Palliative Medicine-Burnaby community -Burnaby Hospital

Job Summary Fraser Health requires a part-time (0.5 FTE) palliative care physicians to provide clinical service along with our multidisciplinary team located in Burnaby, B.C. This is an exciting opportunity, where you will work alongside other palliative care physicians to provide Most Responsible Provider (MRP) coverage in our Palliative Complex Care Unit (PCCU) /- St. Michael’s Hospice, and consultation services to acute care and community-based patients. Throughout the Fraser Health Authority we provide integrated, regional, comprehensive palliative care services in a number of settings including 30 Palliative Complex Care Unit (PCCU) beds; consult services in 12 acute care sites as well as in the community and other settings; and support to 126 hospice beds. Additionally, we provide under-graduate and post-graduate teaching in affiliation with t he Division of Palliative Care at the University of British Columbia. The successful candidate will have: One year enhanced skills residency and acquired the Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Two year Royal College subspecialty in Palliative Medicine. Burnaby Hospital is a 286-bed hospital offering a full range of primary and secondary acute care services, as well as a number of specialized services such as 24/7 emergency care, general and internal medicine, general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, obstetrics, neonatal intensive care and a palliative care unit. Burnaby Hospital is currently in a two-phase redevelopment that will transform the hospital to a modernized medical and surgical health care campus. This will lead to more opportunities for expansion and enhancement of palliative care services. Burnaby is the third-largest city in the province with over 249,000 residents. Burnaby is known for its beautiful surrounding natural environments and diverse culture—making it a sought-after place to live, work and play. Remuneration is by service contract at a rate set provincially by the Ministry of Health. Compensation Alternative Payment Plan, May be eligible for up to $10,000 relocation reimbursement, MOCAP - On Call Payments Qualifications CCFP (PC), CPSBC Full, FRCPC Locations Burnaby Hospital, Community - Burnaby About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor Follow our Careers social channels to learn about our culture and values, hear directly from some of your future colleagues, stay updated on exciting opportunities and get valuable career tips from our recruiters.

Location: Burnaby, CA

Posted Date: 11/2/2024