Clinical Associate - ICU

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Clinical Associate in the ICU at a leading hospital. This role offers the chance to work with critically ill patients, collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, and engage in enriching educational activities. With a commitment to innovative care and community health, this position allows you to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while advancing your career in a supportive environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and the chance to be part of a recognized employer that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports for employees and families

Recognition programs for staff and volunteers

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualifications include ACLS, CCFP eligibility, and CMPA membership.
• Experience in anesthesia, trauma, and emergency care is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to critically ill ICU patients under supervision.
• Participate in medical education activities and training.

Skills

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Anesthesia Experience

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Emergency Experience

Surgical Skills

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Salary

Please refer to the information below for details regarding salary.

Job Summary

Job Title: Clinical Associate

Work Site: Vancouver General Hospital - Intensive Care Unit

Status: Permanent - Full Time

Start Date: To be mutually agreed upon

Compensation Type: Salary

Come work as a Clinical Associate with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Join our team at Vancouver General Hospital as an ICU Clinical Associate.

In our multidisciplinary ICU and HAU, 15 intensivists staff 45 beds and provide services to adult patients from all programs including general medical and surgical, cardiovascular, thoracic, neurosurgical, solid organ and bone marrow transplantation, trauma and burns.

Under the direct supervision of the on-call Critical Care Physician, you will work alongside residents-in-training and provide medical services to critically ill ICU patients. You will also have the opportunity to participate in extensive medical and allied professional education activities.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible – Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Anesthesia Experience – Desired
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) – Desired
• Emergency Experience – Desired
• Surgical Skills – Desired
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License – Provisional
• Canadians/Permanent Residents who are foreign trained and international applicants are welcome to apply.

Closing Statement

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: [e-mail] or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

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.

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. 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.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• 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

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.

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 orientations. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.