Obstetrics/Gynecology

Lions Gate Hospital; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join their team. This role involves a 1-in-8 on-call commitment in a high-volume acute-care environment, performing around 1,600 deliveries per year. Candidates must have advanced qualifications and proven experience in obstetrics and gynecology. A prompt start is preferred, with opportunities for medical education involvement.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an acute-care setting.
• Must demonstrate exceptional professional standards.
• Ability to care for diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

• Provide obstetrician/gynecologist services on-call.
• Participate in medical student and resident education.
• Ensure essential patient coverage in a busy environment.

Skills

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Experience in acute-care setting

Expertise in general obstetrics and gynecology

Strong clinical skills

Education

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia License

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada

Tools

Clinical Faculty appointment

Job description

VCHA-8439

Status: Open

Site: Lions Gate Hospital

Site Type: Hospital

Type of Position: Permanent

Date Range: -

Hours of Work: On Call

Role and Facility Information

Come work as a Obstetrician/Gynecologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) is actively recruiting a full-time Obstetrician/Gynecologist. This position offers a negotiable start date, though a prompt start is preferred. To maintain essential patient coverage, this role includes a 1-in-8 on-call commitment. We seek a highly competent professional who excels in general obstetrics and gynecology within a high-volume acute-care environment. Our busy unit performs approximately 1,600 deliveries per year, providing a dynamic and rewarding environment.

The ideal candidate must have prior experience working in an acute-care setting, expertise in caring for a diverse patient population, and must demonstrate exceptional professional standards and strong clinical skills. The Ob/Gyn Department is proudly affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC), where members hold Clinical Faculty appointments and actively engage in medical student and resident education.

Lions Gate Hospital is a recognized trauma centre and a key acute care provider serving a population exceeding 270,000 residents across the North Shore, Sea-to-Sky Country, and beyond. Our comprehensive facilities, including the state-of-the-art Paul Myers Tower with 108 private patient rooms and eight new operating rooms, ensure LGH remains at the forefront of healthcare delivery in the Vancouver Coastal Health region.

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): Desired
• Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA): Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC): Mandatory
• Obstetric: Mandatory
• Surgical: Mandatory

Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type: Clinical Service Contract