Come work as General Internal Medicine Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Lions Gate Hospital is currently looking for a locum to cover an upcoming maternity leave with the potential to subsequently join the group as a full member. 

North Vancouver is a lively and growing city conveniently located just across the water from downtown Vancouver, nestled in the North Shore mountains.  Recently named the Most Livable City in Canada by the Globe and Mail, there are endless activities too enjoy, restaurants to sample and cultural events to experience.

We are currently a friendly and collegial group of 12 full time GIMs and run a full-service Internal Medicine practice with subspecialty support from GI, Respiratory, Cardiology, ID and Medical Oncology with a closed HAU/ICU (by Intensivists).  We have a full complement of surgical specialties including Orthopedics, OB/Gyne, Plastics and Neurosurgery.

We are a large suburban hospital and provider care to a wide variety of patients. We provide excellent continuity of care by admitting and following our own patients, minimizing handover.  We typically work for 2-3 weeks at a time on site and then have the remainder of the time to do outpatient work, outreach work (in communities such as Smithers, Penticton and Whitehorse) or vacation (our schedule is available/predictable far in advance to allow proper planning).  We are a teaching site for UBC and have a robust Perioperative service, several rapid access clinics and a well-run outpatient practice that interested physicians could seamlessly join. 

The successful candidate should have strong interest in both inpatient and ambulatory care of general internal medicine patients.  Equal preference will be given to those with 4 year and 5 year GIM training. Competitive candidates will possess outstanding clinical, communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills that enable them to work collaboratively with other physicians, learners, hospital staff and administrators. Applicants must be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of British Columbia. The successful candidate must hold MD qualifications.

LGH is also in the process of expansion with a brand new tower opening in the coming months.  It is an ideal spot to practice if you are interested in a community-feel that is close to all the amenities of the city.  There is opportunity to see a wide range of pathology while still having help just minutes away. 

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - 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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