Pediatrics

FHA-7351
Status
Open
Site
Royal Columbian Hospital
Site Type
Hospital
Type of Position
Permanent
Date Range
Hours of Work
-
On Call
Comments
Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Qualifications, Education and Skills
Requisites
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
Full
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Mandatory
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
Eligible
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL)
Mandatory
Role and Facility Information
The Fraser Health Authority (FHA), British Columbia's and Canada’s largest and fastest growing health authority, serving a population of 1.7 million is seeking a qualified 0.5 FTE pediatrician to join the medical staff at the Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) providing urgent pediatric services.

We are a collegial group who work closely with our Obstetricians, Emergency personnel. There are approximately 3,100 births /year at RCH, and we have a Level 3 nursery. Our pediatrician group works 08:00 – 17:00.

The successful applicant will be expected to establish a practice in the area, and there is also the opportunity to participate in FHA subspeciality clinics. We work closely with surrounding hospitals, ensuring that children and youth living in the nearby areas have access to pediatric inpatient services. We have worked diligently to develop seamless local and provincial partnerships with the pediatric tertiary referral centre at BC Children’s Hospital and other local hospitals. Rapid population growth with family housing requires ongoing recruitment and service expansions to our program.

Additionally, as a member of the Fraser Health medical staff, you will participate in the University of British Columbia (UBC) medical education program and are expected to apply for a clinical faculty appointment in the Division of Pediatrics, UBC.

Anticipated start – June 1, 2025 or as soon as applicant is available


Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type
Fee-for-Service