Emergency Medicine

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Emergency Physician, where you will be part of a dedicated team serving a diverse patient population. This role offers both full-time and part-time options, with a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration. You'll have the opportunity to engage in ongoing education, mentorship, and participate in a supportive environment that values work-life balance. With a commitment to excellence in patient care and a culture that fosters teamwork, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in emergency medicine. Experience the rewards of working in a recognized leader in healthcare.

Benefits

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports, including counseling services

Award-winning recognition programs

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Mandatory ACLS and ATLS certifications required.
• Emergency experience and CPSBC license are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical services to a diverse patient population.
• Participate in mentorship programs and continuing education.

Skills

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Emergency experience

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL)

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) license

Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP)

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

Education

CCFP - Mandatory

FRCPC - Eligible

Job description

Role and Facility Information

Come work as an Emergency Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Lions Gate Hospital Emergency Physician Association (LGHEPA) is looking for multiple Emergency Physicians to join our group as Temporary members. Full-time and part-time options are available. Preference will be given to those seeking a full-time position, but all interested parties are invited to apply, including both FRCPs and CCFPs(EM).

We service the North Shore and Sea to Sky corridor, seeing a diverse patient population including pediatrics, acute medicine, and geriatrics. Our hospital sees about 73,000 patients/year. LGH is a level 3 trauma center, affiliated with the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine, and provides teaching to medical students and residents (CCFP-EM rotation site). We offer a mentorship program for junior members, yearly retreats, and a sabbatical program to encourage work-life balance. Our group is dedicated to continuing education, with opportunities to teach, participate in the SIM program, procedure courses, and in-house physician-led ACLS, PALS, NRP courses. We also hold regular Patient Safety rounds, Trauma rounds, and Journal Club.

We seek hardworking and collegial applicants willing to innovate, co-create, and support our emergency medical services along the Sea to Sky corridor.

Our team maintains excellent relationships with consultants, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Mandatory
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) – Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) license – Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine – Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Eligible
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) – Mandatory
• Emergency experience – Mandatory

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

As per Ministry of Health policy, all healthcare workers in publicly-funded facilities must report their vaccination and infection history. This information will be collected during onboarding to ensure appropriate health measures.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

VCH is a leader in medical care, research, and teaching, serving over one million BC residents. We foster innovation, smart risk-taking, and a patient-centered approach. Join us to help create healthy lives and communities through our culture of teamwork and excellence.

• Employer-paid training and leadership development
• Wellness supports, including counseling and critical incident services
• Award-winning recognition programs
• Exclusive staff discounts

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and all gender identities and expressions.

Vancouver Coastal Health was recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.