Pediatrics

HealthMatch BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Vancouver is seeking a Physician Clinical Associate for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The role involves direct clinical care for critically ill children, teamwork, and mentoring healthcare professionals. Candidates should have a medical degree, BC licensure, and experience in Pediatric ICU.

Qualifications

• At least six months of Pediatric ICU experience.
• Experience in transport medicine.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical care of critically ill children.
• Support families and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide advanced support including Extra-Corporeal Life Support.

Skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Medical degree from an LCME-accredited school

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 operates specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research through the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and in partnership with the University of British Columbia.

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

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada’s third largest university, ranked among the top 40 globally. Located in Vancouver, UBC is research-intensive and contributes approximately $4 billion to the provincial economy.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 28-bed, state-of-the-art unit within the Teck Acute Care Centre, including an active cardiac program with ECMO and neurosurgical intensive care, with over 1200 admissions annually. As a critical care specialist, your primary responsibility will be direct clinical care of critically ill children, supporting their families, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. You will provide advanced support including Extra-Corporeal Life Support, and participate in outreach critical care advice within the Emergency Department, inpatient wards, and facilitate inter-hospital transfers, requiring experience in transport medicine.

You will promote teamwork and collaboration, uphold a respectful workplace, and may mentor students, residents, and other healthcare professionals in the ICU.

The ideal candidate will hold a medical degree from an LCME-accredited school, current licensure in British Columbia, with at least six months of Pediatric ICU experience and transport medicine expertise. Additional subspecialty training in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesia, or Pediatric Emergency Medicine is advantageous.

Qualified candidates should send their CV and the contact details of four referees to: Health Match BC.

Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Start date: as soon as possible.

UBC and BCCH are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

PHSA is dedicated to eradicating Indigenous-specific racism, supporting Indigenous recruitment, and dismantling healthcare barriers, aligning with national and provincial commitments such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, UNDRIP, and others.

Vancouver, located in southwestern BC, is a vibrant, multicultural city known for its natural beauty, recreational activities, and quality of life, making it an ideal place to live and work.