Staff Anesthesiologist

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports

Award-winning recognition programs

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a full-time Staff Anesthesiologist to provide anesthesia care in a busy hospital environment. The role involves participation in medical education and quality improvement. Candidates must have relevant fellowship training and licensure in British Columbia, along with ACLS certification. This position offers opportunities for career growth and is committed to equitable practices and diverse teams. Competitive health benefits and development programs are included.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Current clinical expertise in a tertiary healthcare setting.
• Anaesthesia experience is mandatory.
• CMPA - Mandatory
• Anaesthesia experience - Mandatory
• ACLS - Mandatory

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia care at Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital.
• Participate in Quality Improvement, Research, and Education initiatives.
• Potential for staff position after 9–12 months; position starts as locum full-time.

Skills

Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

Completed applicable sub‑specialty fellowship training

Current clinical expertise in a tertiary healthcare setting

Anaesthesia experience

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Education

Completed applicable sub‑specialty fellowship training

Job description

Work Site

Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital

Job Title

Staff Anesthesiologist

Status

Locum - Full Time

Start Date

To be mutually agreed upon

Compensation Type

Alternative Payment Arrangement

Overview

Come work as a Staff Anesthesiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care at Vancouver Acute is searching for a full-time Anesthesiologist to join our team. With over 70 members, we are one of the largest anesthesia departments in Canada and provide all anesthesia care at Vancouver Acute’s two acute care hospitals, Vancouver General Hospital and University of British Columbia Hospital.

Members of the department are involved in all aspects of adult anesthesia sub‑specialty care including perioperative medicine, intraoperative anesthesia care, critical care and pain management in an academic and quaternary care setting. Vancouver Acute is British Columbia’s provincial referral centre for a large number of surgical programs including neurosurgery, cardiac surgery (including major aortic reconstruction), thoracic surgery, spine surgery, transplant surgery (liver, lung, kidney and pancreas), complex urological, gynecological and general oncology surgery, complex joint reconstruction and robotic surgery. Vancouver General Hospital is also a level 1 trauma centre.

Vancouver Acute is a core academic site of the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of British Columbia. We are actively involved in Quality Improvement, Research and Education of medical students, residents and sub‑specialty fellows. Apply today to join our team! The position would initially be a locum position with potential for a staff position after 9‑12 months.

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Completed applicable sub‑specialty fellowship training.
• Current clinical expertise in a tertiary healthcare setting.
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Anaesthesia experience - Mandatory
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory

Application Process

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor at [e-mail] or click “Apply Now.” Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

Vancouver Coastal Health Details

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.