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Join a dynamic team as a Staff Anesthesiologist in a leading healthcare facility in Vancouver. This role offers the opportunity to work in a large anesthesia department, providing comprehensive care across various surgical programs. You'll engage in quality improvement, research, and education, contributing to the training of future medical professionals. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization fosters a supportive environment for all staff. Experience the vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty of Vancouver while making a significant impact in the community's health and well-being.
Status: Open
Site Type: Hospital
Type of Position: Locum to Permanent Locum
Date Range: Jun 23, 2023 to Jun 22, 2024
Hours of Work: Full time, variable number of hours per week, on average 50 hours per week. On Call: Variable (usually on average of 1 weekend and 1 set of 3 nights every 6 weeks).
Come work as a Staff Anesthesiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care at Vancouver Acute is searching for a full-time Anesthesiologist to join our team. With over 70 members, we are one of the largest anesthesia departments in Canada and provide all anesthesia care at Vancouver Acute’s two acute care hospitals, Vancouver General Hospital and University of British Columbia Hospital.
Members of the department are involved in all aspects of adult anesthesia sub-specialty care including perioperative medicine, intraoperative anesthesia care, critical care, and pain management in an academic and quaternary care setting. Vancouver Acute is British Columbia’s provincial referral centre for a large number of surgical programs including neurosurgery, cardiac surgery (including major aortic reconstruction), thoracic surgery, spine surgery, transplant surgery (liver, lung, kidney, and pancreas), complex urological, gynecological and general oncology surgery, complex joint reconstruction, and robotic surgery. Vancouver General Hospital is also a level 1 trauma centre.
Vancouver Acute is a core academic site of the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of British Columbia. We are actively involved in Quality Improvement, Research, and Education of medical students, residents, and sub-specialty fellows.
Apply today to join our team!
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Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees and medical staff working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
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.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.
The world-class city of Vancouver is situated in the southwest corner of British Columbia, surrounded by mountains and ocean vistas. With a population of two million, Vancouver is Canada’s third largest city and is frequently honoured as one of the best places to live in the world. As North America’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, Vancouver has strong links to international markets and is home to a vibrant mix of cultures. Blessed with a balmy coastal climate, the city offers recreational pursuits to suit every taste and disposition, from extreme skiing and mountain biking to sailing, golfing, nature walks, and meditative retreats. The city boasts myriads of theatres, galleries, and restaurants.