General Surgical Oncologist

Join to apply for the General Surgical Oncologist role at Vancouver Coastal HealthContinue with Google Continue with Google3 months ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the General Surgical Oncologist role at Vancouver Coastal HealthGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job TitleGeneral Surgical OncologistWork SiteVancouver General HospitalStatusLocumStart DateTo be mutually agreed uponCompensation TypeFee-for-ServiceCome work as a General Surgical Oncologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)The Division of General Surgery at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a full-time one-year locum position in Surgical Oncology, with a focus on general surgical oncology. The dates are flexible and could start between July 1-Sept 30, 2024 and end Mar 30-Jun 30, 2025.The Division of General Surgery at the University of British Columbia maintains a clinical practice at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and the University of British Columbia Hospital (UBCH). The division currently includes 22 general surgeons with areas of expertise in trauma, surgical oncology, hepatobiliary and transplant surgery.Clinical responsibilities will include directing care and surgical management of patients with pre-malignant and malignant disease. Training and experience in all areas of surgical oncology are required and sup-specialty skills are appreciated, but not essential. Work performed will include but is not limited to assessment of patients in clinic and in the hospital, developing multidisciplinary management plans and performing surgery on appropriate candidates. Participation in regular multidisciplinary tumor conferences is required. Participation in the Acute Care Surgery service at VGH will be considered depending on the applicant’s skill set and experience.Academic productivity is encouraged, but not expected. Research support is available in the form of a research coordinator, statistician and co-op students. The candidate will participate in training and supervision of medical students, general surgery residents and surgical oncology fellows.The candidate will be expected to have completed a residency program in general surgery and fellowship in surgical oncology. They will be eligible for licensure in the province of British Columbia.Please submit applications including CV, cover letter and names of 3 references.Education, Licensing, & ExperienceAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- DesiredAdvanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)- DesiredCurrent College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- MandatoryCanadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)-MandatoryFellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)- MandatorySurgical Skills- MandatoryInterested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, 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.Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAt 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 in 2024.Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vancouver Coastal Health by 2xGet notified about new Surgical Oncologist jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr