Surgical and Clinical Support Specialist

1 month ago


Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Opportunity Overview:


This position represents an alternative healthcare provider role where the selected individual will operate under a limited medical license issued by the College of Physician and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).

We are seeking Surgical/Clinical Assistants to provide support at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre across various departments:

General Surgery, Orthopedics, Anesthesia, and Urology, collaborating with an attending surgeon and a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

This opportunity is exclusively available to candidates who have submitted a complete application package to the Alberta Clinical and Surgical Assistant Program (ACSAP) and have received confirmation of their registration with ACSAP.


Position Details:


We are actively recruiting multiple Surgical Assistant roles to support the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre in the following specialties: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Anesthesia, and Urology.

These roles are specifically designed for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who are eligible to be selected and trained for positions as Clinical Assistants in clinical settings.

IMGs must be landed immigrants, Canadian citizens, or possess employment authorization from the Canadian government and meet the program criteria. Candidates must have undergone successful pre-screening through the Provincial CA Screening program prior to applying.

Classification: Clinical and Surgical Assistant

Union Status: Exempt

Unit and Program: Clinical/Surgical Assistant

Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Hours per Shift: 10

Shift Length: 2 weeks

Shifts per Cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: As per rotation

Salary Range: $24.83 - $61.22

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:


Candidates must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants OR possess a valid work permit at the time of application.

Applicants must have graduated from a medical school located outside of Canada and the United States, listed in the Foundation of Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) International Medical Directory (IMED).

To meet CPSA licensure requirements, candidates must have completed at least one full year (i.e., May 1st to April 30th) of hands-on training following the attainment of their medical degree.

Additionally, candidates must have taken the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in Canada, achieving minimum scores of 7.0 in each component within 24 months prior to registration.

Within the last three years, physicians must have practiced independently, been in a regulated, supervised practice (in a role where they were not the most responsible physician), or participated in a continuous postgraduate training program for a minimum of one year in the discipline they wish to enter in Alberta. Fellowship training, community service, public service, national service, Medical Officer posts, and practice experience do not fulfill this requirement.

Additional Required Qualifications:


This position is open only to those who have received a positive CA Pre-Screen Letter from AHS and have included it in their application.

If you do not possess a letter and/or have not applied for the CA Pre-Screening Process, further information can be found at the appropriate resources.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.

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