Physician – Pain & Symptom Management / Palliative Care - BC Cancer - Abbotsford

PHSA; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

BC Cancer in Abbotsford seeks a regular part-time physician focused on palliative care, facilitating comprehensive cancer services and education. This role involves addressing the needs of cancer patients and supporting community-level coordination, essential for enhancing quality of life during treatment. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, as the PHSA values equity and merit in hiring.

Qualifications

• Fully licensed physician with requirements met from provincial College of Physicians.
• Experience in consultation and education roles with oncology and palliative care.
• Preferred qualifications include CCFP with added competency or Royal College equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Address palliative care needs of cancer patients and ensure care continuity.
• Facilitate education and support for other care teams and community providers.
• Engage in research related to palliative and supportive care.

Skills

Palliative Care

Oncological Management

Consultation

Research

Education

Education

CCFP background preferred

Palliative Medicine Subspecialty Accreditation

Job description

BC Cancer – Abbotsford

Regular Part-time FTE)

Abbotsford, British Columbia

BC Cancer (BCC) is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, which include prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford and Prince George, along with two research centres that conduct research into the causes and cures for cancer.

BCC is an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include : Respect people

• Cultivate partnerships
• Serve with purpose.

In this FTE position, you will participate in the clinical, educational and research activities of the PSMPC Team in Abbotsford. This engaging role involves addressing the palliative care needs of ambulant cancer patients, integrated with oncological management, including those in the survivorship context. You will be accountable for facilitating a coordinated approach and ensuring continuity of palliative care support through effective communication and transfers back to community-level physicians, home care / palliative care services, etc. You will provide consultation and education to other BCC care teams and community-based care providers as required, support and engage in research and education interests in the area of palliative and supportive care. Enhancing awareness and providing public and provider education on palliative care and symptom management for oncology patients rounds out your mandate.

As a fully licensed physician, you meet the requirements of the provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons as well as those of Medical Advisory Committee of the BC Cancer andAbbotsford Regional Hospital.

Applicants from a CCFP background are preferred to have Certificate of Added Competency in Palliative Care (CAC); for applicants with a Royal College background, to have Palliative Medicine Subspecialty Accreditation or equivalent training and experience.

The position will be open until filled.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Julia Ridley, Provincial Medical leader, Pain and Symptom Management / Palliative Care, BC Cancer

Applications should be submitted in confidence to :

Adeline Chan

For more information about BC Cancer, please visit the website at :

The PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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