Locum Emergency Physician

Vancouver Coastal Health; Powell River; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Emergency Physician in a vibrant small-town community in beautiful British Columbia. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a well-supported emergency department, collaborating with various specialties. Enjoy the benefits of a small-town lifestyle while making a significant impact on the health of the community. With comprehensive health benefits, career growth opportunities, and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career while enjoying the natural beauty of Powell River.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports for employees and families

Award-winning recognition programs

Qualifications

• Must hold a full CPSBC license and CCFP certification.
• ACLS, ATLS, and CMPA certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care in a well-supported department.
• Accommodate a variety of shifts as a locum physician.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL)

Education

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)

Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP)

Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Job description

Salary

Please refer to the information below for details regarding salary.

Job Summary

Job Title: Emergency Physician

Work Site: qathet General Hospital

Status: Locum

Start Date: TBD

Compensation Type: Fee for Service

Come work as an Emergency Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Live your dream in vibrant small town BC! Are you hoping to practice Emergency Medicine at an exemplary hospital in an amazingly varied community of less than 20,000? Powell River, British Columbia is a small, beautiful oceanside community. Whether you’re a mountain biker, sailor, part-time artist or musician, Powell River is the answer. Looking for a great place to raise a family? We have a diverse selection of quality schools.

This position is for a locum Emergency Physician accommodating a variety of shifts. Come join a dedicated cohort in a well-supported emergency department with Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Radiology, Obs Gyne, Psychiatry, and Ophthalmology and embrace the many rewards of a small-town lifestyle.

Other benefits: Additional stipend for night shift, plus REEF and MOCAP - Remuneration to be discussed.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP)- Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine- Desired
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)- Mandatory
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- Mandatory
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)- Mandatory
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL)- Desired

Closing Statement

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: [e-mail] or click “Apply Now.”

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.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• 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

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. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.