Associate dentist Jobs in Abbotsford, BC

General Dentist

Regular Part-Time (One day per week – Thursdays with possible increase of an additional day on a Tuesday)

BC Cancer – Abbotsford Cancer Centre

Abbotsford, BC

BC Cancer is seeking applications for a Dentist to work one day a week in the Oral Oncology / Dentistry clinic at the Abbotsford Centre.

The Abbotsford Cancer Centre, located in Abbotsford, BC, offers a full range of services in Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Hematology, Oral Oncology, Palliative care and support services such as Nutrition, Clinical Trials and Patient and Family Counseling. As a dentist at the Abbotsford Cancer Centre, you will be a member of an interdisciplinary team made up of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other professionals who are passionate about providing health care to Oncology Patients.

Candidates must have a strong interest in oral oncology and strong dental skillset. Candidate should have strong skills in management and care of the medically compromised patient. Also, previous clinical experience with the management and treatment of Head and Neck Cancer patients and experience is preferrable.

What you’ll do

• Assess cancer patients with dental / oral pain
• Direct patient care of post-cancer treatment patients, and
• Resident didactic teaching and clinical supervision

Qualifications

To apply, please send a letter expressing your interest along with your curriculum vitae to :

Suzanne Carlisle

Department Head, Oral Oncology / Dentistry Surrey & Abbotsford

BC Cancer,

Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the positions will remain open until it is filled .

What we do

provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

() plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include : Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

BC Cancer ( ) is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, which include prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford and Prince George, along with two research centres that conduct research into the causes and cures for cancer.

BC Cancer is part of the  Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC.  PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include : Respect people

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity and diversity and hires on the basis of merit.We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

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