121229 - Breast Surgeon

Work Location
VGH 12th & Oak
Supplementary Job Title
Physicians & Medical Staff - Surgical Oncology
Labour Agreement
Medical Staff
Position Type
Locum
Job Status
Regular Full-Time
Job Category
Physicians
Salary Grade
FFS

Come work as a Breast Surgeon with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) seeks a locum general surgeon with expertise in breast oncology for the period of June 1 - December 31, 2024 (some flexibility in start date). The surgeon will be based at VGH and have elective surgical time at VGH, UBC Hospital and BC Cancer Vancouver. The primary focus of the practice will include assessment and work up of breast pathology, surgical management of malignant and pre-premalignant breast conditions, follow up and surveillance of patients and participation in their multidisciplinary care (including attending tumor conferences, combined surgery with plastic surgeons, engagement with breast radiologist, pathologists, allied health, etc.). There may be options for acute care general surgery coverage depending on the training and comfort of the selected candidate.

The Division of General Surgery at VGH currently includes 22 general surgeons with areas of expertise in trauma and acute care surgery, surgical oncology, hepatobiliary and transplant surgery. VGH is a quaternary medical center that provides care to the regional Vancouver population as well as Northern BC and the Yukon and complex or multidisciplinary care for patients around the province. VGH is a teaching hospital and provides training and support to students and residents of all specialities.

The candidate will be expected to have completed a residency program in general surgery and preference will be given to candidates with fellowship in breast oncology or surgical oncology. Subspecialty training in oncoplastic surgery is desirable. The candidate must be eligible for licensure in the province of British Columbia.

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

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Olivia Todd, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and coverletter are required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

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