Clinical Associates - GP Cardiac Surgery - Royal Columbian Hospital

Job Summary

The Division of Cardiac Surgery is seeking a Clinical Associate with excellent clinical skills to work collaboratively with the attending cardiac surgeons, consultant physicians, nursing, and allied health care providers. As a Clinical Associate at Royal Columbian Hospital on the 2 South Cardiac Surgery Step‑Down Unit (2 South), you will lead an inter‑disciplinary team providing the post‑operative management of all cardiac surgery patients. You will have an independent practice license with additional training or experience in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Surgery, ER, Hospital Medicine, Critical Care or Internal Medicine being an asset. You are able to perform procedures such as thoracentesis, chest tube insertion and central line insertion. Current ACLS is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling daily attendance and assessment of post‑operative patients.
• Liaising with the PCC and nursing staff each morning to review overnight...