New Job Plastic Surgeon ( In British Columbia

The Island Health Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, in Victoria has a position for a plastic surgeon to join a group of nine.

Eligible applicants will hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Plastic Surgery and be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Successful candidates will have a strong history of success in all domains of the CanMeds roles as outlined by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Fellowship training in microvascular reconstruction, breast reconstruction, or complex cancer reconstruction would all be assets. Participation in the on-call rota, the skin cancer central referral line and teaching is a requirement of this position. Ample OR resources are provided in both hospital and non-hospital facilities. There is also access to minor procedure time.

Resources are shared between the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria General Hospital, Saanich Peninsula Hospital and South Island Surgical Centre. Call is shared equally among all division members and is compensated through a MOCAP arrangement. We provide island wide coverage for major burns, craniofacial trauma and pediatric plastic surgical trauma. The Vancouver Island Health Authority services a population of 850,000.

Victoria is a teaching hospital for medical students and early stage royal college residents in various disciplines. Occasional senior plastic surgery residents will join our group.

Community Information:

Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic Capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, Victoria offers an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with a satisfying lifestyle. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding, to golf, and world-class fishing, sailing, kayaking and cycling. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living. Strong public schools are complemented by multiple renowned private schools in and adjacent to Victoria. Victoria offers unlimited possibilities for your career, family and future!