Vancouver General Hospital – Eye Care Centre
Location
Vancouver, BC | Canada
Job description
Come work as a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
The Ophthalmology Department at Vancouver Hospital Eye Care Centre and the University of British Columbia are seeking applicants for the post of comprehensive ophthalmologist.
Candidates must have Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status, be licensed to practice in British Columbia, have CMPA coverage, and have Royal College certification. Additionally, we are inviting residents in their final year of residency at an accredited Ophthalmology Program to apply with the expectation that they will successfully complete their training, pass their Royal College exams and obtain a license to practice medicine in BC. The candidate will be required to maintain an office in Vancouver and provide primary eye care for the local population. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
This position provides admitting and operating privileges at Vancouver General Hospital and operating privileges at the Eye Care Centre, as well as access to the Eye Care Centre treatment room and shared lasers. The successful applicant will be part of the clinical faculty of the University of British Columbia and are expected to remain in good standing. No salary is provided for this position, as it is based on fee for service billing.
Responsibilities include participation in the ophthalmology on-call rota and taking an active role in the teaching of medical students, residents, colleagues, and nurses, as determined by the Department Head.
At a minimum, this will involve supervising medical students and residents in the VGH Emergency Eye Clinic (resident teaching clinic) 3 days per month and the Downtown Eastside Eye Clinic one half-day per month. These expectations are subject to the operational needs of the Department and the Department Head may reduce this at his discretion to one day every second week.
Resident surgical teaching is expected during allocated OR time, following the guidelines of the university department. The successful candidate is expected to participate in departmental and hospital committees, attend departmental meetings, and to contribute to clinical research.
Preference will be given to candidates with the potential to contribute significantly to the academic and administrative goals of the Department and University. An established record in comprehensive ophthalmology is not required, but the department will prioritize candidates with a vision for how they will enhance current departmental education for both residents and medical students.
Applicants for this position may have completed subspecialty fellowship training, that may expand their core general ophthalmology services, but the expectation is that they will practice as comprehensive ophthalmologists and should not anticipate access to additional resources usually restricted to subspecialty care.
The candidate should request three letters of reference demonstrating good character, records of service to the university and general community, competence in cataract surgery, and a demonstrated record of successful teaching endeavours with medical students and residents. References should send their letters directly and should indicate whether the applicant has seen the letter or not.
Please note the deadline to apply for this position is March 31, 2024.
Qualifications
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
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.
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.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.
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