General Surgeon

Vancouver Coastal Health • Powell River, BC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a General Surgeon to join their team at qathet General Hospital in Powell River. This is a permanent, fee-for-service position to replace a retiring surgeon. Powell River is located in the North Sunshine Coast, a region known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. qathet General Hospital is a 33-bed facility with a supportive team of primary care physicians and specialists. The general surgery department provides full-service general surgery, including endoscopy. The successful candidate will join a team of two other surgeons with an established office and experienced medical office assistants. The role involves a broad surgical practice in a welcoming community setting. Significant surgical experience, particularly in a rural setting, is considered an asset. The work includes office, endoscopy, ambulatory, and operating room procedures. The current schedule is arranged in 6-week cycles, with 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off call. On-call weeks involve approximately 2 days of endoscopy, 1 half-day of ambulatory procedures, and 1 full OR day, alongside clinic duties. Call is divided into 1-week increments. The schedule is collaboratively developed annually and offers flexibility. The practice also hosts 1-2 general surgery residents each year, offering teaching and mentorship opportunities. Applicants must comply with the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination order.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Significant surgical experience (10+ years), especially in a rural setup.

Responsibilities

• Provide full service general surgery, including endoscopy.
• Participate in office, endoscopy, ambulatory, and operating room procedures.
• Share call responsibilities in 1-week increments.
• Collaboratively develop the annual surgical schedule.
• Provide teaching and mentorship to general surgery residents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services
• Award-winning recognition programs
• May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 12.32%. Retention Flat Fee $19,092.
• Relocation Funding Available $15,000 max.
• Recruitment Incentive $15,000.
• Potential eligibility for BC or Canada loan forgiveness programs for those with BC or Canada student loans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior