Clinical Associate - ICU

  • Vancouver
  • Vancouver Coastal Health
Job Summary Job Title:Clinical AssociateWork Site:Vancouver General Hospital - Intensive Care Unit Status:Permanent - Full TimeStart Date:To be mutually agreed uponCompensation Type:SalaryCome work as a Clinical Associate with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Join our team at Vancouver General Hospital as an ICU Clinical Associate.In our multidisciplinary ICU and HAU, 15 intensivists staff 45 beds and provide services to adult patients from all programs including general medical and surgical, cardiovascular, thoracic, neurosurgical, solid organ and bone marrow transplantation, trauma and burns.Under the direct supervision of the on-call Critical Care Physician, you will work alongside residents-in-training and provide medical services to critically ill ICU patients. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the extensive medical and allied professional education activities. Qualifications Education, Licensing, & Experience:Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Mandatory Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible – Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – MandatoryAnesthesia Experience – DesiredAdvanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) – DesiredEmergency Experience – Desired Surgical Skills – Desired Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License – Provisional Canadians/Permanent Residents who are foreign trained and international applicants are welcome to apply. For those who have received training or are working in another country recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for your Provisional Licensure while you work towards your full licensure in Canada. Closing Statement As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.Join our team at Vancouver General Hospital as an ICU Clinical Associate.In our multidisciplinary ICU and HAU, 15 intensivists staff 45 beds and provide services to adult patients from all programs including general medical and surgical, cardiovascular, thoracic, neurosurgical, solid organ and bone marrow transplantation, trauma and burns.Under the direct supervision of the on-call Critical Care Physician, you will work alongside residents-in-training and provide medical services to critically ill ICU patients. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the extensive medical and allied professional education activities.Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staffEquity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.