Pediatrics

Overview

The Fraser Health Authority (FHA), British Columbia's and Canada’s largest and fastest growing health authority, serving a population of 1.7 million is seeking a qualified 0.5 FTE pediatrician to join the medical staff at the Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) providing urgent pediatric services.

We are a collegial group who work closely with our Obstetricians, Emergency personnel. There are approximately 3,100 births / year at RCH, and we have a Level 3 nursery. Our pediatrician group works 08 : 00 – 17 : 00.

The successful applicant will be expected to establish a practice in the area, and there is also the opportunity to participate in FHA subspeciality clinics. We work closely with surrounding hospitals, ensuring that children and youth living in the nearby areas have access to pediatric inpatient services. We have worked diligently to develop seamless local and provincial partnerships with the pediatric tertiary referral centre at BC Children’s Hospital and other local hospitals. Rapid population growth with family housing requires ongoing recruitment and service expansions to our program.

Additionally, as a member of the Fraser Health medical staff, you will participate in the University of British Columbia (UBC) medical education program and are expected to apply for a clinical faculty appointment in the Division of Pediatrics, UBC.

Anticipated start – June 1, 2025 or as soon as applicant is available

Responsibilities

Establish a practice in the Fraser Health region; participate in FHA subspeciality clinics; collaborate with surrounding hospitals to ensure access to pediatric inpatient services; contribute to partnerships with the pediatric tertiary referral centre at BC Children’s Hospital; support ongoing recruitment and service expansions to the program.

Education and Faculty

As a member of Saskatchewan? Fraser Health medical staff, you will participate in the University of British Columbia (UBC) medical education program and are expected to apply for a clinical faculty appointment in the Division of Pediatrics, UBC.

Start Date

Anticipated start – June 1, 2025 or as soon as applicant is available

Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type Fee-for-Service

Request Info

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