Physician Clinical Associate - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) - BC Children's Hospital - [...]

White Spot; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) is seeking a Physician Clinical Associate for its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Vancouver, BC. This role involves direct clinical care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to critically ill children. Candidates require a medical degree, BC licensure, and experience in pediatric ICU care.

Qualifications

• Current BC licensure required.
• Experience in pediatric ICU and transport medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care for critically ill children.
• Support inter-hospital patient transfers and provide outreach critical care advice.
• Participate in training of healthcare professionals and students.

Skills

Pediatric ICU experience

Transport medicine expertise

Education

Medical degree from an LCME-accredited school

Subspecialty training in Pediatric Critical Care, Anesthesia, or Emergency Medicine

Job description

Physician Clinical Associate

2 Regular Full-Time Positions

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

BC Children's Hospital

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, BC

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) cares for the most acutely ill and injured children and young people in the province, providing developmental and rehabilitation services across BC. BCCH is a leading acute care teaching hospital, operating specialized health programs, and conducting research through the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, in partnership with the University of British Columbia.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which manages specialty and province-wide health 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, recognized globally for its research and academic excellence. Located mainly in Vancouver, UBC significantly contributes to the provincial economy.

The PICU is a state-of-the-art 28-bed unit within the Teck Acute Care Centre, with over 1200 admissions annually. It offers advanced critical care, including ECMO and neurosurgical intensive care, for children with complex medical and surgical conditions such as congenital heart disease and organ transplants.

The role involves direct clinical care of critically ill children, supporting their families, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include providing outreach critical care advice, supporting inter-hospital patient transfers, and participating in the training of healthcare professionals and students.

Qualifications include a medical degree from an LCME-accredited school, current BC licensure, pediatric ICU experience, and transport medicine expertise. Additional subspecialty training in Pediatric Critical Care, Anesthesia, or Emergency Medicine is advantageous.

Qualified candidates should send their CV and contact details for four referees to Dr. Peter Skippen at [e-mail]. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. The start date is as soon as possible.

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

What We Do

BC Children's Hospital provides specialized care for critically ill children and youth across BC. PHSA oversees health services to ensure equitable, cost-effective care. Our values include Respect, Compassion, Innovation, Equity, and Courage.

We are dedicated to anti-racism and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and culturally safe environment. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and support Indigenous recruitment and employment initiatives, including engagement with the Sanya'k'ula Team for Indigenous applicants.