Internal Medicine

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Inpatient Gastroenterology Consultant at a leading health organization. This role focuses on providing acute inpatient consultations and performing urgent endoscopic procedures, ensuring top-notch care for patients. Join a world-class team dedicated to innovation in medical care, where your expertise will contribute to the health of the community. With a supportive environment that values professional growth and wellness, this position offers a chance to thrive in a dynamic healthcare setting. Experience the beauty of North Vancouver while making a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Award-winning recognition programs

Exclusive discount offers

Qualifications

• Mandatory FRCPC in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
• CPSBC License and CMPA membership required.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute inpatient gastroenterology consultations.
• Perform emergency and urgent inpatient endoscopy.

Skills

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

Internal Medicine

Gastroenterology

ERCP/EUS skills

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Education

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License

Full Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Job description

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology or equivalent - Mandatory

ERCP/EUS skills an asset

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Desired

• Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License - Mandatory

• Full Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory

• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory

Role and Facility Information

Come work as an Inpatient Gastroenterology Consultant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

An opportunity exists for a Gastroenterologist to practice as an Inpatient Gastroenterology Consultant (Gastroenterology Hospitalist) at Lion’s Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, BC.

The successful applicant will be responsible for acute inpatient gastroenterology consultations including emergency and urgent inpatient endoscopy. This position does not include any elective outpatient endoscopy provisions or privileges.

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours of Work: Full time

Work hours: 7AM to 5PM Mon to Friday. 1 in 6 weekends on call. Weekend on call rota to be shared with other Division members.

Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service and daily MOCAP stipend

To formally apply for the position, please provide your current CV and compose a cover letter to indicate the position you are applying for and provide any supplemental documentation (e.g. references).

Terms of the position are negotiable with the Department of Medicine and Division of Gastroenterology.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Mandatory

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

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

The city of North Vancouver is a dynamic urban municipality, which combines specialty shopping, thriving commercial areas and diverse housing. It is also an important maritime centre and transportation hub for the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Located at the edge of BC’s Coast Mountain range, North Vancouver is a scenic gateway to an enormous wilderness playground that contributes greatly to the quality of life of its citizens. With a favourable coastal climate characterized by mild winters and warm summers, it is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy sailing, swimming, cycling and skiing.