Family Physician/Clinical Associate

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Pediatric Clinical Associate for a part-time position at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia. This role involves working in a team to manage pediatric patients, mentoring learners, and has flexible scheduling of 24.5 hours per week without evening or weekend requirements. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in pediatric acute-care and support for PALS certification is available.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in pediatric acute-care, inpatient medicine.
• Provisional licensures accepted; candidates encouraged to have PALS certification.
• Support for PALS certification available.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team including a pediatrician and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist in managing day-to-day operations on the ward.
• Lead in managing complex or critically ill patients.

Skills

Interest in pediatric acute-care

Hospitalist experience

Procedural skills

Job description

Overview

The University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) Department of Pediatrics is seeking physicians to join our Pediatric Clinical Associate (CA) program. This is a part-time position.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team including a pediatrician (MRP), a clinical pharmacist, Clinical Practice Lead Nurses and a variety of learners (third year medical students, family practice residents, psychiatry residents and pediatric residents).
• Assist the learners in managing day-to-day operations on the ward.
• Organize patient transfers, document progress notes, facilitate complex discharges and dictate discharge summaries.
• Complete Workplace-Based Assessments (WBAs) for the students and residents.
• Consult regularly with the UNBC program site lead to identify struggling learners and provide feedback on learners’ performances.
• Take the lead in managing complex or critically ill patients and in organizing consultation with pediatric subspecialists at BC Children’s Hospital, including arranging transport, all with the support of the pediatrician on service.
• A pediatrician supervises the team and all aspects of patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in pediatric acute-care, inpatient medicine.
• Hospitalist experience would be an asset but is not required.
• Provisional licensures are accepted; candidates are encouraged to have PALS certification. We will help to support and facilitate the successful applicant if not certified in PALS.
• Procedural skills are an asset.

Details

• The Pediatric Clinical Associate position is 24.5 hours per week with flexible scheduling. Some may prefer to work approximately five hours per day, Monday to Friday, while others may prefer three full eight-hour days per week.
• There is no requirement for evening, overnight or weekend work.
• This position is open to applicants who can schedule one week per month or more to fill the Pediatric Clinical Associate schedule for the 52 weeks of the year.
• Payment is by Sessional Contract with a current rate of $563.31 per session (or $160.95 per hour).

About the Hospital

Prince George is the regional referral centre for northern British Columbia and is affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC) Northern Medical Program; Department of Pediatrics members are UBC clinical faculty. UHNBC serves a geographical area of approximately 600,000 km and a population of approximately 400,000. It is the only hospital in northern BC with dedicated pediatric inpatient beds and a NICU. UHNBC has a Level II B NICU with twelve rooms offering single room neonatal care. The UHNBC Pediatric ward has twelve rooms with sleeping space for parents. The pediatricians rotate as the Attending Pediatrician for the CTU for one week at a time.