Anesthesiology

Overview

Role and Facility Information
Come work as a Staff Anesthesiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care at Vancouver Acute is searching for a full-time Anesthesiologist to join our team. With over 70 members, we are one of the largest anesthesia departments in Canada and provide all anesthesia care at Vancouver Acute’s two acute care hospitals, Vancouver General Hospital and University of British Columbia Hospital.

Members of the department are involved in all aspects of adult anesthesia sub-specialty care including perioperative medicine, intraoperative anesthesia care, critical care and pain management in an academic and qua ternary care setting. Vancouver Acute is British Columbia’s provincial referral centre for a large number of surgical programs including; neurosurgery, cardiac surgery (including major aortic reconstruction), thoracic surgery, spine surgery, transplant surgery (liver, lung, kidney and pancreas), complex urological, gynecological and general oncology surgery, complex joint reconstruction and robotic surgery.

Vancouver General Hospital is also a level 1 trauma centre. Vancouver Acute is a core academic site of the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of British Columbia. We are actively involved in Quality Improvement, Research and Education of medical students, residents and sub-specialty fellows. Apply today to join our team!

• Provide anesthesia care across a range of subspecialties in an academic and qua ternary care setting, including perioperative medicine, intraoperative anesthesia, critical care and pain management.
• Deliver anesthesia services at Vancouver General Hospital and University of British Columbia Hospital as part of a large departmental team.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research, and education initiatives for medical students, residents, and subspecialty fellows.

• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Completed applicable sub-specialty fellowship training.
• Current clinical expertise in a tertiary healthcare setting.
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Anaesthesia experience – Mandatory
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Mandatory
• Resume required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 26, 2021, all employees and medical staff working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. 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

• Compensation Type:
  Alternative Payment Arrangement
• Estimated Remuneration:
  To be determined
• Physician Overhead:
  To be determined
• Billing Split:
  Not applicable
• Vacation Leave:
  To be determined

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Vancouver Coastal Health is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.