Palliative Care Physician-Acute

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Palliative Care Physician, where your expertise in palliative and primary care will make a significant impact. This role offers opportunities for both part-time and full-time positions, allowing you to work within a collaborative environment at a leading teaching hospital. You'll engage in specialist consultations, contribute to education and research, and be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional care. With a commitment to innovation and community health, this position provides a fulfilling career path in a supportive atmosphere that values teamwork and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports for employees and families

Award-winning recognition programs

Qualifications

• Full licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia is required.
• Strong palliative and primary care clinical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consultation to generalists and specialists within the hospital.
• Play an active role in education and research.

Skills

Palliative Care Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Full Licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia

Certificate of Added Competence in Palliative Care

Fellowship in the Royal College of Specialists in Palliative Medicine

Job description

Salary

Please refer to the information below for details regarding salary.

Job Summary

Job Title: Palliative Care Physician - Multiple Positions Available

Work Site: Vancouver General Hospital

Status: Part Time, Full Time

Start Date: To be mutually agreed upon.

Compensation Type: Per Physicians Master Agreement Clinical Service Contract

Come work as a Palliative Care Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is recruiting Palliative Care Physician(s) for the Vancouver General Hospital Palliative Care Program.

Vancouver General Hospital is a 1000 bed quaternary teaching hospital associated with the University of British Columbia. The hospital supports several provincial programs including Leukemia Bone Marrow Transplant, Solid Organ Transplants (Liver/Lung), Surgical Oncology, and Renal.

We are seeking qualified palliative care physicians to join our program which comprises a 9-bed tertiary Palliative Care Unit (PCU) and a Consult Service. Current opportunities are for part time (as block-based weeks) or full-time work on the consult service.

As a Palliative Care Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Play an active role in education and research
• Provide specialist consultation to generalists and specialists within the hospital
• Work within the intradisciplinary teams

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Full Licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia
• Certificate of Added Competence in Palliative Care, or an equivalent designation, or
• Fellowship in the Royal College of Specialists in Palliative Medicine

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong palliative and primary care clinical skills
• Good communication skills

Closing Statement

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, 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 the 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.