Pediatrics

HealthMatch BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physician Clinical Associate for their Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This role involves providing exemplary care to critically ill children while promoting teamwork within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to the health and recovery of young patients with complex needs. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in pediatric critical care and transport medicine. Join a vibrant community in a city known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse culture, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

Qualifications

• Current CPSBC License and CMPA Mandatory.
• Experience in Pediatric ICU and transport medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care of critically ill children in PICU.
• Offer outreach critical care advice and facilitate inter-hospital transfers.

Skills

Pediatric ICU experience

Transport medicine

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Medical degree from LCME-accredited school

Certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Job description

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
Full Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory

Role and Facility Information

Physician Clinical Associate
Regular Full-Time
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
BC Children’s Hospital
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province's most acutely ill and injured children and provides developmental and rehabilitation services throughout BC. BCCH also operates specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research in partnership with the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and the University of British Columbia.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA values include: Patients first, Best value, Results matter, Excellence through knowledge, and Open to possibilities.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada's third-largest university, ranked among the top 40 globally, situated mainly in Vancouver, and has an economic impact of $4 billion on the provincial economy.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a state-of-the-art 28-bed unit within the Teck Acute Care Centre, including an active cardiac program with ECMO and neurosurgical intensive care, serving over 1200 admissions annually. As a critical care leader, your primary responsibility will be direct clinical care of critically ill children in PICU and supporting their families. Reporting to the Medical Director and Division Head, you will leverage your clinical experience to provide exemplary care and be a key member of our multidisciplinary team, offering advanced support including Extra-Corporeal Life Support for children with complex conditions such as congenital heart disease and organ transplants.

You will also provide outreach critical care advice within the Emergency Department, inpatient wards, and facilitate inter-hospital transfers in collaboration with our provincial transport system. Experience in transport medicine is essential for this role.

The successful candidate will promote teamwork and collaboration within the critical care team, uphold a respectful workplace policy, and may mentor students, residents, and other healthcare professionals in the ICU.

Qualifications include a medical degree from an LCME-accredited school, current licensure in British Columbia, at least six months of Pediatric ICU experience, and experience in transport medicine. Additional subspecialty training or certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesia, or Pediatric Emergency Medicine is advantageous.

Qualified candidates should submit their CV and contact information for four referees to: Health Match BC. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Start date is as soon as possible.

UBC and BCCH are committed to merit-based hiring and employment equity, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds including visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

PHSA prioritizes eliminating Indigenous-specific racism and welcomes Indigenous applicants and support from the Sanya’k̓ula Team. These initiatives aim to address discrimination, injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples, aligning with legislative and provincial commitments such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, In Plain Sight, BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, UNDRIP, and others.

Vancouver, a vibrant city of two million, is renowned for its mountains, ocean vistas, cultural diversity, and high quality of life. It offers a wide range of recreational activities, cultural venues, and culinary experiences, making it an exceptional place to live and work.