Emergency Physician

Job Summary

Job Title : Emergency Physician

Work Site :

qathet General Hospital

Status : Full-Time

Start Date : As Soon As Possible

Compensation Type :

Alternative Payment Arrangement

Come work as an Emergency Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

We are seeking full-time Emergency Physicians to join our team. Live your dream in vibrant small-town BC! Practice Emergency Medicine at an exemplary hospital in Powell River British Columbiaa diverse and dynamic oceanside community of approximately 22000 people where sunsets and whale watching are right at your doorstep. Whether youre a passionate mountain biker avid sailor or a part-time artist or musician the qathet regional district offers an unparalleled lifestyle. Looking for an ideal place to raise a family Our community boasts a diverse selection of quality schools a recreation complex featuring two ice rinks a swimming pool and a live performance theatre.

This position requires an Emergency Physician to work a variety of shifts. Come join a dedicated cohort in a well-supported emergency department. Youll collaborate with specialists in Internal Medicine General Surgery Radiology OBGYN Psychiatry and Ophthalmology and embrace the many rewards of a small-town lifestyle. Emergency Physicians require current certification in ACLS ATLS PALS or NRP.

We operate as four shifts per day one of which is double-coverage during the busiest daytime hours. Exact shifts / hours may vary based on department need.

Diversity equity and inclusion are essential to delivering exceptional care and building a great place to work. At VCH we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff and medical staff both current and prospective have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce we are seeking candidates who will contribute to a caring and inclusive culture. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. and people with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education Licensing & Experience :

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Emergency Medicine - Desired
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) - Mandatory

Closing Statement

Interested in applying Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor : or click Apply Now.

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.

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 Canadas Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Occupational Health Experience,Basic Life Support,Primary Care Experience,Suturing,Computer Literacy,Pharmacy Residency,Spinal Tap Experience,Nursing,Gastric Lavage,Epic,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1