144251 - Paediatrician

Work Location
Lions Gate Hospital - NS
Labour Agreement
Medical Staff
Position Type
Permanent
Job Status
Regular Part-Time
FTE
0.5
Job Category
Physicians

Come work as a Paediatrician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Pediatricians to join our growing team at Lions Gate Hospital (LGH). The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents in both inpatient and outpatient settings. LGH is a Tier 3 pediatric site for VCH- Coastal Community of Care. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the health of our community and work alongside a dedicated team of professionals. The posting is for 0.5 FTE.

This department has a 10-bed paediatric inpatient unit and a 6-bed Level 2 Neonatal ICU (NICU). The department also supports an obstetrical program delivering 1600 babies per year. Pediatrics at LGH treats approximately 1000 patients per year and is a satellite site for medical student and resident training through the Department of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia. Teaching within the context of clinical care is a requirement. The applicant must have experience working in an acute-care setting and expertise in caring for a diverse patient population within a busy community hospital, including Level 2b NICU care (supporting CPAP for 2-3 days). The successful applicant will demonstrate high professional standards, competence, and strong clinical skills. The successful applicant will also be expected to participate in the care of adolescents with eating disorders.

This FFS position will include both inpatient care (pediatrician of the week model, overnight call, neonatal resuscitation, NICU care) and outpatient clinics (pediatric rapid access clinic and asthma clinic).

Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) provides a comprehensive spectrum of acute care services to a broad region encompassing the North Shore, Sea-to-Sky Country, the Sunshine Coast, and Powell River, serving a population exceeding 270,000 residents. Our services include general medicine, emergency and critical care, surgery, orthopaedics, maternity, pediatrics, psychiatry, chemotherapy, cardiac care, diagnostics, nuclear medicine, palliative care, rehabilitation, and neurosurgery.

As a recognized trauma centre, LGH is equipped with 269 acute beds, eight operating rooms, and a wide array of diagnostic services and equipment. Our recently opened Paul Myers Tower enhances our capacity with 108 private patient rooms, eight new operating rooms, and 39 pre- and post-operative spaces, alongside a modern medical reprocessing department and dedicated outpatient clinics. This new tower also incorporates green and cultural spaces to further support patient recovery and well-being.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) - Desired
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Mandatory

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

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.

• 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

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.

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