General Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre & Vancouver General Hospital

GENERAL OBSTETRICIAN AND GYNAECOLOGIST - BC WOMEN'S HOSPITAL + HEALTH CENTRE AND VANCOUVER ACUTE

General Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Regular Full-time
BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, BC Canada

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is seeking a General Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynaecology, based at BC Women’s Hospital and Vancouver Acute – Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital. This position will have full obstetrical privileges and outpatient Gynaecologic privileges at BC Women’s Hospital and full gynecologic privileges at Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital. Active participation in the Gynecology call schedule at VGH and the Obstetrics Call rota for management of labor and delivery at BCWH are a requirement.

The Department is seeking a candidate with an outstanding track record in clinical and surgical Obstetrics and Gynaecology. As the successful applicant for this position, you will have certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and be eligible for licensure to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. The incumbent will report to the Site Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at BC Women’s Hospital and at Vancouver General Hospital. In particular, we are seeking an individual with a strong teaching background and a commitment to education. You will participate in educational programs in collaboration with UBC for teaching undergraduate medical students and post-graduate residents. In addition, continuing medical education for medical and other health care professionals would be expected.

Interest and expertise in Mature Women’s Health will be an asset, but is not a requirement.

As a clinical faculty member within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching and service obligations, at the discretion of the Division Head of General Obstetrics and Gynaecology. There is an expectation to participate in educational programs for undergraduate medical student teaching and post-graduate resident teaching. In addition, there is an expectation of personal dedication to the Royal College’s focus on lifelong learning through professional development.

This position is funded by fee for service through the Medical Services Plan of British Columbia, with stipends paid for clinical teaching.

Applications, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing their interest in the position and fit with the department, and names of four references, should be directed to:

For further information on this exciting opportunity please contact:

Heather Finn

heather.finn@phsa.ca

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is the only facility in British Columbia devoted primarily to the health of women, newborns and families. It provides a broad range of specialized women’s health services that address the health needs of women of all ages and backgrounds. BC Women’s is one of the largest maternity facilities in Canada, with over 7,000 births a year, and is both the major primary and secondary maternity services provider in the Lower Mainland and the cornerstone of the provincial tertiary care system. As an academic health centre BCW’s mandate includes providing strong leadership in research and the education and professional development of health care professionals in areas related to the health of the populations we serve.  

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC.  PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence.  These include: • Respect people • Be compassionate • Dare to innovate • Cultivate partnerships • Serve with purpose.

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and UBC Hospital (UBCH) are part of Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH). VCH is guided by its values – we care for everyone, we are always learning, we strive for better results. UBC Hospital is the site for most of the elective major general gynecology surgery, while VGH is the site for emergency and ambulatory gynecology services, including the Rapid Access Gynecology Clinic. VGH offers specialized health-care services to residents in Vancouver and across the province through regional programs. As provincial hubs of excellence in learning and research, VGH and UBCH work closely with UBC and with the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.

University of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada’s third largest university and consistently ranks among the 40 best universities in the world. Primarily situated in Vancouver, UBC is a research-intensive university and has an economic impact of $4 billion to the provincial economy.

To discover more about BC Women’s and all we have to offer, please visit:
www.bcwomens.ca

For more information on all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit:
https://jobs.phsa.ca

PHSA, UBC and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.