Internal Medicine

HealthMatch BC; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two Critical Care Medicine specialists for the Royal Columbian Hospital. This role involves managing critically ill patients and leading a team in a dynamic ICU environment. The hospital is a teaching facility, offering opportunities to train residents and fellows in Critical Care Medicine. With its expansion plans, this position promises growth and a chance to make a significant impact in patient care. Located in New Westminster, known for its rich history and vibrant community, this opportunity combines professional fulfillment with a beautiful living environment.

Qualifications

• Must have FRCPC certification in Critical Care Medicine.
• General expertise in care of the critically ill is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill patients with neurologic and cardiogenic conditions.
• Work in a full-service ICU supporting various medical specialties.

Skills

Critical Care Medicine

Management of neurologic and cardiogenic critical illness

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

Job description

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
Full Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Mandatory

Role and Facility Information

The Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) is seeking to recruit two Critical Care Medicine specialists.

The Royal Columbian Hospital is located thirty minutes east of Vancouver, within the Fraser Health Authority. It is the tertiary care referral site for Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Radiology and Trauma. It is likewise home to Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Surgery, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Urology, CTU Medicine and a host of Internal Medicine subspecialties. RCH is a University of British Columbia teaching hospital and as such, trains residents from a variety of disciplines, as well as training fellows in Critical Care Medicine. Our Intensive Care Unit is currently a full-service thirty bed medical-surgical unit (ICU), supporting all of the specialties listed above. RCH is expanding its size and scope of practice over the next several years, and the Critical Care Medicine Program is anticipated to expand accordingly.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Critical Care Medicine (FRCPC) and have licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. General expertise in care of the critically ill is required. You must be comfortable, proficient and adept in the management of neurologic and cardiogenic critical illness and trauma. Familiarity with the critically ill patient necessitating extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is decidedly considered an asset. Clinical excellence, a high level of interpersonal skills and a history of leadership and teamwork are likewise deemed necessary.

Location

Resting on a hillside overlooking the Fraser River is New Westminster, the oldest incorporated city in British Columbia. Known as "The Royal City," it offers a wide range of attractions and amenities including fine period architecture, parks and recreational facilities, museums, live performance theatres and a public market. The Royal City is also just a short train ride away from Vancouver, and there are no shortages of new experiences to try or places to discover.