Locum General Surgeon

Vancouver Coastal Health; Powell River; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Locum General Surgeon in a picturesque community. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive surgical group, providing comprehensive surgical services in a beautiful coastal setting. Enjoy a balanced schedule with flexibility for personal time, while engaging in teaching opportunities with surgical residents. Embrace a lifestyle enriched by outdoor activities and community involvement, all while making a significant impact on patient care. If you are passionate about surgery and seeking a fulfilling career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have surgical skills and relevant medical qualifications.
• ACLS and ATLS certifications are desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-service general surgery including endoscopy and office procedures.
• Collaborate with a team of surgeons and support residents.

Skills

Surgical Skills

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Education

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

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Locum General Surgeon

Work Site: qathet General Hospital

Status: Full-Time

Start Date: September 1, 2025

Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service

Come work as a General Surgeon with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

We are looking for a locum general surgeon to provide maternity leave on our team in Powell River, with opportunity to join the group. Situated in the North Sunshine Coast, with a surrounding population of approximately 25,000, the town is a popular summer tourist destination known for its natural beauty, vibrant festivals (such as PRISMA and Kathaumix), and a growing food scene. With 32 lakes and innumerable rivers in the immediate surrounds, life in the community is maximized by spending time in the outdoors. Residents and visitors alike enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, climbing, fishing, and foraging in the varied natural landscapes that surround us.

qathet General Hospital is a 33-bed hospital with a wonderful group of primary care physicians and specialists including obstetrics, ophthalmology, internal medicine, GP anesthesia and GP/IM, and oncology. We provide full service general surgery including endoscopy surgical services. This locum opportunity is to join a team of 2 other surgeons with a well-established office and 3 lovely and experienced MOAs. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about general surgery, looking for a broad surgical practice in a supportive surgical group and welcoming community setting.

The work balance comprises office, endoscopy, ambulatory, and operating room procedures. Our schedule is currently arranged in 6-week cycles with 4 weeks on and 2 weeks without call or scheduled hospital based work. During on-call weeks, there is an average of 2 days of endoscopy, 1 half day of ambulatory, and 1 full OR day alongside clinic each week. Calls are divided in 1-week increments from Monday to the following Sunday. The schedule is collaboratively developed annually among the three surgeons and offers flexibility to accommodate vacations and other important dates. Additionally, we have good locum support over key holidays and other periods that will continue. Our general surgery practice also hosts 1-2 general surgery residents each year, providing opportunities for teaching and mentorship.

Job posting is for a position covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination order and selected applicant(s) must comply with the requirements of the order.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Desired
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Desired
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - Mandatory
• Surgical Skills - Mandatory

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.