Paediatrician - Medical Affairs

Position: Paediatrician

Unit:  Medical Affairs

Status: – Full-time

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital

Join Our Dynamic Paediatrics Team at STEGH!
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH), a leading fully accredited 179-bed facility renowned for its comprehensive medical services and state-of-the-art facilities, invites applications for a full-time position in our Department of Paediatrics.

About Us:  

The Department of Paediatrics is a dedicated group of Community Consultant Paediatricians supporting our local secondary level hospital. We oversee a six-bed Paediatric ward, a 4-bed level 2a NICU for newborns, managing over 800 births annually. Collaborating closely with our strong Emergency Department, we provide essential coverage for Labour & Delivery and Emergency services. On-call rotation is one in five, one week at a time, allowing for a balanced professional lifestyle.

Requirements: 

Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario, with certification in Paediatrics from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent. We seek individuals with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-based environment and a commitment to advancing the Paediatric Program at STEGH. The ideal candidate will contribute to continuous learning and clinical innovation, fostering educational opportunities for medical students, residents, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistant Students.

Benefits:

As a community-training site affiliated with Western University and our Regional Tertiary Children’s Hospital, STEGH offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

Location:

Conveniently located just 30 minutes from downtown London and Western University, and a mere 15 minutes from the picturesque beaches of Port Stanley, STEGH offers a vibrant work environment in the heart of Southwestern Ontario. With the recent opening of the Amazon Fulfillment Facility and the Volkswagen Battery Cell Factory under construction, Elgin County is poised for significant growth, with its population projected to increase by 25-40% by 2046.