General Dentist - BC Cancer - Abbotsford

BC Cancer; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment center in Abbotsford seeks a part-time General Dentist for its Oral Oncology/Dentistry clinic. The ideal candidate will assess and care for cancer patients, especially post-treatment. Required is a DDS/DMD degree and strong interest in oral oncology. The role includes teaching and supervising residents within a multidisciplinary team focused on providing exceptional care to oncology patients.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in oral oncology and dental skills.
• Experience with Head and Neck Cancer patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess cancer patients with dental/oral pain.
• Provide direct care to post-cancer treatment patients.
• Engage in didactic teaching and clinical supervision.

Skills

Oral oncology interest

Dental skills

Management of medically compromised patients

Education

Degree in DDS/DMD from an accredited institution

Job description

General Dentist

Regular Part-Time (One day per week - Thursdays with possible increase of an additional day on a Tuesday)

BC Cancer - Abbotsford Cancer Centre

Abbotsford, BC

BC Cancer is seeking applications for a Dentist to work one day a week in the Oral Oncology/Dentistry clinic at the Abbotsford Centre. The Abbotsford Cancer Centre, located in Abbotsford, BC, offers a full range of services in Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Hematology, Oral Oncology, Palliative care and support services such as Nutrition, Clinical Trials and Patient and Family Counseling. As a dentist at the Abbotsford Cancer Centre, you will be a member of an interdisciplinary team made up of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other professionals who are passionate about providing health care to Oncology Patients.

Candidates must have a strong interest in oral oncology and strong dental skillset. Candidate should have strong skills in management and care of the medically compromised patient. Also, previous clinical experience with the management and treatment of Head and Neck Cancer patients and experience is preferrable.

What you\'ll do

• Assess cancer patients with dental/oral pain
• Direct patient care of post-cancer treatment patients, and
• Resident didactic teaching and clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Degree in DDS/DMD from an accredited academic institution.
• Hospital based patient care is preferred

To apply, please send a letter expressing your interest along with your curriculum vitae to:

Suzanne Carlisle

Department Head, Oral Oncology/Dentistry Surrey & Abbotsford

BC Cancer,

[e-mail]

Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the positions will remain open until it is filled.

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.

BC Cancer is part of theProvincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Respect people • Be compassionate • Dare to innovate • Cultivate partnerships • Serve with purpose.

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity and diversity and hires on the basis of merit. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals , including visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments\' unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey-one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

For more information on all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit: http://careers.phsa.ca

For more information about BC Cancer, please visit: www.bccancer.bc.ca