Victoria

British Columbia

396 live openings

Responsibilities

• Inpatient Clinical Support
• Conduct inpatient rounds under the direction of the attending Gastroenterologist, including assessment of newly admitted patients and follow-up of active inpatients
• Obtain health history as appropriate, including patient demographics, chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical, surgical, family, and relevant psychosocial history, medications, allergies, and systems review
• Perform comprehensive and focused physical assessments and interpret findings, including vital signs and examination of major body systems
• Utilize assessment results to formulate a differential diagnosis and determine if further clinical investigation is required, in conjunction with the most responsible physician
• Ensure pre-operative and post-operative assessments are completed and documented in a timely manner
• Facilitate timely assessment and admission of Gastroenterology patients from the Emergency Department and direct outpatient clinic pathways
• Support discharge planning, including coordination of follow-up care, medication reconciliation, and patient education
• Complete admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries as required Diagnostic Procedures
• Order and complete preliminary interpretation of diagnostic tests, including hematology, microbiology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, blood gas, ECG, and plain film x-ray Demonstrate at least an academic understanding of:
• Routine and micro-urinalysis
• Basic hematology and coagulation studies
• Chemistry and serology panels
• Microbiology cultures and sensitivities Outpatient Clinic Support
• Provide clinical support in outpatient Gastroenterology clinics, with priority given to the physician managing the highest clinic volume
• Manage follow-up visits for stable but complex Gastroenterology patients under physician direction
• Support urgent add-on appointments and same-day assessments as required
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up expectations Communication
• Provide relevant information and explanations, including proposed treatment plans, to the supervising physician and seek further direction where appropriate
• Communicate with members of the healthcare team and other hospital departments, both orally, in writing, and electronically
• Provide education to patients, families, and other health providers as appropriate to the clinical setting Medical Documentation and Record Keeping
• Maintain clear, accurate, and appropriate records of patient encounters and management plans
• Complete consultation requests, admission notes, progress notes, discharge notes, and other documentation as required Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, social work, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy in the care of Gastroenterology patients
• Liaise with subspecialty consultants including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Infectious Disease, and Critical Care as required
• Participate in case conferences, teaching rounds, and quality improvement initiatives as appropriate Teaching and Education Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is a teaching hospital. As such, participation in the education of learners is an expectation of all clinical staff.
• Participate in the clinical supervision and teaching of Physician Assistant students on rotation when required
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for PA students, supporting their integration into the gastroenterology clinical environment
• Contribute to the academic mission of the hospital by supporting learner objectives in alignment with affiliated PA education programs Equity & Inclusion RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace. We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person. To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/ Accommodations RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different. We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at Recruitment@rvh.on.ca. RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.