Critical Care Medicine Physician, LGH

Job Title:

Critical Care Medicine Physician

Work Site:

Lions Gate Hospital

Status:

Permanent Full-Time

Start Date:

March 1, 2026

Compensation Type:

Clinical Service Contract

Come work as a Critical Care Medicine Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a dedicated and highly skilled Critical Care Physician at Lions Gate Hospital (LGH), the regional hospital and referral centre for the North Vancouver and Coastal Community of Care.

We are seeking a well-rounded intensivist to join our established Critical Care team, which encompasses an 11-bed Intensive Care Unit, a 12-bed High Acuity Unit,  and a dedicated Critical Care Outreach Team. The ideal candidate will be a skilled critical care physician who can seamlessly provide coverage in their base specialty when not in the ICU. Applicants must hold certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Critical Care Medicine and be eligible for full licensure with the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSBC).

This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a collaborative, challenging, and growing environment. Successful candidates will have opportunities for academic appointments, as well as engaging in various leadership projects and quality improvement endeavors.

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 offering advanced services like neurosurgical care and operating as a regional advanced stroke and cardiac centre. 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) - Required
• 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 Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Eligible
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) – Eligible

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click "Apply Now."

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.