Hospitalist/Internist – Inpatient Oncology Unit

About the role

The Waterloo Regional Health Network Cancer Centre is seeking a board‑certified Hospitalist or Internist to provide inpatient care on the oncology unit at the WRHN Midtown site in Kitchener. The role begins immediately and offers a full‑time schedule with the possibility of a 4‑weeks‑out‑of‑4 arrangement.

Key responsibilities

• Round on approximately 20 in‑patients daily on the oncology ward, including solid‑tumor and malignant‑hematology cases.
• Admit patients from the Emergency Department during daytime hours.
• Manage systemic therapy treatments such as induction chemotherapy and autologous stem‑cell transplants.
• Address complications related to cancer therapies and coordinate care with oncology and hematology teams.
• Collaborate with a fellow hospitalist, a nurse practitioner specialized in leukemia, and on‑site oncology staff.

Required profile

• Certification in Family Medicine (College of Family Physicians of Canada) or Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada).
• Eligibility for independent licensure in Ontario and ability to obtain privileges at the WRHN Midtown site.
• Experience managing complex oncology or hematology in‑patients is preferred.

Required skills

• None specified in the posting.

What we offer

• Highly competitive remuneration.
• No mandatory on‑call duties, with optional on‑call shifts and separate stipend.
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing mentorship from oncology and hematology specialists.
• Opportunity to work in a rapidly expanding cancer centre within a vibrant community.