General Practitioner in Medical Oncology - BC Cancer - Vernon

General Practitioner in Medical Oncology
Regular, Part-time/Full-Time (up to 1.0 FTE)
Vernon, BC

Join one of the world's renowned cancer organizations. BC Cancer is looking for a General Practitioner in Oncology to join its Vernon Oncology team, at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, located in British Columbia’s beautiful Southern Interior Region.

Reporting to the Department Head of Medical Oncology at BC Cancer – Kelowna, the GPO will be part of a well-established and friendly team of Medical Oncologists and GPO’s in Vernon, and more broadly, the growing GPO network regionally and provincially, which provides excellent opportunities for networking and education. 

The successful applicant will:

• Work with a team of specialized medical oncologists and allied health professionals at this Centre, you will participate exclusively in the care of Oncology patients.
• Participate in the treatment and follow up of patients, after curative and palliative treatment planning.
• Engage in clinical trials, as the opportunities arise.

The funding for the position is set at a maximum of 1.0 FTE. However, the opportunity is flexible and could be offered to more than one candidate who is interested in working in the role part-time on a permanent basis. Service contract and salary options are available.

What you bring:

• Eligibility for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. (FRCP, FRCS or CCFP)
• Eligibility for appointment to medical staff of BC Cancer, and Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
• Eligibility for appointment to the University of British Columbia.
• In-patient and oncology experience is an asset but is not required. No previous experience in medical oncology is required; BC Cancer will support your training, involving both didactic virtual teaching, and in-clinic patient-related instruction.

The City of Vernon is well known for its beautiful setting amid valleys, mountains, rivers, and lakes. Bordered by Kalamalka, Okanagan and Swan Lakes, Vernon boasts one of the best climates in Canada with mild winters and hot, dry summers, offering outstanding recreational opportunities, making it a leading tourist destination in Canada, and a very desirable place to live. The population exceeds 50,000 with a healthy diversified economy based on services, manufacturing, forestry, and tourism. The City of Vancouver is 4.5 hours away by car, or 45 minutes by air from the Kelowna International Airport, a 30-minute drive from Vernon, along one of the most scenic highways in Canada.

For more information, please contact: 

Dr. Susan Ellard
Department Head, Medical Oncology
BC Cancer - Kelowna
Email: sellard@bccancer.bc.ca

To apply, please send a letter expressing your interest along with your curriculum vitae to:

Shelley Breen
Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
Email: shelley.breen@PHSA.ca

Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until it is filled.

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we bring:

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Salaried Physicians enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Salaried Physicians receive annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

What we do:

BC Cancer (www.bccancer.bc.ca) is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, which include prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation, and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford, and Prince George, along with two research centres that conduct research into the causes and cures for cancer.

BC Cancer is part 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.

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity and diversity and hires on the basis of merit. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. 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.

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

For more information about BC Cancer, please visit: www.bccancer.bc.ca