Locum Family Practice - Emergency Medicine Physician, Sechelt

Vancouver Coastal Health; Sechelt, Area B (Halfmoon Bay); On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare provider as an Emergency Physician in the stunning Sunshine Coast region! This role offers the chance to practice in a supportive environment at a well-equipped hospital, serving a vibrant community. With breathtaking landscapes and a family-friendly atmosphere, you will enjoy a fulfilling career while making a difference in the lives of residents. The position allows for flexibility in shifts and offers opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about emergency medicine and want to contribute to a top-tier healthcare team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

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 have emergency experience.
• ACLS, ATLS, and PAL certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care in a well-supported department.
• Accommodate various shifts and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Emergency Experience

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL)

Education

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full

Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Desired

Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine - Desired

Tools

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: Sechelt Hospital

Status: Locum - Full Time, Part Time

Start Date: To be mutually agreed upon

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 small community? The Sunshine Coast peninsula is one of BC’s most scenic regions, accessible from West Vancouver by a 40-minute ferry ride. A backdrop of the majestic Coastal Mountain Range frames a myriad of bike and cross-country skiing trails and miles of sandy beaches. The area is home to nearly 29,000 residents – concentrated around the larger town centres of Sechelt, Gibsons Landing, and Pender Harbour. This family-friendly community offers highly rated schools and area residents enjoy an idyllic mix of water and land activities.

This position is for a locum emergency physician accommodating a variety of shifts and beginning as soon as possible. Accommodation and travel remuneration is to be discussed.

Come join a well-supported emergency department at a 32-bed acute care hospital serving the entire Sunshine Coast. The hospital provides acute surgical, medical, and obstetrical inpatient/outpatient services supported by laboratory, diagnostic imaging (including CT), and rehabilitation services. It is also home to a 4-bed critical care unit.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

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

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

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.