Come work as a Obstetrics/Gynaecology Physician 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 delivered within a clinic setting equipped with necessary support infrastructure, including a dedicated Medical Office Assistant and access to an Electronic Medical Records system. Elective gynecology surgeries will be performed at Squamish General Hospital. OR time at Lions Gate Hospital will be available for complex cases, with the specific allocation to be negotiated.

In the Sea to Sky corridor, a dedicated group of maternity providers, including family practitioners and midwives, provide low risk obstetrical care. The successful candidate for this position will provide specialist consultant services to support this maternity program and provide leadership in local perinatal initiatives. 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.

The successful candidate will be expected to apply for and hold a clinical appointment with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of British Columbia. As a clinical faculty member, the successful candidate will be expected to involve learners in clinical activity and participate in program development and student evaluation. 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.

Squamish residents are privileged to live less than an hour from Whistler’s world-renowned downhill ski & snowboard terrain, and the Callaghan Valley Cross Country Ski area. Outside of ski season, mountain bike terrain of all kinds is easily accessible, while those who prefer climbing, hiking, kayaking, kiteboarding, sailing or paddle boarding, can easily stay entertained.

Consider all that a practice in the Sea to Sky corridor has to offer, whether for work or for play!

Please include with your application a cover letter, CV and any other relevant documents for review.

Qualifications
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- Desired
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - Mandatory
• Obstetric Experience- Mandatory
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL)- Desired
• Surgical Skills- Mandatory

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.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.


Qualifications:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Desired); Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Full); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory); Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) (Mandatory); Obstetric (Mandatory); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) (Desired); Surgical (Mandatory)