152369 - Pediatrician

Work Location
Lions Gate Hospital - NS
Labour Agreement
Medical Staff
Position Type
Locum
Job Status
Temporary Part-Time
Job Category
Physicians
End Date
9/15/2026

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

We are seeking a Temporary Community Hospital Pediatrician for a 0.5 FTE position at Lions Gate Hospital.

The successful candidate will cover the pediatric ward, attend high-risk and primary care OB deliveries, perform postpartum rounding, manage admissions to the Level 2 nursery (32 weeks and above), handle ER consults and urgent outpatient ward consults, and run a hospital-based clinic (rapid access clinic, with an option for an asthma clinic). We work with a wonderful group of pediatricians, our OB/ER and other colleagues are extremely collegial, and the pediatric allied health team at the hospital is amazing.

Community Clinic:

Coverage needed ideally for 3 clinic days per month - this is not required but strongly encouraged. Community clinic offers the opportunity for follow-up care for patients seen in hospital, as well as consults and follow ups for the Sea to Sky corridor community pediatric population. There is flexibility on day of the week and day-to-day appointment structure. The Sea to Sky Pediatrics clinic in North Vancouver has a with a wonderful team of pediatricians, MOAs and office manager. The clinic itself is beautiful and kid friendly, with a beautiful view of the North Shore mountains!

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) - Desired
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Required

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales, 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.

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