. Located in the beautiful city of Nanaimo, employees benefit from a supportive environment, access to academic resources through UBC, and opportunities to engage in meaningful patient care while working alongside experienced colleagues. Join us to make a significant impact in respiratory health within a vibrant community.
