Role and Facility Information

Come work as a Physician (Obstetrics/Gynaecology) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

An exciting opportunity is available to join the perinatal service in beautiful Squamish, BC. The Department of OBGYN is currently recruiting for two full-time permanent OBGYN physicians to work in the community of Squamish, within the Sea to Sky corridor. Outpatient services will be provided in a clinic space that has supports in place including MOA and EMR. There is access to surgical time at Squamish General Hospital for elective gynecology surgery.

In the Sea to Sky corridor, a dedicated group of maternity providers, including family practitioners and midwives, provide low risk obstetrical care. On call will include coverage for obstetrical services in Squamish and gynecology and early obstetrical consults for the Sea to Sky emergency rooms and urgent care centres. The successful candidate will need to be in Squamish when on call. Further details on the On Call requirements will be discussed at the interview.

Squamish Hospital currently has almost 400 births/year with the potential for growth in this expanding community. Patients with obstetrical, medical and/or surgical risk factors will be referred to Lions Gate Hospital for care. In addition, Squamish General Hospital has a Level 2 BC Maternal and Neonatal Tier of service, so cases less than 36 weeks gestational age are referred to other hospitals.

There is also an affiliation and collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Lions Gate Hospital site in North Vancouver, as well as other sites in the Coastal Community of Care, including Sechelt and Powell River. Apply today to join our team!

As a Physician (Obstetrics/Gynaecology) with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Provide specialist consultant services to support the maternity program and provide leadership in local perinatal initiatives.

• Be expected to apply for and hold a clinical appointment with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of British Columbia.

• Be expected to involve learners in clinical activity and participate in program development and student evaluation.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSCBC) – Full

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) – Mandatory

• Obstetric Experience – Mandatory

• Surgical Skills – Mandatory

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Mandatory

• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Desired

• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) – Desired

Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees and medical staff working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

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