Family Physician Long Term Care, Oak Care Centre (OCC)
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Job Title: | Family Physician - Long Term Care |
Work Site: | 780 W 57th Ave Vancouver BC V6P 0H4 |
Status: | Permanent Part-Time |
Start Date: | June 30 2026 |
Compensation Type: | Alternative Payment Arrangement |
Come work as a Family Physician - Long Term Care with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Oak Care Centre (OCC) (formerly named George Pearson Centre) Built in 1952 Oak Care Centre (formerly George Pearson Centre).
This position is within the Tracheotomy Ventilator Unit which has approximately 10-15 residents an interdisciplinary team with respirologists and respiratory tech support.
Reporting to the sites Medical Coordinator the physician who accepts this position will play a critical role in the supporting the primary care needs of residents and in the development of an inter-professional shared care team.
Physician will be expected to share in evening and weekend on-call in a shared call group. The group is made up of a total of 8 Long-term care physicians. Join our team today!
As a Family Physician Geriatrics with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Responsible for providing direct clinical services to residents of Ward 2 at OCC
- Foster collaborative inter-professional practice environment that enhances client centered services within the Long-term Care Program
Qualifications
Education Licensing & Experience:
- Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License Full/Provisional
- Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) designation or eligibility Mandatory
- Experience in care of patients with respiratory disease
Knowledge & Abilities:
- A commitment to participate in new methods in health improvement and care delivery
- A demonstrated ability in working as a member of an inter-professional health care team. Note that certain days and times are preset to coordinate with the team care conferences and participation is mandatory.
Closing Statement
Interested in applying Feel free to reach out to one of the members of our team Ben Murphy Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click Apply Now.
Interested in applying Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click Apply Now.
As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publicly-funded 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 employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning 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 equity-deserving 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.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
About Company
Vancouver Coastal Health provides health care services through a network of hospitals, primary care clinics, community health centres and residential care homes. Search our health care services in Vancouver, Richmond, North and West Vancouver and along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Sunshine ... View more
