Infectious Disease Physician

6 days ago


Richmond, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Job Title:

Infectious Disease Physician

Work Site:

Richmond Hospital

Status:

Permanent, 0.5 FTE

Start Date:

July 01, 205

Compensation Type:

Fee-for-Service (FFS)

 

Come work as an Infectious Disease Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

The Department of Medicine, Infectious Disease at Vancouver Coastal Health - Richmond Hospital seeks an FRCPC certified Infectious Disease Specialist (0.5 FTE) to join our team in July 2025.

 

We are looking for interested Infectious Disease Specialist to join our division of 2 as permanent member with a long-term view. The role’s responsibilities include providing inpatient consultations to other department and units, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C related services at our Gilwest Clinic, coverage at outpatient parenteral therapy program (OPAT), managing the local antibiotic stewardship program, as well as outpatient Infectious Diseases clinic and other general infectious disease related services at the hospital.

 

Both experienced physicians, new and soon to be, Canadian graduates are invited to apply. Applicants are encouraged to consider Locum opportunities as well at our site in the next 3-4 months. This position will remain open until filled.

 

The hospital is over 225 beds, sees over 50,000 emergency room patients per year and runs seven acute operating rooms daily as well as a minor procedure room, a busy rehab clinic and an ambulatory procedure centre. The medical community is collegial and supportive with excellent relationships between departments as well as between community family physicians and specialists. Due to its proximity to the Vancouver airport, the hospital also provides services to visitors traveling to and from YVR.

 

Richmond is located on Lulu Island at the mouth of the Fraser River, and also encompasses adjacent Sea Island and some smaller uninhabited islets to the north and south. 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. It is the fourth largest city in BC and encompasses diverse neighbourhoods from historic Steveston to the agricultural land reserves. The population of 218,000 is one of the most ethnically diverse in Canada.

 

Richmond is the fourth most populous and fast growing municipalities in Metro Vancouver. To meet the growing demand for healthcare services, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is ensuring we plan for the future. Richmond Hospital is undergoing plans for a campus wide expansion and renewal. As announced on July 2020 by the Premier and Minster of Health, the aims is to build a new acute care tower. Incorporating modernized healthcare design principles, the new facility provide increased inpatient care beds, perioperative services, medical imaging and emergency services to support quality patient care and staff wellness and safety. Detailed planning is currently underway with a project completion target of 2028.

 

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 in 2024.

 

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


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