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Surgical Assistant

Vancouver Coastal Health·Richmond, British Columbia

Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 18 days ago
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About the role

Provide surgical assistance for emergency surgeries at Richmond Hospital as part of the on-call roster. Participate in a call rota and potentially support elective slated surgeries in the future.

Job Summary Job Title

  • Surgical
  • Assistant
  • Work
  • Site:
  • Richmond
  • Hospital
  • Status:
  • Regular,
  • Part
  • Time
  • Start
  • Date:
  • June 2, 2025
  • Compensation
  • Type: Combination Come work as a Surgical Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Opportunity to join the RHS On-call Surgical Assistant roster who assist for emergency surgeries at Richmond Hospital. Richmond Hospital is a fully accredited, 228 acute care bed facility serving a local population of 200,000 with an additional catchment area of almost 120,000. Richmond Hospital is focused on meeting the needs of the people it serves and is seeking Physicians interested in doing Surgical Assists in the Operating Room to provide services to acute emergency surgery services. The successful applicant will become a member of the Emergency Slate On Call Group for Surgical Assistants within the Department of Family Medicine or Department of Surgery (if not a family physician) and will be required to participate in a call rota. Further opportunities will may be possible for Elective Slated surgeries in the future. Qualified individuals are required to meet the minimum call demands and participate in orientation and shadow a current on-call surgical assist, or designate, during the orientation process. The city of Richmond is a unique island city located on the Pacific Coast of British Columbia, in close proximity to downtown Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport and the U.S. border. Nestled in the estuary at the mouth of the historic Fraser River, the city of Richmond offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and rural tranquility, proximity to all kinds of transportation options, sunny weather and endless riverside walking paths that make Richmond a marvelous place to live, work and play.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience: Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory Surgical Skills - Desired Closing Statement Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.” Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. 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. 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 Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff 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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Requirements

Must be a licensed physician with current CPSBC and CMPA membership. Surgical skills are desired, and candidates must complete an orientation and shadowing process.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Care
  • Emergency Surgery
  • Operating Room Procedures
  • Clinical Orientation
  • Surgical Assisting

Benefits

  • Employer-paid training
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Wellness supports
  • Counselling
  • Recognition programs
  • Critical incident services
  • Staff discount offers

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Richmond, British Columbia
Posted
Jul 25, 2026
Closes
Jul 25, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Vancouver Coastal Health

Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To...

Salary listed on 855 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeGovernment Agency
Size10,001+ employees
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Surgical assistant roles in British Columbia

Surgical assistant positions in British Columbia are often tied to active surgical programs and can be competitive because employers look for current licensure, professional membership, and readiness to join clinical workflows quickly. For this role, the listing notes a College of Physicians of BC license, CMPA membership, desired surgical skills, and required orientation and shadowing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and prepare examples of operating-room experience before applying.

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