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

Provincial Health Services Authority; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Provincial Health Services Authority is hiring a part-time physician for Pain & Symptom Management/Palliative Care in Abbotsford. Applicants must be licensed physicians with expertise in palliative care and experience in patient management. The role emphasizes continuity of care and involves communication with various health service providers.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to diversity and social responsibility in reconciliation efforts. Applications are open and should be directed to Shelley Dutchin at BC Cancer.

Qualifications

• Fully licensed physician meeting provincial College requirements.
• Certificate of Added Competency in Palliative Care required.
• Experience in oncological management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of palliative care through effective communication.
• Provide consultation to BC Cancer care teams.
• Support research in palliative and supportive care.

Skills

Palliative Care

Clinical Communication

Education and Research

Oncological Management

Education

Fully licensed physician

Certificate of Added Competency in Palliative Care

Job description

Physicians – Pain & Symptom Management/Palliative Care (Part-Time)

BC Cancer – Abbotsford

Role Summary

In this part‑time position you will participate in the clinical, educational and research activities of the Pain and Symptom Management/Palliative Care (PSMPC) team. Your role involves addressing the palliative care needs of ambulant cancer patients, integrating oncological management and ensuring continuity of care through effective communication and transfers back to community‑level physicians, home care and palliative services.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a coordinated approach and ensure continuity of palliative care support through communication and transfers.
• Provide consultation and education to BC Cancer 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.
• Enhance awareness and provide public and provider education on palliative care and symptom management for oncology patients.
• Integrate palliative care activities with oncological management including survivorship care.

Qualifications

• Fully licensed physician meeting provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons requirements, as well as the Medical Advisory Committee of the BC Cancer Agency and local hospital requirements.
• Certificate of Added Competency in Palliative Care (CAC) for CCFP background; Palliative Medicine Subspecialty Accreditation or equivalent training and experience for Royal College background.

Commitment and Diversity

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of reconciliation in Canada as per the Truth‑Reconciliation Commission (2015) and the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting Indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety, anti‑racism and related reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
• Supportive of employment equity and diversity, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals including visible minorities, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities and all genders and sexual orientations.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted in confidence to Shelley Dutchin, BC Cancer Physician Recruitment Advisor ([e-mail]).

Posting Status

Job is currently open; no indication of closure.