Pediatrician

Fraser Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health is seeking a qualified pediatrician to join their medical staff at Royal Columbian Hospital. The role involves providing urgent pediatric services and establishing a practice in the area, with opportunities for collaboration and education.

Qualifications

• Eligible for CMPA and CPSBC.
• Eligible for FRCPC.
• Must have NRP and PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent pediatric services at Royal Columbian Hospital.
• Establish a practice in the area.
• Participate in UBC medical education program.

Skills

CMPA

CPSBC Eligible

FRCPC Eligible

NRP

PALS certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Fraser Health Authority (FHA), British Columbia's and Canada's largest and fastest growing health authority, serving a population of 1.7 million, is seeking a qualified 0.5 FTE pediatrician to join the medical staff at the Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) providing urgent pediatric services.

We are a collegial group working closely with Obstetricians and Emergency personnel. The hospital has approximately 3,100 births per year and a Level 3 nursery. Our pediatrician group works from 08:00 to 17:00.

The successful applicant will be expected to establish a practice in the area, with opportunities to participate in FHA subspecialty clinics. We collaborate with surrounding hospitals to ensure children and youth in nearby areas have access to pediatric inpatient services. We have developed seamless local and provincial partnerships with the pediatric tertiary referral centre at BC Children’s Hospital and other local hospitals. Due to rapid population growth and family housing development, ongoing recruitment and service expansion are planned.

As a member of the Fraser Health medical staff, you will participate in the University of British Columbia (UBC) medical education program and are expected to apply for a clinical faculty appointment in the Division of Pediatrics, UBC.

Anticipated Start

June 1, 2025, or as soon as the applicant is available.

Compensation

Fee for Service, MOCAP - On Call Payments.

Qualifications

• CMPA, CPSBC Eligible
• FRCPC Eligible
• NRP, PALS certification

Location

Royal Columbian Hospital

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the primary health care provider for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. It is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

Our focus is on people—those we care for and those who care for them. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by over 48,000 staff, medical staff, and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value workforce diversity. We strive to create an environment of respect, caring, and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aim to ensure all individuals are treated equitably, inclusively, and in a culturally safe manner.

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