Come work as an OBGYN with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Richmond Hospital OB/GYN team is looking to hire one full time general OB/GYN provider to start immediately.  We are a dynamic and collegial group and looking for someone to join our excellent team. We value diversity and work with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, midwives, and nursing staff.

Both experienced physicians, new and soon to be Canadian graduates are invited to apply. Applicants are encouraged to consider Locum/Elective opportunities at our site throughout the recruitment process. Chinese language skills are an asset but not mandatory.

The successful candidate should have an interest in General Gynecology and Consultative Obstetrical care for high-risk pregnancy. Strong skills in minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures are required. Interest in urogynecology procedures is an asset.

RGH is a 240 bed community hospital offering general ob/gyn services.  We deliver 1500-2000 babies per year through primary OB services and also by consultative care to FP-OB and midwifery care providers.  Successful full-time candidates would be expected to take call (4x24hr or 8x12hyr on call shift equivalent 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 Hospital is also community academic teaching hospital and serves as a core 3rd year clerkship site for UBC Faculty of Medicine and elective site for senior residents from UBC OBGYN Residency Program. Applicants must have an interest in or additional training 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.

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. Neighbouring communities are Vancouver and Burnaby to the north, New Westminster to the east, and Delta to the south. The Strait of Georgia forms its western border.

On-Call Hours 1:10, (equivalent of 2-3PT/4-5FT x 24 hrs shifts per month) with more possible upon interest and coverage needs. Option to split shifts in 12-hour blocks.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - Mandatory
• Obstetric Experience - Mandatory
• Surgical Skills - Mandatory

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Surgical Skills in Gynecology
• Up to date certification of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Up to date certification in Fetal Health Surveillance

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 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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.