Hospital – Based General Pediatrician, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine – BC Children’s Hospital & UBC

British Columbia Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the most acutely ill or injured children and youth. BCCH also provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC and operates a wide number of specialized health programs provided through a number of health services provider groups. As the main pediatrics clinical training site for the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC), BCCH is the leading acute care teaching facility in the province and conducts research to advance health and knowledge through the BC Children’s Research Institute, and collaborations with other institutions.

BCCH 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: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Excellence through knowledge • Open to possibilities.

The 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.

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at BCCH has a successful history of family-centered care, leadership in education, and a growing quality improvement program. We provide individualized career development through personalized mentoring and opportunities for additional skill development in quality improvement, education, leadership and research.

The Child Protection Service Unit (CPSU) provides expert medical assessments for children in cases of suspected maltreatment, working with a multidisciplinary team. Most children are evaluated in the Child & Family Clinic, located on site at BC Children’s Hospital. The CPSU team also provides consultation service for inpatients at BC Children’s Hospital.

HOSPITAL- BASED GENERAL PEDIATRICIAN
Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Child Protection Services Unit (CPSU)
Regular Part Time (minimum 0.4FTE)

BC Children’s Hospital & University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia

BC Children’s Hospital & the University of British Columbia, Department of Pediatrics are seeking a Clinician Specialist to provide clinical and academic services within the CTU and CPSU.

Responsibilities for CPSU include: Medical assessments of children suspected of physical, sexual or emotional maltreatment and serious neglect working with a multidisciplinary team. Working with Ministry of Children and Family. There will be some teaching responsibilities involved too.

In addition to a demonstration of a strong commitment to academic hospital-based General Pediatrics, applicants will also have a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada specialty and/or sub-specialty credentials and eligibility for registration in the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

You will have exemplary clinical skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with families in the care of children along with a strong commitment to best practice and advancing knowledge in the field of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be appointed as Clinical Faculty at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine. Academic rank and clinical salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Priority will be given to those who have demonstrated a commitment to hospital-based practice and skills outlined above. Opportunities will be available to develop additional skills in quality improvement, education, and research. PALS or the equivalent certification is an expectation.

Applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled. Start date: ASAP

Contact

Qualified candidates should submit their most current CV, cover letter and names of 4 referees to:

Dr. Mumtaz Virji
Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Clinical Associate Professor
BC Children’s Hospital
E-mail: ainsley.byers@cw.bc.ca (Subject line: Child Protection Services Unit)

BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia are committed to employment equity and hire on the basis of merit. 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. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.