Fraser Health

Acute Care Surgeon - General Surgery - Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health$200K — $300K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Exceptional clinical and surgical skills required.
  • Interest in medical education and quality improvement is essential.
  • Fellowship training in Trauma and/or Acute Care Surgery preferred.
  • Must hold CMPA, FRCSC, and CSPBC credentials.
  • Experience in an academic setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality acute surgical care to patients.
  • Engage in medical education for residents, fellows, and medical students.
  • Participate in the development of scholarly activities to advance clinical medicine.
  • Contribute to the collaborative environment of the surgical team.
  • Participate in on-call duties as part of the acute care surgery model.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for academic faculty appointment at UBC.
  • Involvement in a high-volume, level 1 trauma center.
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities with new operating suites opening in 2026.
  • Location within close proximity to downtown Vancouver.
  • Flexible scheduling with a minimum commitment of 12 weeks per year.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Division of General Surgery at Royal Columbian Hospital is seeking acute care general surgeons to join our team. Successful candidates will be committed to patient care, resident, fellow and medical student education and scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine. It is essential that the ideal candidate effectively work in a collaborative environment to promote the acute surgical care within RCH and the Fraser Health Authority. Locum opportunity for one week of ACS service prior to application deadline is available.

There are currently 10 general surgeons in the group, including subspecialty hepatobiliary, surgical oncology, colorectal, breast, and trauma/acute care surgeons. Call is structured using an acute care surgery model. The successful candidate is requested to work a minimum of 12 weeks per year, with the option of working more.

Academic opportunities: As a member of the Fraser Health medical staff, you will participate in the University of British Columbia (UBC) medical education program and are expected to apply for a clinical faculty appointment in the Division of General Surgery, UBC.

About Royal Columbian Hospital: RCH is the regional referral hospital and a level 1 trauma center serving over 1.9 million people. Located in New Westminster, 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, RCH has 675 inpatient beds and new operating suites opening in Fall 2026.

Qualifications:
  • Should possess excellent clinical and surgical skills, with an interest in medical education, quality improvement, and clinical research.
  • Fellowship training in Trauma and/or Acute Care Surgery is desirable.
  • Must hold CMPA, FRCSC, and CSPBC credentials.

To apply: Please submit a letter of interest, a copy of your CV and three letters of reference or contact referee names. Please note references required must be professionals with whom you have worked with in the last three years. New graduates must provide a letter of reference from their residency program director or fellowship supervisor.

Closing date: October 15, 2026.

Anticipated start date: November 1, 2026.

Compensation: FFS | MOCAP.

Compensation

Fee for Service, MOCAP - On Call Payments
Qualifications

CMPA, CPSBC Eligible, FRCSC Eligible
Locations

Royal Columbian Hospital

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is a publicly-funded healthcare system that provides services to over 1.8 million people in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing health authorities in Canada, with over 38,000 employees and 12 hospitals. Fraser Health provides a wide range of services, including acute care, mental health and substance use, public health, and home and community care. The organization is committed to improving the health of the population it serves through innovation, collaboration, and a focus on patient-centered care.
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