Come work as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Richmond Hospital OB/GYN team is looking to hire TWO full-time (flexible to consider part time) general OB/GYN providers to start immediately. We are a dynamic and collegial group. We value diversity and work with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, midwives, and nursing staff.

Richmond hospital is a community academic teaching hospital and serves as a core 3rd year clerkship site for UBC Faculty of Medicine and community gynecology and elective site for senior residents from UBC OBGYN Residency Program. Applicants must have an interest in medical education. Participation in department administration and quality review is expected. Strong communication skills and a commitment to a Respectful Workplace and supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is health care are required.

RGH is a 240-bed community hospital offering general OB/GYN services. We deliver 1500-2000 babies per year through primary OB services and by consultative care to FP-OB and midwifery care providers. Successful full-time candidates would be expected to take call (8-10 12-hour shifts per month). Providers have access to the OR for surgical gynecologic care. Outpatient office work is at the applicant’s discretion - there are opportunities to set up new office space or join existing offices.

Richmond It is the fourth largest city in BC. The population of 226,000 is one of the most ethnically diverse in Canada. It is centrally located on Canada's West Coast, in Metro Vancouver and we acknowledge its location is on the unceded and traditional homelands of the Coast Salish peoples. The city is 20 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, 25 minutes from the US border and it is the location of Metro Vancouver's international airport.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - Mandatory
• Obstetric Experience - Mandatory
• Surgical Skills in Gynecology - Mandatory
• Up to date certification of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Up to date certification in Fetal Health Surveillance

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong skills in minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures are required.
• Interest in urogynecology procedures is an asset.

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

Please note that a resume and coverletter 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.

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