Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

HealthMatch BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Palliative Care Physician in the vibrant city of Vancouver! This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive and innovative environment, providing essential care to patients in need. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage in research, and contribute to the education of future healthcare professionals. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values your unique perspective and encourages you to grow your career while making a real difference in the community. Don't miss your chance to be part of a world-class healthcare team dedicated to improving lives.

Benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Award-winning recognition programs

Exclusive discount offers

Qualifications

• Must have full licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Strong clinical skills in palliative and primary care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consultation within the hospital for palliative care.
• Play an active role in education and research in the field.

Skills

Palliative Care Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Full Licensure with CPSBC

Certificate of Added Competence in Palliative Care

Fellowship in Palliative Medicine

Job description

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

● Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
● Full Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Mandatory
● Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory

Role and Facility Information

Come work as a Palliative Care Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is recruiting Palliative Care Physician(s) for the Vancouver General Hospital Palliative Care Program.

Vancouver General Hospital is a 1000 bed quaternary teaching hospital associated with the University of British Columbia. The hospital supports several provincial programs including Leukemia Bone Marrow Transplant, Solid Organ Transplants (Liver/Lung), Surgical Oncology, and Renal.

We are seeking qualified palliative care physicians to join our program which comprises a 9-bed tertiary Palliative Care Unit (PCU) and a Consult Service. Current opportunities are for part-time (as block-based weeks) or full-time work on the consult service.

As a Palliative Care Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:
● Play an active role in education and research
● Provide specialist consultation to generalists and specialists within the hospital
● Work within the intradisciplinary teams

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:
● Full Licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia
● Certificate of Added Competence in Palliative Care, or an equivalent designation, or
● Fellowship in the Royal College of Specialists in Palliative Medicine
Knowledge & Abilities:
● Strong palliative and primary care clinical skills
● Good communication skills

Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders, 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.

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. 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.

● 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
● Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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.

To formally apply for the position, please create a Health Match BC profile at Health Match BC and your account will then be assigned to one of the Health Match BC recruitment consultants. Please ensure that you upload your current CV and compose a message to indicate which position you are applying for and provide any supplemental documentation (i.e., cover letter and references) for them to include in your formal application/referral.

You will not be able to directly apply without the assistance of their team.

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.