Neurosurgeon - Acute Care - Royal Columbian and Eagle Ridge Hospital

Fraser Health•New Westminster, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fraser Health is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Acute Care Neurosurgeon with a subspecialty interest in Spine to join our surgical team. This position offers a dynamic practice environment, dividing operative time between Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) - a major tertiary referral and trauma centre, and Eagle Ridge Hospital (ERH). The successful candidate will join a collaborative group of surgeons dedicated to providing high-quality neurosurgical care to the rapidly growing population of the Fraser Valley. 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 Neurosurgery, UBC.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized Neurosurgery residency program in Canada
CMPA
CPSBC eligible
FRCSC Eligible

Nice To Haves

Fellowship training in spine surgery

Responsibilities

Inpatient consultation/documentation including in-person (on-site), virtual/telehealth consultation and telephone advice regarding patients presenting with spinal problems.
Be available for consultation/documentation from the RCH trauma service regarding management of spinal injuries.
Will cover daytime neurosurgical call for FHA for neurosurgery spine. Hours of coverage to be determined by discussion. (8:00-12:00), (8:00-16:00), days/week to be discussed.
Conduct surgery on urgent inpatients (inpatient 2A) priority.
May participate as a surgical assist for other neurosurgeons during spinal surgery as appropriate.
Provide inpatient neurosurgical care on these same patients seen/admitted.
Participate in the University of British Columbia (UBC) medical education program and apply for a clinical faculty appointment in the Division of Neurosurgery, UBC.