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 assisting with emergency surgeries and requires specific medical certifications. Enjoy career growth opportunities, wellness support, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Career growth through employer-paid training

Wellness supports, including counseling

Award-winning recognition programs

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold CPSBC and CMPA certifications.
• Surgical skills are desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with emergency surgeries at Richmond Hospital.
• Participate in call rota and orientation.

Skills

Surgical Skills

Education

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Job description

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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)! This is an opportunity to join the RHS On-call Surgical Assistant roster, assisting with emergency surgeries at Richmond Hospital.

Richmond Hospital is a fully accredited, 228-bed acute care facility serving a population of 200,000, with an additional catchment area of nearly 120,000. The hospital focuses on meeting community needs and is seeking Physicians interested in Surgical Assistance in the Operating Room for 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. Opportunities for elective surgeries may be available in the future.

Qualified individuals must meet call demands, participate in orientation, and shadow current on-call surgical assistants during training.

The city of Richmond is a unique island city located on the Pacific Coast of British Columbia, near downtown Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport, and the U.S. border. It offers a blend of urban and rural environments, sunny weather, and numerous riverside walking paths, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Surgical Skills - Desired

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

As per Ministry of Health policy, all healthcare workers in publicly-funded facilities must report their vaccination and infection history. This information will be collected during onboarding.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

• Career growth through employer-paid training and leadership development
• Wellness supports, including counseling and critical incident services
• Award-winning recognition programs
• Exclusive staff discounts

VCH values diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and those of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

Vancouver Coastal Health was recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care