ObstetricsGynaecology Physician
ObstetricsGynaecology Physician
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Job Summary
Job Title:
Obstetrics/Gynaecology Physician
Work Site:
Squamish General Hospital
Status:
Permanent
Start Date:
TBD
Compensation Type:
APA
Come work as a Obstetrics/Gynaecology Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
An exciting opportunity is available to join the perinatal service in beautiful Squamish BC. The Department of OBGYN is currently recruiting for two fulltime permanent OBGYN physicians to work in the community of Squamish within the Sea to Sky corridor.
Outpatient services will be delivered within a clinic setting equipped with necessary support infrastructure including a dedicated Medical Office Assistant and access to an Electronic Medical Records system. Elective gynecology surgeries will be performed at Squamish General Hospital. OR time at Lions Gate Hospital will be available for complex cases with the specific allocation to be negotiated.
Squamish Hospital currently has almost 400 births/year with the potential for growth in this expanding community. Patients with obstetrical medical and/or surgical risk factors will be referred to Lions Gate Hospital for care. In addition Squamish General Hospital has a Level 2 BC Maternal and Neonatal Tier of service so cases less than 36 weeks gestational age are referred to other hospitals.
The successful candidate will be expected to apply for and hold a clinical appointment with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of British Columbia. As a clinical faculty member the successful candidate will be expected to involve learners in clinical activity and participate in program development and student evaluation. There is also an affiliation and collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Lions Gate Hospital site in North Vancouver as well as other sites in the Coastal Community of Care including Sechelt and Powell River.
Squamish residents are privileged to live less than an hour from Whistlers worldrenowned downhill ski & snowboard terrain and the Callaghan Valley Cross Country Ski area. Outside of ski season mountain bike terrain of all kinds is easily accessible while those who prefer climbing hiking kayaking kiteboarding sailing or paddle boarding can easily stay entertained.
Consider all that a practice in the Sea to Sky corridor has to offer whether for work or for play!
Please include with your application a cover letter CV and any other relevant documents for review.
Qualifications
Education Licensing & Experience:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Desired
- Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) Mandatory
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) Mandatory
- Obstetric Experience Mandatory
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) Desired
- Surgical Skills Mandatory
Closing Statement
Interested in applying Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click Apply Now.
As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publiclyfunded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care research and teaching delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH we embrace thinking boldly taking smart risks and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
- Grow your career with employerpaid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Awardwinning recognition programs to honour staff medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equitydeserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Employment Type
Full-Time
