General Practitioner, Oncology – BC Cancer
Job Overview
Job title: General Practitioner, Oncology – BC Cancer
Company: Provincial Health Services Authority
Job description: General Practitioner in Oncology
BC Cancer, Nanaimo Cancer Clinic
Regular Part-time (0.5FTE)
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 care 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.
Ours is a unique model that sees you, as a member of an interdisciplinary cancer care team, actively involved in the clinical assessment and management of cancer patients, primarily in the ambulatory care setting. Responsibilities include assessment and management of patients receiving systemic therapy. Working with 3 other GP Oncologists at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Cancer Clinic, you will participate exclusively in the care of Oncology patients, in conjunction with a team of Medical Oncologists based at the BC Cancer. There is no on call service associated with this role.
Applicants must be eligible for licensure as a specialist in British Columbia and have Canadian certification (FRCP, FRCS or CCFP) at the time of appointment. You must also be suitable for appointment to the University of British Columbia. No previous experience in Medical Oncology is required. The department will support the successful applicant in developing the requisite expertise for the role.
To apply, please send a letter expressing your interest along with your curriculum vitae to:
Dr. Joanna Vergidis
Department Head, Medical Oncology
BC Cancer – Victoria
www.bccancer.bc.ca
Applications closing date: January 31st, 2021
BC Cancer is part 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: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
PHSA is committed to employment equity and diversity and hires on the basis of merit. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Labor Agreement
Requisition # 2349446
Work Site
Job Type Regular, Part-Time
FTE 0.50
Hours of Work
Work Days
Expiry Date 01-Feb-2021
Expected salary:
Location: Nanaimo, BC
Job date: Sat, 09 Jan 2021 07:39:40 GMT