Hand and Wrist Surgeon

September 5, 2025

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Job Title
Hand and Wrist Surgeon
Work Site
Vancouver General Hospital
St. Paul’s Hospital
Status
Full-Time
Start Date
To be mutually agreed upon
Compensation Type
Clinical Service Contract
Come work as a Hand and Wrist Surgeon with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
The Division of Plastic Surgery in conjunction with Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health in Vancouver is accepting applications for a full-time permanent position with a focus on adult hand and wrist trauma and reconstruction.
Applicants must have subspecialty fellowship training in a Plastic Surgery subspecialty with emphasis on adult hand and wrist surgery. Experience and training in microsurgery would be an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to cover full time general plastic surgery call within the division and be comfortable with tertiary level plastic surgery trauma and reconstruction. The hospital services, together with the University of British Columbia Division of Plastic Surgery and the University of British Columbia Department of Surgery are involved in undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education programs.
Available resources include access to the main Operating Room, Minor Treatment Room, and a hospital-based clinic.
Applicants must be certified in Plastic Surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada), and be eligible for licensure by the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons.
The successful applicant must qualify for and will be recommended for a Clinical Faculty Position in the University of British Columbia, Department of Surgery. They will be expected to be involved in clinical teaching at all levels and research.
Education, Licensing, & Experience

  • Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Eligible
  • Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) – Mandatory
  • Surgical Skills – Mandatory

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor or click “Apply Now.”
Applications must include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a description of previous academic experience and of training relevant to the position, as well as of additional specialty training, if any, and three professional references. Applications will be accepted until 30 November 2024
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and “going first” when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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Company

Vancouver Coastal Health

Location

Vancouver

Country

Canada

Salary

100.000

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