Physician Clinical Associate, PICU - BC Children's Hospital & UBC

Provincial Health Services Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Clinical Associate for their Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. In this vital role, you will deliver exceptional clinical care to critically ill children, support their families, and work alongside a multidisciplinary team. Your expertise in transport medicine and commitment to teamwork will be essential as you manage complex cases and provide outreach critical care advice. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading acute care facility committed to research and education. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• At least six months of PICU experience is required.
• Subspecialty training in Pediatric Critical Care, Anesthesia, or Emergency Medicine is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care for critically ill children in PICU.
• Assist with inter-hospital transfers and coordinate transport logistics.

Skills

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience

Transport medicine experience

Teamwork and mentorship

Education

Medical degree from an LCME-accredited school

Current BC licensure

Job description

Physician Clinical Associate, PICU - BC Children's Hospital & UBC

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Location: Vancouver, BC

Institution: University of British Columbia

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most acutely ill and injured children in the province and offers developmental and rehabilitation services. It is a leading acute care teaching facility engaged in research through the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and in partnership with UBC. BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which manages specialty healthcare services across BC.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 28-bed, state-of-the-art unit within the Teck Acute Care Centre, handling over 1200 admissions annually. As a critical care team member, your primary responsibility will be direct clinical care of critically ill children, supporting their families, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You will provide advanced support including ECMO and support for conditions such as congenital heart disease and organ transplants.

Additional duties include providing outreach critical care advice within the Emergency Department and inpatient wards, assisting with inter-hospital transfers, and coordinating transport logistics—experience in transport medicine is essential.

The successful candidate will promote teamwork, mentorship, and a respectful workplace. Requirements include a medical degree from an LCME-accredited school, current BC licensure, at least six months of PICU experience, and experience in transport medicine. Subspecialty training in Pediatric Critical Care, Anesthesia, or Emergency Medicine is an asset.

Qualified candidates should submit their CV and references to:

Dr. Peter Skippen
Head, Division of Critical Care
BC Children’s Hospital
Email: [e-mail]

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

UBC and BCCH are committed to employment equity and encourage diverse applicants, including Indigenous persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and others. Priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

PHSA aims to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and supports Indigenous recruitment and employment initiatives. Contact [e-mail] for support or more information.