Role and Facility Information

Position Summary

Within the context of a patient and family-centered model of care, and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions of Providence Health Care (“Providence”), the Division of Nephrology is seeking a kidney transplant nephrologist at Providence Health Care.
The successful candidate will join a group of nephrologists who are members of the Division of Nephrology at Providence Health and the University of British Columbia and work for the Kidney Transplant Program; a provincial program delivered through 2 hospital sites in Vancouver BC (St. Paul’s Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital).

Applicants will work across 2 sites in Vancouver, St Paul's Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital, with primary assignment at St. Paul’s Hospital, Providence Health Care.

We are seeking applicants with expertise in the evaluation and management of kidney and pancreas transplant patients.

Clinical responsibilities include providing clinical care for patients in both the inpatient and outpatient services as a transplant nephrologist, donor allocation call, and interdisciplinary team meetings. Research and scholarship responsibilities are encouraged and may include developing and/or maintaining clinical research, clinical areas of expertise, and quality improvement of administrative programs related to transplantation.

Exposure to medical students, residents, nephrology fellows, and transplant fellows is an expected component of responsibility, in teaching, rounds and other capacities. The role includes clinical, education and academic activities, and where applicable involvement with a research program focused in an area related to renal transplantation Applicants will work across 2 sites in Vancouver, St Paul's Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital, with primary assignment at one institution

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have successfully achieved Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in internal medicine and nephrology and be eligible for a full license to practice nephrology from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Additional training in kidney and pancreas transplantation methods including donor and recipient evaluation, in-patient and outpatient management of early and long-term kidney transplant patients is required for this position. Higher level training in research methods is desirable.

The successful candidate will also exemplify Providence’s values and contribute to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In addition, Providence is committed to our responsibilities on Truth and Reconciliation. We hold ourselves accountable for making our care, facilities and services a safer experience for Indigenous patients, residents, families, staff and Medical Staff.

Why PHC

Providence is a non-profit Catholic organization that provides services in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority. At Providence we embrace compassionate care, social justice, and innovation while delivering medical services to vulnerable populations across Vancouver and its neighbouring communities. Providence is committed to building a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion where the staff and Medical Staff – both current and prospective – feel welcomed, valued, and supported to thrive in their work. As we look towards the future, we are led by four strategic pillars: quality-forward, people-forward, learning-forward, and partnerships-forward. We invite you to join us as we work towards building the future of healthcare in British Columbia.

How to Apply

To build a strong and representative workforce, we encourage physicians from all backgrounds to apply. We are deeply committed to diversity within our community, and welcome applications from Indigenous persons, people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification and inclusion of ideas, practices, and ways of knowing that can improve our care and services.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references in your application.

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Terms

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave

4 weeks/year

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