Come work as an Infectious Disease Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Division of Infectious Diseases at Lions Gate Hospital is looking for Infectious Diseases physicians and graduating fellows to join our group as temporary (locum) members. Physicians must be RCPSC board certified or board eligible and eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.

We service the Coastal Community of Care including the North Shore, Sunshine Coast and Sea to Sky corridor, seeing a diverse patient population including urban, rural and remote. Our hospital sees about 73,000 patients/year and the Division is responsible for assisting the other seven hospitals in the Coastal Community. LGH is a level 3 trauma center, and is affiliated with the UBC Department of Medicine, providing teaching to medical students and residents. The responsibilities include antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), Infection prevention and control (IPAC), outpatient antibiotic therapy (OPAT), inpatient and outpatient consults including viral hepatitis and HIV and wound care programs. No night or weekend call. We have a cohesive group of physicians who are dedicated to continuing education and involved in clinical research with a dedicated research coordinator. We also have regular Division of Infectious Diseases grand rounds, tropical medicine rounds and Journal Club.

We are looking for hard working and collegial applicants willing to innovate, co-create and support our Infectious Diseases service delivery through the Coastal Community of Care.
Our group has excellent relationships with our consultants, as well as enthusiastic, dedicated nurses and antimicrobial pharmacists.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory

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

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. 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

Equity, diversity, 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.



Qualifications:
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Full); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory); Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) (Mandatory)