Emergency Medicine

HealthMatch BC; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and well-supported team as an Emergency Physician in a bustling department located in beautiful Burnaby. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities within a diverse community, providing essential emergency care to nearly 85,000 patients annually. As part of an esteemed hospital affiliated with UBC medical school, you'll work in a state-of-the-art facility undergoing significant redevelopment. Enjoy the perfect blend of urban and outdoor adventures in Burnaby, known for its stunning parks and vibrant culture. If you're passionate about emergency medicine and looking for a rewarding practice, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• FRCPC certified in Emergency Medicine or CCFP-EM certified.
• Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in a high-volume department.
• Collaborate with a supportive team in a multicultural community.

Skills

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Current CPSBC License

Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP)

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL)

Education

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP-EM)

Job description

CPSBC US certified class of registration acceptable.

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

1. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Desired
2. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Desired
3. Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Provisional
4. Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Desired
5. Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible Mandatory
6. Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine Desired
7. Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory
8. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Eligible
9. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) Desired

Role and Facility Information

Fraser Health and the Burnaby Hospital Emergency Physicians Group are seeking an Emergency Physician for full-time and part-time work. We are a high-volume, well-supported department in a multicultural community close to downtown Vancouver. This is a well-remunerated practice with stable and supportive colleagues. We are affiliated with UBC medical school as a popular Emergency Department rotation.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must be a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) certified in Emergency Medicine, or with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP-EM) Emergency trained and certified or ABEM certified. The successful applicant must be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.

Burnaby Hospital is a 285-bed hospital offering medical, surgical, tertiary palliative care, psychiatry, as well as 24/7 emergency services with nearly 85,000 visits annually.

Redevelopment Project

Burnaby Hospital redevelopment is a multi-year project occurring in two phases that will transform almost every area of the hospital. Phase one estimated date of completion is in 2025, which includes a mental health and substance use unit, maternity unit, neonatal ICU, and new medicine unit.

In 2025, phase 1 completion will give the emergency department a new acute care and psychiatry area and significant expansion of rapid assessment zone size. We have dedicated code blue coverage and a triage physician. Our consultants are collegial, and there are outpatient follow-up clinics for reassessment and further investigations.

With its pristine lakes, stunning botanical gardens, and grand parks, Burnaby pairs indoor and outdoor adventure flawlessly. Centrally located in the Lower Mainland, it is a perfect destination for exploring the great outdoors and the spirited Metro Vancouver. Housing the third largest shopping mall in Canada and the renowned Playground of the Gods, Burnaby is for outdoor enthusiasts and urbanites alike.