Vancouver General Hospital
Location
Vancouver, BC | Canada
Job description
VCHA-6453
Status
Open
Site
Vancouver General Hospital
Site Type
Hospital
Type of Position
Permanent
Date Range
Hours of Work
On Call
1:5
On Call
Qualifications, Education and Skills
Requisites
Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP)
Mandatory
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
Mandatory
Employer Website
Role and Facility Information
Come work as an Academic Cardiac Surgeon with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority seeks applications for the position of Academic Cardiac Surgeon with a clinical focus in aortic surgery (open and endovascular), and an academic focus on outcomes research, to join the primary site of Vancouver General Hospital.
The successful candidate will have successfully completed a Cardiac Surgery Residency and have obtained certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have ability to obtain licensure in British Columbia. The position requires additional fellowship level training in aortic surgery from a high-volume centre to include expertise in open surgery (primary and reoperative, including root, ascending, arch, and valve sparing procedures) and endovascular surgery (including complex branch graft selection and delivery). Significant training and experience in the selection and implantation of CEID for brady-therapy (pacemaker) is essential. Experience with selection, implantation, and management of short term mechanical circulatory support technology including VA ECMO and Impella is also necessary
From the academic perspective, the successful candidate will have an already established track record of academic accomplishment in cardiac science, and is required to have a Master’s degree in surgical science with an emphasis on outcomes research, to enable leadership of the Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Research Group which has been founded in collaboration with Cardiac Services BC, the provincial funding agency for cardiac care in BC
Qualifications
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
- Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Full
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)- Mandatory
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
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type
Alternative Payment Arrangement
Job tags
Salary
