Come work as an Acute Care General Surgeon with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Lions Gate Hospital Division of General Surgery is seeking a full-time acute care general surgeon to support the on-call and emergency services in the hospital as part of the Acute Care Surgery (ACS) Service.

The ACS surgeon will be expected to provide call coverage for one week at a time with night-time respite three nights per week. The number of weeks is negotiable, but a minimum commitment of 13 weeks per year will be required. The ACS surgeon is responsible for rounding on all patients admitted through the emergency department daily, provide emergency surgical care to patients and engage in education and teaching on the ward as agreed upon by the group. There is no formal elective OR or endoscopy time associated with this position but there is dedicated emergency time during the day. There is opportunity to travel and provide relief in the communities of Sechelt and Powell River as well. 

The ideal candidate is expected to work collegially and collaboratively within the group. Preference will be given to candidates who have done either a formal fellowship in Acute Care Surgery (ACS) or have a demonstrated track record and commitment to ACS.

Lions Gate Hospital is a recognized Level 3 trauma centre and a key acute care provider for a population exceeding 270,000 residents across the North Shore and Sea-to-Sky Country. We are rapidly expanding with the upcoming new Medical and Surgical Centre, which will further establish LGH as a specialized regional facility. There is a closed ICU, full anesthesia support, interventional radiology and supporting surgical specialties including plastics and urology on site. Our new facilities, including the Paul Myers Tower with 108 private patient rooms and eight new operating rooms, ensure we remain at the forefront of healthcare delivery in the VCH region.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Desired
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Desired
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - Mandatory
• Surgical Skills- 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

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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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