Vancouver Coastal Health·Vancouver, British Columbia
Provide medical services to critically ill patients in the ICU and HAU under the supervision of a Critical Care Physician. Participate in multidisciplinary team activities and contribute to medical and allied professional education programs.
Education, Licensing, & Experience: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Mandatory Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible – Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory Anesthesia Experience – Desired Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) – Desired Emergency Experience – Desired Surgical Skills – Desired Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License – Provisional Canadians/Permanent Residents who are foreign trained and international applicants are welcome to apply. For those who have received training or are working in another country recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for your Provisional Licensure while you work towards your full licensure in Canada. Closing Statement Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, 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. 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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Candidates must hold a current provisional license from the College of Physicians of BC and possess mandatory ACLS, CCFP eligibility, and CMPA coverage. Desired qualifications include experience in anesthesia, trauma support, emergency medicine, and surgical skills.
Market context
In British Columbia, ICU clinical associate roles are typically in demand because hospitals need clinicians who can support high-acuity care and respond to urgent patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers look for a current provisional license from the College of Physicians of BC, ACLS, CCFP eligibility, CMPA coverage, and experience in anesthesia, trauma support, emergency medicine, or surgical skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and coverage before applying.