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General Practitioner in Oncology

BC Cancer – Nanaimo

Regular, Full-Time

1.0 FTE



Join one of Canada's leading cancer centres and become part of a provincial network that is shaping the future of cancer care.




BC Cancer is seeking a General Practitioner in Oncology (GPO) to join our dedicated team in Nanaimo, BC. This is a unique opportunity to provide specialized cancer care within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, working alongside experienced oncology clinicians, nursing professionals, pharmacists, and allied health team members. As part of BC Cancer's provincial network, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care while helping patients access treatment closer to home.




The BC Cancer – Nanaimo clinic provides outpatient systemic therapy and supportive cancer care for patients throughout Central and North Vancouver Island. As part of BC Cancer's provincial network, the Nanaimo team works closely with BC Cancer – Victoria and other regional partners to help ensure patients can access high-quality cancer care closer to home while benefiting from the expertise, innovation, and resources of one of Canada's leading cancer programs.




About the Role



As a General Practitioner in Oncology, you will:



Provide assessment, treatment, and follow-up care for oncology patients in the ambulatory setting.
Support the care of patients receiving systemic therapy and other cancer treatments.
Participate in the management of hospitalized oncology patients as required.
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of oncology clinicians and allied health professionals.
Build expertise in cancer care while contributing to a patient-centred and highly supportive clinical environment.




The position is funded up to 1.0 FTE; however, BC Cancer welcomes interest from candidates seeking a permanent part-time opportunity, and the role may be structured across more than one physician. Both service contract and salary-based compensation models are available.





What You Bring



Eligibility for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
Certification through the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP), or equivalent qualifications eligible for CPSBC registration.
Eligibility for appointment to the medical staff of BC Cancer and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
Eligibility for a clinical faculty appointment with the University of British Columbia.
Previous oncology or inpatient experience is considered an asset but is not required.








Training and Support





Previous oncology experience is not required. BC Cancer offers a comprehensive orientation and training program that includes:



Structured educational and virtual learning opportunities.
Clinical mentorship from experienced oncology practitioners.
Hands-on training in oncology assessment, treatment management, and follow-up care.
Ongoing professional development and support within a multidisciplinary cancer care team.






Why Nanaimo?





Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to oceanfront living, hiking and mountain biking trails, and year-round outdoor recreation. With a growing population, strong sense of community, excellent schools, and convenient ferry and flight connections to Metro Vancouver, Nanaimo provides an outstanding balance of professional opportunity and West Coast lifestyle.





To apply, please send a letter expressing your interest along with your curriculum vitae to: Health Match BC







Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until it is filled.







The PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity and hiring based on merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. 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.







Equity, diversity and inclusion






PHSA & BC Cancer are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse gender identities or expressions, and members of other equity-seeking groups.







The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.







As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the 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, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.







What we do





BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.





BC Cancer is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, which include prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford and Prince George, along with two research centres that conduct research into the causes and cures for cancer.





BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).






The Provincial Health Services Authority (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 BC Cancer are 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.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.

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