Surgical Assistant

Vancouver Coastal Health; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Surgical Assistant at Richmond Hospital. This full-time role involves supporting emergency surgeries and may include elective surgeries. Ideal candidates will have the necessary medical registrations and surgical skills. Enjoy a vibrant community and career growth opportunities with Vancouver Coastal Health.

Benefits

Career growth with training and leadership development

Wellness supports, including counselling and critical incident services

Recognition programs

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Mandatory CPSBC registration and CMPA membership required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in emergency surgeries and on-call rota.
• Join the Emergency Slate On Call Group for Surgical Assistants.

Skills

Surgical skills

Education

Current College of Physicians of BC registration

Canadian Medical Protective Association membership

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title:

Surgical Assistant

Work Site:

Richmond Hospital

Status:

Full-Time

Start Date:

June 2, 2025

Compensation Type:

Combination

Come work as a Surgical Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Opportunity to join the RHS On-call Surgical Assistant roster for emergency surgeries at Richmond Hospital.

Richmond Hospital is a fully accredited, 228-bed acute care facility serving a local population of 200,000, with an additional catchment area of nearly 120,000. The hospital focuses on meeting the needs of its community and is seeking Physicians interested in Surgical Assistance in the Operating Room to support emergency services. The successful candidate will join the Emergency Slate On Call Group for Surgical Assistants within the Department of Family Medicine or Surgery (if not a family physician) and will participate in a call rota. There may also be future opportunities for elective scheduled surgeries.

Qualified candidates must meet minimum call demands and participate in orientation, shadowing a current on-call surgical assistant or designate during onboarding.

Richmond is a unique island city on the Pacific Coast of British Columbia, close to Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport, and the U.S. border. It offers a blend of urban and rural environments, sunny weather, and scenic riverside walking paths, making it a great place to live, work, and play.

Qualifications

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) registration - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) membership - Mandatory
• Surgical skills - Preferred

Application Process

Interested? Contact Ben Murphy, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor, at [e-mail] or click “Apply Now.” A resume and cover letter are required.

All new hires must report past vaccinations or infections as part of the onboarding process, per Ministry of Health policy.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

VCH is a leader in healthcare, research, and education, serving over one million BC residents. We foster innovation, teamwork, and community engagement. Benefits include:

• Career growth with training and leadership development
• Wellness supports, including counselling and critical incident services
• Recognition programs
• Exclusive staff discounts

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds. VCH was named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.