Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
Full Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
Position Overview
The Division of General Surgery in Victoria is seeking 2 full-time colleagues to join our group of 16 General Surgeons on southern Vancouver Island.
The positions will include a mix of general surgery, acute care surgery, endoscopy, and trauma surgery.
About the Health Complex
Island Health South Island is an integrated tertiary care health complex comprising three acute care hospitals: Royal Jubilee Hospital (500 beds), Victoria General Hospital (414 beds), and Saanich Peninsula Hospital (48 beds). It includes the South Island Surgical Centre, a daycare surgery and endoscopy centre. This complex serves as the regional trauma center for Vancouver Island, with a referral population of over 400,000 and a tertiary catchment of more than 900,000.
Hospital Services
Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital each have an ACS service with protected emergency daytime operating resources, resident and medical student involvement, and support for associate physicians. Call responsibilities are shared equally among division members.
Trauma services, shared with Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, manage approximately 1,500 patients annually. Services include a dedicated trauma unit, outpatient clinics, and a robust quality improvement and patient safety program. Compensation for trauma services is via an Alternative Payment Plan (APP).
Candidate Qualifications
* FRCSC certification and eligibility for full licensure with CPSBC.
* Fellowship or extensive experience in Acute Care Surgery and/or Trauma Surgery.
* Experience in trauma systems development, clinical quality assessment, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Experience in developing clinical pathways and practice guidelines.
* Surgical education experience.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate learners and participate in clinical research. An academic appointment through UBC is available for qualified applicants.
Compensation
Combination of fee-for-service and salary, with Level 1 MOCAP provided for each service.
About Victoria
Victoria, BC, located on Vancouver Island, features scenic landscapes, historic transportation like double-decker buses and horse-drawn carriages, and a rich British heritage. The city boasts a high park-to-people ratio, a temperate climate, and numerous recreational activities including golf, fishing, and boating.
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