Provincial Health Services Authority
Job title:
Pediatric Respirologist – BC Children’s Hospital
Company
Provincial Health Services Authority
Job description
BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province’s most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services. BCCH also operates a wide number of specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research to advance health and care through the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and in partnership with the University of British Columbia.BCCH is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages, and evaluates selected 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 Respiratory Medicine is the only centre providing pediatric respiratory services for the Province of British Columbia’s roughly 1 million children. Sub-specialty clinics include: general respiratory medicine, cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, sleep medicine, home ventilation, children’s interstitial lung disease and primary ciliary dyskinesia/non-CF bronchiectasis. Diagnostic services include: the provinces only pediatric pulmonary function lab, polysomnography lab and flexible bronchoscopy services. In addition, the division provides inpatient care and consultation. All current staff members also place great emphasis on meeting the division’s academic mandate. Essential requirements for any applicant include the provision of high quality education for trainees at all levels and scholarly productivity.Pediatric RespirologistRegular Full-timeDivision of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine,Department of Pediatrics, University of British ColumbiaB.C.’s Children’s Hospital, Provincial Health Services AuthorityVancouver, CanadaThe Department of Pediatrics invites applications for a full time Pediatric Respirologist with expertise in the management of severe asthma to join our division of respiratory medicine. The full scope of the position is open to negotiation and, to some extent, will depend on the participant’s past training and areas of expertise. Importance will be placed on candidates with a proven research and teaching track record plus the strong inter-personal skills needed to work as part of a busy team.You possess excellent clinical skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with families in the care of children. You are able to demonstrate commitment to best practice and advancing knowledge in your field of practice. Additionally, you demonstrate excellence in and commitment to teaching across the spectrum of learners. Strong inter-personal skills in working in complex environments and commitment to a clinical academic sub-specialty will ensure your success in this role.This position is intended as an early career faculty appointment. The successful candidate will have an MD (or equivalent) and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent certification in pediatric respiratory medicine as well as be eligible for a specialist license, as determined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.Qualified candidates should submit their most current CV, covering letter and the name, rank and contact information of 4 referees to:Dr. Sharon Dell,Head, Respiratory Medicine, BC Children’s HospitalProfessor, University of British Columbiaby email: [email protected]This position will remain open until November 1, 2024. Start Date July 2025.BCCH and UBC hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals , including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. English is the official language used at PHSA.PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. 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.PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.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-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.Labor Agreement
Requisition # PedResp-RFT-2423911
Work Site
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
FTE 1.0
Hours of Work
Work Days
Expiry Date 24-Oct-2024
Expected salary
Location
Vancouver, BC
Job date
Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:08:15 GMT
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