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> The Royal Alexandra Hospital
> Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
>
> Invites applications for a full time, one year
> Residency in Clinical Ethics
>
> This residency is aimed at individuals with extensive theoretical
background
> in health ethics who wish to expand their clinical experience and prepare
> for the professional role of Clinical Ethicist.

> The Position
> Our bioethics residency offers a range of clinical-educational
opportunities
> while the Resident provides services to the Hospital. The RAH emphasizes a
> multi-disciplinary approach to ethical problem-solving, and provides
service
> to the culturally diverse populations of Edmonton, Northern Alberta, the
> Northwest Territories, and neighboring provinces. The term is from
September
> 1st    2001 through August 31st, 2002.
>
> It is a full-time position that would make it inappropriate to combine
with
> thesis writing or other significant work commitments; the candidate would
> ideally have taken a leave of absence, a sabbatical, or be between
> degrees/positions. The residency is based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital,
> with an adjunct position to the John Dossetor Health Ethics Centre (JDHEC)
> at the University of Alberta.
>
> Duties
> Duties include: clinical rounds in several departments including internal
> medicine, ICU/CCU, neo-natology, women's health, emergency, and surgery.
The
> resident will be involved with bedside ethics consultations, ethics
> committee meetings, teaching on a wide range of ethical issues for
Hospital
> staff, possible guest lectures at University of Alberta courses,
> participation at Health Ethics Seminars at JDHEC, participation in review
or
> development of policies where appropriate, etc.
>
> Resources
> Resources include continuing education and debriefing in conjunction with
> Pastoral Care and
> Counseling residents, collegial and research connections through JDHEC,
and
> a multi-disciplinary team of mentors at RAH. The resident meets with
> clinical supervisors (which include a bioethicist, an ICU physician, and a
> supportive care manager), at least once weekly to develop and discuss
> appropriate learning goals and strategies.
>
> The Hospital
> The "Royal Alex" is an active treatment centre of 558 beds and 109
> bassinets. There are more than 47000 admissions per year and our emergency
> department is one of the busiest in the country. We are located in the
> Centre of the city and provide care to people from a broad range of
> socioeconomic conditions and a rich variety of ethnic and spiritual
> backgrounds.
>
> The City of Edmonton
> Edmonton is the capital of Alberta and home to the Capital Health
> Authority, which serves over 1.2 million people.  The city is culturally
> rich and diverse, and home to a number of world-class summer festivals.
> Housing prices are very reasonable. Banff, Jasper, and the Rocky Mountains
> are just a few hours away and offer unrivalled outdoor experiences.
> REQUIREMENTS:
>       Applicants must have significant formal training in bioethics beyond
> an undergraduate or introductory level.
>       Graduate or professional degree holders in many disciplines who have
> focused course and/or thesis work on bioethical issues are ideal.
Mid-career
> professionals with a solid background in bioethics, as well as recent
degree
> recipients, are encouraged to apply. Consideration will be given to
> extensive research background in bioethics in lieu of a formal degree.
> The position requires personal maturity, flexibility, and well-developed
> social skills. Additional training or experience in counseling or related
> skill sets is appreciated, but not necessary.

> Canada's Immigration laws require giving preference to Canadian citizens
and
> residents, but international applications are also welcomed.
>
>
> TO APPLY:
>
> Please include the following in your application:
> 1.  Your Curriculum Vitae.
>
> 2. Transcript(s) of relevant courses in health ethics,
> counseling, etc.
>
> 3. A 2-page letter outlining your preparation for this
> residency (what can you contribute to the facility and your colleagues?)
and
> your goals (why do you want to undertake the residency?). Be sure to
clarify
> your current work/study situation to ensure availability. A brief mention
of
> any areas of specific interest in health ethics would be helpful.
>
> 4.  2 letters of reference giving special attention to your
> character and collegial traits that would be suitable for a clinical
ethics
> position.
>
> Please send the above materials by April 30th, 2001 to
>
> Rev. Dr. Neil Elford
> Manager, Supportive Care
> Royal Alexandra Hospital
> 10240 Kingsway
> Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
>       T5H 3V9
>
>
> For further information, please contact either Dr. Neil Elford at
> [log in to unmask] , or the current resident, Gary Goldsand at
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